Today's Civipedia is about THE BAIHETAN DAM.

"Zero-energy building (ZEB), also called net zero-energy building, any building or construction characterized by zero net energy consumption and zero carbon emissions calculated over a period of time."

Read to know more about ZERO ENERGY BUILDING in today's CIVIBLOG by Subham amd Sai Kumar, Sophomores, NITR.

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Check out today's CIVIPEDIA about "THE DELHI-MUMBAI EXPRESSWAY" 🤩

Civil and Mechanical Engineers are most likely to get a government job. *OPSC AEE* aims to recruit Asistant Executive Engineer. The *Cest club of NIT Rourkela*, in collaboration with *ICE UK*, is organizing a talk session with Mr. Debasish Khuntia, an *alumnus of NITR*, who bagged *Rank 1* in *OPSC AEE EXAM*. It is an excellent opportunity for aspirants to get a brief idea about this exam and get motivated by the best in the business.
_*Date: 10th April, 11 A.M, Sunday*_
_Platform- You tube_
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Ramnavmi is celebrated on the birthday of Lord Shri Ram, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Chitra according to the Hindu calendar. Shri Ram was born in Ayodhya(Utter Pradesh) as the first son of King Dashrath and Queen Kausalya. This *Ram avatar of Lord Vishnu was meant to kill the almighty Ravan*, destroy sins and maintain peace and prosperity on earth. The celebrations include fasting, singing devotional songs, visiting temples, and reciting hymns from Rama Charitmanas.

On this auspicious day, the CEST and ICE family wishes everyone a *Happy Ram Navmi*.

Checkout today's CIVIPEDIA about "STATUE OF UNITY"

"Construction and demolition waste is generated whenever any construction/demolition activity takes place, such as, building roads, bridges, fly over, subway, remodelling etc. It consists mostly of inert and non-biodegradable material such as concrete, plaster, metal, wood, plastics etc."

Read to know more about CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE in today's CIVIBLOG by M. Nikhitha Reddy, Sophomores, NITR.

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*"A concerted effort to preserve our heritage is a vital link to our cultural, educational, aesthetic, inspirational and economic legacies – all of the things that quite literally make us who we are."* - Steve Berry

The International Day for Monuments and Sites, also known as World Heritage Day, is observed on April 18. It *celebrates the work carried out by the ICOMOS*- International Council on Monuments and sites. This day is all about increasing the awareness on the importance of the diversity of cultural heritage and preserving it for generations in the future.

CEST and ICE Family wish everyone a Happy World Heritage Day.

Eid-Al-Fitr, also known as " *Holiday of breaking fast*" is a religious holiday which is celebrated by Muslims worldwide as it marks the end of the month-long dawn to sunset fasting of Ramadan. It is celebrated during the first three days of the month Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic calendar. *Muslims use this holy time to express their gratitude to Allah for their well being*. Many Muslims gather in the religious places like mosques and do mass prayers.

*CEST* and *ICE* family wishes everyone *happy Eid-Al-Fitr*

Mother's Day is a tribute to a mother's unmatchable and vital role. It is a special day for children, as they hail their mother for everything she does assiduously and yearn to make this day memorable for their mothers with their love, and gifts. It is observed on the second sunday of May every year. *"If love is as sweet as a flower, then mother is that sweet flower of love"*. She is the greatest warrior, and her love is the strongest energy known to humans.

*CEST and ICE family wish Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers*. Thank you for all the hugs, words of encouragement, and patience. May your day be filled with love, joy, and laughter.

*Skill Up with CIVINAR v9.0!!!*

CEST Club of NITR, in collaboration with ICE UK: NITR Chapter, brings you the 9th edition of CIVINAR series. Speaker for this session will be *Professor Satinder Kaur Brar* of Lassonde School of Engineering at York University. She will be speaking on - *ACADEMIA TO ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING* on May 16 at 6:30 P.M.(IST) via YouTube live.

*Whatsapp group link* - https://chat.whatsapp.com/Hw3WVuWBnZPKilnjN09cqf

_Mark your Calendars & Don't miss out on this exhilarating session!!_

"Bamboo can be utilized as a building material for scaffolding, bridges, houses and buildings. Bamboo, like wood, is a natural composite material with a high strength-to-weight ratio useful for structures."

Read to know more about BAMBOO AS A BUILDING MATERIAL in today's CIVIBLOG by Haarika and Nikhitha, Sophomores, NITR.

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Checkout Today's CIVIPEDIA about "BURJ KHALIFA" 🤩

Checkout Today's CIVIPEDIA about "MUSEUM OF FUTURE".

Check out Today's CIVIBLOG about "USE OF REMOTE SENSING FOR IRRIGATION WATER ALLOTMENT"🤩🤩🤩

*Rath Yatra, the festival of chariots* attracts more than a million pilgrims every year from around the world. It is celebrated yearly at Puri, the temple town of Odisha, on the second day of Shukla Paksha of Ashada Masa for a week. The three deities, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and their sister Subhadra are worshipped within the temple and then taken to the streets of Puri on three different chariots decorated with grand colours, and flowers to Gundicha Temple. It *lasts for a week* and after seven days, the deities return to their former place.

Puri's *Rath Yatra is a symbol of unity, brotherhood, and peace*. On this divine day, CEST and ICE family wish you, a *Happy Rath Yatra.*

Check out Today's CIVIPEDIA about "GOL GUMBAZ"🤩

*Eid al-Adha*, also known as the feast of sacrifice is *celebrated in remembrance of the sacrifice that Prophet Ibrahim made out of his strong faith in Allah*. It is celebrated on the 10th day of the Islamic month Zul Hijjah for around three days. The celebration generally involves prayers, family gatherings, and feasts. Muslims across the globe offer special namaz at the mosque after the sun has completely risen and just before the sun enters the Zuhr time. After namaz, they wish each other and offer the sacrifice of goats and sheep. This sacrifice of animals is known as Qurbani.

*CEST and ICE family wish everyone happiness and prosperity on this auspicious occasion of Eid al-Adha.*

Check out Today's CIVIPEDIA about "CAPITAL GATE, ABU DHABI"!!!

Today on the glory of the 76th anniversary of India’s Independence, let’s pay tribute to our brave martyrs who selflessly sacrificed every pinch of their blood to make India free from British Rule. This day reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliverance from the clutches of British colonialism for more than 200 years.

Let’s actively participate in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign & celebrate our glory of Independence.CEST and ICE family wish everyone a very Happy Independence Day.