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Ramgarh Lake

Ramgarh Lake was a lake situated in Jamwa Ramgarh, near Jaipur city in the Jaipur district in Indian state of Rajasthan. The last time the lake received water was 1999 and it has been dry since 2000. It is situated 32 kilometres (20 mi) from Jaipur, the district headquarters and covers a maximum area of 15.5 square kilometres (6.0 sq mi). The lake was built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in 1876 to provide relief to the inhabitants of Ramgarh. At one time the lake was the main source of water supply to Jaipur City. It was a popular picnic spot, particularly after the rainy season. History During the 1982 Asian Games the rowing events were held on Ramgarh Lake. Localities believe that the water body has died a premature death due to the carelessness of state government. In 2011 the Rajasthan High Court had ordered the district administration to remove numerous encroachments that came up in the catchment area halting the free flow of water to it. However encroachment in the catchment area of dam still prevails and there is little hope that the water will be recharged. Ramgarh Wildlife Sanctuary The dense forest surrounding the lake and the nearby areas was declared a wildlife sanctuary by the Government of India in 1982. There are ruins of an old fort and temple of Jambwa Mata. The sanctuary is part of the Khathiar-Gir dry deciduous forests ecoregion. It is home for a wide range of wildlife including chital and nilgai. Ramgarh Dam catchment area There are a number of villages that comes under the dam's catchment area. They include Chandawas (Amer), Mamtori Kala, Sangawala and Bishanpura. See also Jaipur district List of lakes in India Notes References
Ramjas School, Pusa Road

Ramjas School is a senior secondary four-section school in New Delhi, India, affiliated with the CBSE. It was founded by businessman Ram Kunwar Gupta in 1971. The school is funded and run by the Ramjas Foundation. The Principal of Ramjas School Pusa Road is Mrs. Surabhi Dua. The Chairperson of the school is Mahendra Kumar Chawla and The Manager of this school is Atam Prakash Aggarwal, who is brother of former Congress M.P Jai Prakash Aggarwal . Previously Shubhra Gupta was Chairperson of the school. The school is a co-educational and is recognised by the Directorate of Education, Delhi. Ramjas is a four-section school from classes VI to XII. The school has about 1,000 students and 46 teachers. The school offers a wide range of courses at the +2 level in all the three streams, namely Science, Commerce and Humanities. Classes are primarily taught in English. Other languages used are Hindi, Sanskrit and Spanish. Admission Admissions in the school start from 6th Standard. On nearly 120 seats, students from Ramjas Primary Schools are given preference. These primary schools are: Ramjas Nursery Primary School, Darya Ganj Ramjas Primary School, P. K. Road Ramjas Nursery Primary School, Ballimaran Babu Ram Happy School, Kucha Pati Ram Some seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections and Disabled and Handicapped Categories. These admissions are done through the Directorate of Education in Delhi. Every year the portal is opened for registration. Admission criteria are overseen by the Directorate of Education. Fees Average fees per student is around Rs.108,000($2154)per year. Additional donations and fees are sometimes applied, including a library fee and a Rai Kedar Nath Fund. The school has constantly hiked fees every year without permission of Education Department. Despite DTC charging only 60-75 rupees per kilometer, the school charges around Rs.2000 per student. Activities Textbooks and copies are changed every year and there is a separate Unit Test register for every subject. School activities include music, dance, arts, table tennis, volleyball, basketball, and computers. The school has consistently hiked fees without approval and has resisted attempts by Education Department to regulate its fees The school hiked its fee by 8.72% in the year 2023 . It further hiked fees by 6.17% in 2024 despite an order of Directorate of Education not to hike it. The school is a member of Action Committee of Unaided Recognised Private Schools, an association of private schools which campaigns against regulations on private schools. See also Ramjas School, R. K. Puram References External links Official website
Rashtrapati Niwas

