Vanishing Waters: The Forgotten Aqueduct Of Panighat, a colonial-era marvel that once supplied fresh water to ships
Aqueducts, designed to transport water across valleys and gaps, have historically played a crucial role in alleviating water shortages, especially in drought-stricken regions. The Panighat Aqueduct, constructed with red bricks and lime mortar, was essential to the area's water supply system. Built by the British, it efficiently channeled water from the foothills of the then Mount Manipur to the Panighat Jetty using a gravity-fed system, requiring no external power.
Sri Vijaya Puram’s International Link Vanishes as AirAsia Quietly Exits Andaman Skies
AirAsia has withdrawn its international service between Sri Vijaya Puram—formerly known as Port Blair—and Kuala Lumpur, ending the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ only direct...
