The Nainital Landslide of 1880, also known as the Landslip of 1880, occurred on 18 September at the northern end of Nainital, resulting in the deaths of 151 people. This disaster took place during the British period and was preceded by earlier landslides in the same area. The first recorded landslide happened in 1866, followed by a larger one in 1879 at Alma Hill. However, the landslide in 1880 was the most devastating landslide to occur there, causing significant destruction and loss of life.
Archaeologists affiliated with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute in Panama have found a cluster of 12 unusual stones at the rear of a small, prehistoric rock shelter in Boquete. This constitutes the earliest tangible evidence of shamanistic practices in Lower Central America. Excavations at the Casita de Piedra site in Panama have identified a collection of stones estimated to be around 4,000 years old. The stones, which include translucent quartz, pyrite, and magnetite, were found clustered together, suggesting they were originally stored in a container, such as a bag, that has since deteriorated. Some of the rocks contained iron grains and displayed magnetic properties, which researchers observed by their ability to deflect a compass needle. Initial estimates suggested human presence in the region dated back approximately 6,500 years. No gold was detected on the stones, despite being transported from a gold mining area in Central Cordillera which is up to 3,000 years old before gold mining began in Panama.
Bawan Daath Canal is a historic canal located in the Fatehpur area of Haldwani, Uttarakhand. It was constructed in 1882 during the British era and is approximately 40 feet in length and 1 kilometer long, with 52 stone pillars. The name originated from these pillars. The canal flows from Fatehpur to Lamachaur along the road connecting to Bel-Basani.
The Pines Old Cemetery, also known as Kala Khan Cemetery or Nainital Sensorium, is a British-era burial ground situated approximately 3 kilometers from Nainital on the Bhowali Road. Established in the mid-1850s, it served as a final resting place for British and European settlers, including missionaries, soldiers, and administrators.
The cemetery is notable for being the resting place of many victims of the catastrophic landslide on September 16, 1880, in Nainital, India which claimed around 150 lives. The cemetery is located in the middle of a pine forest, near the Kailakhan military cantonment in Nainital hill station. It is accessible via the Bhowali Road, approximately 3 kilometers from the Talitaal Bus Terminal.