Die Rashtrapati Niwas, auch Viceregal Lodge (dt.: Residenz des Vizekönigs), ist ein Herrenhaus in den Observatory Hills von Shimla in der indischen Provinz Himachal Pradesh. Das Gebäude im jakobethanischen Stil war früher die Residenz des Generalgouverneurs und Vizekönigs von Indien. Man findet dort einige der ältesten erhaltenen Objekte und Fotografien aus der Zeit Britisch-Indiens. Rashtrapati Niwas wurde vom britischen Architekten Henry Irwin entworfen und unter Lord Dufferin im jakobethanischen Stil erbaut. Der Bau begann 1880 und 1888 wurde das Gebäude fertiggestellt. Lord Dufferin zug am 23. Juli 1888 ein. Geschichte Die Sommerresidenz von Britisch-Indien war für den indischen Präsidenten von geringem Wert und so besuchte er sie nur an wenigen Tagen im Jahr, wenn überhaupt. Professor S. Radhakrishnan wollte sie universitärer Nutzung zuführen. Das Anwesen wurde an das Kultusministerium übertragen, um es an das Indian Institute of Advanced Study weiterzugeben. Das Central Public Works Department, das Hohe Gericht von Himachal Pradesh und die Himachal Pradesh University durften nacheinander einige der Gebäude nutzen, aber der Großteil des Anwesens, auch die gut gepflegten Rasenflächen und reicht bestückten Gewächshäuser blieben in der Hand des Indian Institute of Advanced Study. Einzelnachweise Weblinks
Rashtrapati Niwas

The Rashtrapati Niwas (literally the "President's Residence"), formerly known as Viceregal Lodge, is located on the Observatory Hill in Boileauganj, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. Its original furnishings go back to the British rule in India and the IIAS library it now contains has a vast collection. The Viceregal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during Lord Dufferin’s tenure as Viceroy. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888. Lord Dufferin occupied the lodge on 23 July 1888. The final cost of project was around 38 lakh (3,800,000) rupees with the annual upkeep cost being around 1.5 lakh (150,000) rupees in the 1880s. At that time the estate stood on an area of 331 acres (134 ha), but today is reduced to 110 acres (45 ha). The structure draws inspiration from the architectural style of the English Renaissance, and also reflects elements of the castles of the Scottish Highlands. The building is of light blue-grey stone masonry with tiled pitch roofing. The interior of the main building is noted for elaborate woodwork which has stood the test of time. Teak was brought from Burma, and was supplemented by local cedar wood and walnut. History The Simla Conference convened by Lord Wavell in 1945 to approve the Wavell Plan for Indian Self Government was hosted at this estate. The summer capital of India was of little use to the President of India who visited it only for a few days in the year, if at all. Professor S. Radhakrishnan thought of putting it to academic use. The Rashtrapati Niwas Estate was transferred to the Ministry of Education to be handed over to the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. The C.P.W.D., the Himachal Pradesh High Court, and the Himachal Pradesh University were allowed in due course to use some of its buildings but the bulk of the Estate, including its well kept lawns and rich greenhouse, has remained in use for the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. References See also List of official residences of India Government Houses of India Government Houses of the British Empire
Rashtrapati Niwas

El Rashtrapati Niwas ( tdl. ‘Residencia del Presidente’ ), anteriormente conocida como Viceregal Lodge (tdl. ‘Albergue Virreinal’), es un edificio ubicado en las Colinas del Observatorio de Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India . Anteriormente fue la residencia del virrey británico de la India , y actualmente alberga, de manera museística, artículos y fotografías que se remontan a la época del dominio británico en la India . Fue diseñado por el arquitecto británico Henry Irwin y construido en estilo jacobetano durante el mandato de Lord Dufferin como virrey. Su construcción comenzó en 1880 y se completó en 1888, inaugurándose el edificio el 23 de julio de 1888.​ El costo final del proyecto fue de alrededor de 3,800,000 rupias con un costo de mantenimiento anual de alrededor de 150,000 rupias en la década de 1880. En ese momento, la finca ocupaba un área de 331 acres (134 ha), que se reducen hoy a 110 acres (44,5 ha) . La estructura se inspira en el estilo arquitectónico del Renacimiento inglés y también refleja elementos de los castillos de las Highlands escocesas. El edificio es de mampostería de piedra de color gris azulado claro con techo de tejas, y su interior se caracteriza por un elaborado trabajo en madera que ha resistido bien el paso del tiempo. La teca se trajo de Birmania y se complementó con madera de cedro y nogal locales.​ Historia La conferencia de Shimla convocada por Lord Wavell en 1945 para aprobar el Plan Wavell para el autogobierno indio se celebró en esta finca.​ La capital de verano de la India fue de poca utilidad para el presidente de la India, quien la visitó solo unos pocos días al año, si es que lo hizo. El profesor S. Radhakrishnan pensó en darle un uso académico. La finca Rashtrapati Niwas fue transferida al Ministerio de Educación para ser entregada al Instituto Indio de Estudios Avanzados . Al CPWD, al Tribunal Superior de Himachal Pradesh y a la Universidad de Himachal Pradesh se les permitió usar algunos de sus edificios, pero la mayor parte de la finca, incluidos sus jardines bien cuidados y su rico invernadero, ha permanecido en uso para el Instituto Indio de Estudio avanzado.​ Galería Referencias
Renuka Sanctuary

