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22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles.

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#13228027

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajodhya road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajodhya Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228033

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajodhya road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajodhya Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228034

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228037

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. Situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters, it features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles at Sirkabad in Purulia, West Bengal, India, on January 11, 2026.

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#13228044

22 January 2026

Ajodhya Hills in Purulia, India, on January 11, 2026, is a small, rocky, table-topped plateau and a residual hill range, acting as the easternmost extension of the Chota Nagpur Plateau and Dalma Hills. It is situated at an average altitude of 600-700 meters and features undulating terrain, deciduous forests, and deep river valleys, and is part of the Eastern Ghats range. This is one of the untouched regions of West Bengal where there is little development, but the government improves the roads here to facilitate travel to various parts of the state. Sirkabad's turning point is located at the village of Sirkabad on the Purulia to Ajoydha road. From above, it resembles an 'S', giving it its name. The viewpoint offers a view for tourists of Ajoydha Hills and the S-shaped road with vehicles.

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#13164179

7 January 2026

Mountain rescue personnel from the Garmisch-Partenkirchen branch manage a snowcat and emergency sled on a snowy trail in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on December 6, 2026.

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#13127971

25 December 2025

A Route 149 bus and other Transport for London vehicles travel past fallen Lime e-bikes in the middle of Bishopsgate in the City of London, England, United Kingdom, on December 24, 2025. The dockless e-bikes lie in the roadway near the DUO Spitalfields building at 280 Bishopsgate, an area that sees increased enforcement against inappropriately parked rental bikes to improve pedestrian accessibility. Most public transport services in the capital finish early on Christmas Eve, with no service operating on Christmas Day.

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#13127972

25 December 2025

A Route 149 bus and other Transport for London vehicles travel past fallen Lime e-bikes in the middle of Bishopsgate in the City of London, England, United Kingdom, on December 24, 2025. The dockless e-bikes lie in the roadway near the DUO Spitalfields building at 280 Bishopsgate, an area that sees increased enforcement against inappropriately parked rental bikes to improve pedestrian accessibility. Most public transport services in the capital finish early on Christmas Eve, with no service operating on Christmas Day.

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#13039155

29 November 2025

An aerial photo shows log waste after a flash flood in Muaro Pingai Village, Junjung Sirih District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on November 29, 2025.

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#13039156

29 November 2025

An aerial photo shows log waste after a flash flood in Muaro Pingai Village, Junjung Sirih District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on November 29, 2025.

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#13039157

29 November 2025

An aerial photo shows log waste after a flash flood in Muaro Pingai Village, Junjung Sirih District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on November 29, 2025.

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#13039158

29 November 2025

An aerial photo shows log waste after a flash flood in Muaro Pingai Village, Junjung Sirih District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on November 29, 2025.

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#13039159

29 November 2025

An aerial photo shows log waste after a flash flood in Muaro Pingai Village, Junjung Sirih District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on November 29, 2025.

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#13039160

29 November 2025

An aerial photo shows log waste after a flash flood in Muaro Pingai Village, Junjung Sirih District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on November 29, 2025.

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#13039161

29 November 2025

An aerial photo shows log waste after a flash flood in Muaro Pingai Village, Junjung Sirih District, Solok Regency, West Sumatra, on November 29, 2025.

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