What is the name of Institute whose 24 students were drowned in the Beas recently?
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What is the name of Institute whose 24 students were drowned in the Beas recently?
The Beas River disaster refers to the 8 June 2014 drowning of 24 second-year engineering students (six female and 18 male) and one tour operator from V.N.R. Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology of Hyderabad at the Beas River in Himachal Pradesh.
What happened at the Beas River?
The Beas River marks the easternmost border of Alexander the Great’s conquests in 326 BC. It was one of the rivers which created problems in Alexander’s invasion of India. His troops mutinied here in 326 BC, refusing to go any further; they had been away from home for eight years.
Where is Larji dam?
The dam of Larji Hydroelectric Project is being constructed on the River Beas, at Larji near Aut in Mandi District. River Beas is also known as “Vipasha” in ancient scriptures. It is the second most important river of Himachal Pradesh.
Why is Beas famous?
The headquarters of Radha Soami Satsang Beas is located just north of Beas town. The town is known as Dera Baba Jaimal Singh and is located in the east. Every year, millions of Radha Soami followers travel to Beas to attend satsangs (discourses) often held at the Dera for weeks at a time.
What is Beas famous for?
Beas is a riverfront town in the Amritsar district of the Indian state of Punjab. Beas lies on the banks of the Beas River. Beas town is mostly located in revenue boundary of Budha Theh with parts in villages Dholo Nangal and Wazir Bhullar….Beas City.
| Beas | |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| State | Punjab |
| District | Amritsar |
| Languages |
How do you spell Beas?
or Bi·as. a river in NW India, flowing SW into the Sutlej River: one of the five rivers of the Punjab.
Where is Larji project in Himachal Pradesh?
Larji is a 126MW hydro power project. It is located on Beas river/basin in Himachal Pradesh, India.
Where does Beas end?
Sutlej RiverBeas River / Mouth
How many rivers flow in Himachal?
five rivers
Rivers in Himachal Pradesh The drainage system of Himachal Pradesh has five rivers – the Chandrabhaga or Chenab, the Sutlej, Ravi, Yamuna, and the Beas. These are perennial rivers fed either by a glacier or rainfall.
What is BEAS English?
/ ˈbi ɑs / PHONETIC RESPELLING. noun. a river in NW India, flowing SW into the Sutlej River: one of the five rivers of the Punjab.
Why is Mandi famous?
Mandi is also known as “Chotti Kashi” due to its similarity with Varanasi in respect of Ghats on the bank of Beas River and temples of Lord Shiva near the Ghats. The place is often described as cultural capital of Himachal Pradesh due to its rich culture, traditions and temple architectural heritage.