The Renuka Sanctuary is a nature sanctuary. It is situated in Sirmour district in Himachal Pradesh and is connected to a network of roads. It covers about 4.028 square kilometres. Also known as Renuka Reserve Forest, it has been formally declared a sanctuary (abhayaranya). A further area of roughly about 3 square kilometres that lies outside the sanctuary has been declared as a buffer area. Religious aspect The area is well recognized by its religious, aesthetic and cultural value. Renuka is an abode of temples of the mother-and-son duo of Renuka and Lord Parshuram. Mythologically Renukaji is an incarnation of Goddess Durga. She was the wife of Rishi Jamadagni. Parshuram believed to be the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was the youngest of the five sons of the couple. Renuka was considered extremely beautiful. Sahastarva, the emperor, wanted to marry her and once when Parshuram was away, he killed Rishi Jamadagni and his four sons to marry Renukaji. To escape the clutches of the emperor Renukaji jumped into small pond, known by the name of the Ramsarover at that time, and vanished into it. Ever since the lake is worshiped as Renuka lake. Geographic aspect The sanctuary falls in the bio-geographical zone IV and biogeographical province IV as per the classification done by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). According to forest types classification, the area falls under group 5B/C2 i.e. dry mixed deciduous forest and group 5/051 i.e. dry sal forest. The forest bears a mixed crop of Anogeissus, Lucinea, Terminalia, Khair, Shisham, carrie mangos, Cordia and a number of climbers in moist depressions. The fauna includes the leopard, sambar, spotted deer, barking deer, jackal, hare, jungle cat, palm civet, porcupine, blue jay, black partridge, drongo, hill crow, scarlet minivet, bulbul, common coot, and green pigeon. Renukaji Zoo is the oldest zoo in Himachal Pradesh. It was started in 1957 with rescued, stray and deserted wild animals. The first animal brought here was a male spotted deer named Moti. To accommodate the increasing number of animals, an open park was conceived and the park was established in 1983. Black buck and nilgai were brought from Pipli Zoo. A pair of mithun, gifted by Rajiv Gandhi, the prime minister of India in 1985, were brought from Arunachal Pradesh and another was brought from Nagaland in 1986. A pair of lions was brought to the zoo from Zunagarh in 1975. The periphery of the area is fenced by inter-channeled chain fence to restrict the illegal entry of villagers to the area. At present the lion safari, zoo, aviary and sanctuary are under control of the administrative control of the Shimla Wildlife Division. See also Renuka Lake References External links himachaltourism.nic.in Archived 15 January 2007 at the Wayback Machine hptdc.gov.in Archived 15 March 2019 at the Wayback Machine
Nakki Lake

Der Nakki Lake (Hindi नक्की झील Nakkī Jhīl) ist ein natürlicher Bergsee bei der Stadt Mount Abu im Aravalligebirge im Süden des indischen Bundesstaats Rajasthan. Lage Der ca. 800 m lange, ca. 400 m breite und maximal 24 m tiefe Nakki Lake befindet sich ca. 1 km westlich der Stadt Mount Abu in einer Höhe von ca. 1154 m ü. d. M. Legenden und Geschichte In der Umgebung von Mount Abu gibt es mehrere kleine Bergseen, von denen der Nakki Lake jedoch der schönste ist. Einer Legende nach entstand der See durch die Hand von Göttern um die Menschen vor dem Dämon Bashkali zu beschützen. Einer anderen Legende zufolge soll ein Prinz mit Namen Rasia Balam innerhalb einer Nacht den See mit seinen Fingernägeln gegraben haben um die Königstochter Kunwari Kanya heiraten zu dürfen. Am 12. Februar 1948 wurde ein Teil der Asche Mahatma Gandhis in den See gestreut; an seinem Ufer wurde eine nach ihm benannte Treppe (ghat) erbaut. Heutige Bedeutung Am Ufer des Sees befinden sich zwei neuzeitliche Hindu-Tempel (Raghunath Temple und Bharat Mata Mandir), die jedoch auf ältere Vorgängerbauten zurückgehen. Da Mount Abu wegen seiner Höhenlage und seines angenehmen Klimas von vielen Indern gerne aufgesucht wird, hat sich auch der Nakki Lake zu einem beliebten Ausflugsort entwickelt. Man kann ihn umwandern und/oder eine kleine Bootstour machen. Weblinks Nakki Lake, Legenden etc. – Foto + Kurzinfos (englisch) Nakki Lake, Ragunath-Tempel – Foto + Infos (englisch) Einzelnachweise
Nakki Lake

Nakki Lake is a lake situated in the Indian hill station of Mount Abu in Aravalli range. History It is believed to be a very ancient sacred Lake, according to the Hindu legend. It is called so because it is believed to be dug out from Nails (Nakh). One story is of dug by Gods to live in, for protection against the Bashkali rakshash (a wicked demon). While other is of Rasiya Balam (a sculptor of Dilwara Jain temple), who dug the lake, as the King announced that whoever would dig the lake within one night, would get to marry his daughter. But later, his Queen refused and Rasiya Balam couldn't marry the Princess. Temple of Rasiya Balam and Kunwari Kanya (princess)'s is located behind the Dilwara Jain temple. Geography The lake is in length of about a half mile and in width about of a quarter of mile and 2000 to 3000 mt. deep towards the dam on the west. It is an important tourist attraction of Mount Abu. There is the Toad Rock on a hill near the lake. Toad rock is so called as it looks like a toad about to jump into the lake, from the side of the rock facing the lake. There are two ways to go up and down the rock; to climb the rocky hill side or to use the steps leading down to Nakki Lake. By the side of the lake there is a path leading to Sunset Point. It is forbidden to climb to Sunset Point due to wild animals such as bears and leopards roaming around the path to Sunset Point. Raghunath Temple and Maharaja Jaipur Palace are also on hills near the Lake. Boating in the lake and horse rides around the lake are available. Mahatma Gandhi's ashes were immersed in this holy lake on 12 February 1948 and Gandhi Ghat was constructed. In Art and Literature In Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1839 is a poetical illustration by Letitia Elizabeth Landon to an engraving of a painting by H. Melville Hindoo Temples on the Mountain-Lake of Aboo. List of lakes in India List of lakes in India References External links Media related to Nakki Lake at Wikimedia Commons Panorama of Nakki Lake, Mount Abu
Tarsar Lake

The Tarsar Lake or Tar Sar is an almond-shaped, oligotrophic alpine lake situated in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. On its west side lies Dachigam National Park, and on its south side lies Tral. The shortest route for reaching it, is from Surfraw Ganderbal, but it has a difficult terrain. Other trek routes to the lake are from Lidderwat and Nagaberan forest areas which fall in south Kashmir. Geography The Tarsar Lake is dominated by the peaks of the Kolahoi mountain some 20 km to the east. The lake is separated by a mountain with a minimum peak elevation of 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) from another lake of the same nature known as Marsar Lake, which is in the vicinity of Dachigam National Park. Together these two lakes are referred to as the twin sisters. The 16th-century Kashmiri ruler Yusuf Shah Chak mentioned the twin lakes in his poetry, writing to his beloved: When I remember the two tresses of the comely beloved, Tears begin to flow from my eyes like streams from Tarsar and Marsar. The Tarsar Lake is drained by an outlet stream which falls into the Lidder River at Lidderwat, 15 km to the east. Being the nearest seasonal settlement, Lidderwat is located on the trek route to the lake from Aru, Pahalgam. The Marsar Lake on the other hand drains out and flows in the opposite direction of the Tarsar Lake. Flora and fauna During the winter, the Tarsar Lake freezes and is covered by heavy snow; it has floating ice even in the summer. The basin of the lake is surrounded by a sheet of alpine flowers. The geum, blue poppy, potentilla and gentian are relatively common. Hedysarum flowers are found in late spring throughout the area around the lake. During summer there are breeding colonies of migratory birds, including bar-headed geese, lammergeyers, high-flying choughs, Himalayan golden eagles, cinnamon sparrows and black bulbuls. The basin of Tarsar and the adjoining Dachigam National Park constitute one of the most important habitats of the Kashmir stag (hangul), ibex, musk deer, snow leopard, Himalayan brown bear and in the higher reaches, the golden marmot. Access The Tarsar Lake is accessible only during the summer preferably from June to Mid September; during the winter, the treks are closed because of the heavy snowfall. It can be reached from Srinagar, via a 102 km motorable road which leads through Anantnag and Pahalgam to the Aru trekking camp. The alpine meadow of Lidderwat lies at the halfway point of the two-day trek to the lake and happens to be mostly the basecamp for most of the trekkers. One could visit the lake and come back to his basecamp at Lidderwat in the same day. An alternate route leads through Ganderbal and a trekking starting point at Surfraw in the Sind Valley. Due to the steepness of the trek, it is preferable to approach the lake by the Aru-Lidderwat trek and return via the Surfraw Sind Valley trek. On this route, walkers may see the Uppar portion and Nallah of Surfraw (Soraf Raw) village. Another accessible route to Tarsar and Marsar is a place called Naga-Baren via Tral. References
SOS Hermann Gmeiner School, Faridabad

SOS Hermann Gmeiner School, Faridabad was founded in 1986 by Shri J.N Kaul, the then President, SOS Children's Villages (an organisation based in Austria). The school is one of the oldest in Faridabad. The school campus is situated in sector 29 near district police lines and was designed by a German architect. Hermann Gmeiner School is also known for its children's village, which is a home to orphans. The school is based on the CBSE pattern and the medium of instruction is English. SOS Hermann Gmeiner School has its branches in almost all states of India and in about 180 countries and provides free education and housing to orphans. Hermann Gmeiner School was opened to outside and other children in 1986 with an affiliation from CBSE. The school also provides vocational education and industrial training. In November 2021, the president of the SOS Children's Villages International visited the school. References External links SOS Children's Wikipedia Collection Archived 18 April 2007 at the Wayback Machine
SPM Swimming Pool Complex

The Dr. S. P. Mukherjee Swimming Stadium or SPM Swimming Pool Complex is a swimming complex in New Delhi, India, that is hosting the aquatics events for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. The stadium is owned by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). It was renovated at a cost of Rs 377 crore (U$84.89 million) for the Commonwealth Games. Facilities One competition pool One diving pool One warm-up pool Skating Rink Billiards table Snooker Volleyball Court See also 2010 Commonwealth Games References
Saheliyon-ki-Bari

Saheliyon-ki-Bari (Courtyard or Garden of the Maidens) is a major garden and a popular tourist space in Udaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It lies in the northern part of the city and has fountains and kiosks, a lotus pool and marble elephants. It was built by Rana Sangram Singh. There is also a small museum here which has a lot of information about Indian history. History Saheliyon Ki Bari was laid for a group of forty-eight maidens. This garden is located on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake, presenting a green retreat in the dry lands of Rajasthan. It was built from 1710 to 1734 by Maharana Sangram Singh for the royal ladies. As per legend, the garden was designed by the king himself and he presented this garden to his queen. The queen was accompanied by 48 maids in her marriage. To offer all of them pleasurable moments away from the political intrigues of the court, this garden was made. This patterned garden used to be the popular relaxing spot of the royal ladies. The queen with her maids and female companions used to come here for a stroll and spend their time in leisure. References Udaipur.org.uk External links Flickr Photo
Flughafen Ludhiana

Der Flughafen Ludhiana (englisch Ludhiana Airport, IATA-Code: LUH, ICAO-Code: VILD) ist ein nationaler Flughafen (Domestic Airport) bei der Millionenstadt Ludhiana im nordindischen Bundesstaat Punjab. Geschichte Zur Geschichte des bis heute nahezu rein militärisch genutzten Flughafens liegen kaum Daten vor. Es gab nur eine zivile Flugverbindung nach Delhi, die jedoch während der COVID-19-Pandemie eingestellt wurde. Derzeit (2025) ist ein neuer Flughafen im Bau. Lage Der Flughafen Ludhiana liegt annähernd 12 km (Fahrtstrecke) südöstlich der Millionenstadt Ludhiana bei der Kleinstadt Sahnewal in einer Höhe von ca. 254 m. Er ist ungefähr 100 km (Luftlinie) von der Grenze zu Pakistan entfernt. Sonstiges Betreiber des Flughafens ist die Airports Authority of India. Die knapp 1500 m lange Start- und Landebahn ist mit ILS ausgestattet. Siehe auch Liste der Flughäfen in Indien Weblinks Ludhiana Airport – Fotos + Infos (englisch)