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Aquatic organisms respond to flooding, drought disturbance in different wa
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Populations of various species of aquatic insects and other invertebrates respond to flooding and waterway drying due to drought in different ways that can be anticipated, according to a new Penn State-led study that employed a novel method to assess the stability of stream ecosystems.
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MP: CM Chouhan asks Nath whether he gave single rupee to farmers under ins
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday asked former CM and PCC Chief Kamal Nath that when crops were damaged during your tenure due to excessive rains, floods, cold, etc, did he give even a single penny under crop insurance scheme?
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Pakistan to impose new taxes worth Rs 200 bn to comply with IMF conditions
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The two draft ordinances prepared for Rs 100 billion each in taxes and flood levies. Pakistan is also considering discontinuing power subsidies, imposing sales tax on raw materials for exports, as well as, hikes in power, and gas tariffs are also on the agenda.
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China's state-owned tobacco company spreads its tentacles across the globe
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
CNTC is also accused of smuggling tobacco to avoid the international tax drain and has flooded international markets with illegal Chinese cigarette brands to increase its customer base.
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New Zealand PM visits flood-hit Auckland, clean-up begins
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins visited Auckland following the catastrophic floods that affected much of the region, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) reported.
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3 killed, 1 missing as torrential rains cause flooding in New Zealand
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"The loss of life underscores just the sheer scale of this weather event and how quickly it turned tragic," Hipkins said in a press briefing post his meeting with emergency services. Hipkins also surveyed the damage in Auckland.
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USD 10 billion payouts: Will Pakistan be able to redeem itself or default
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The burning question is - given the generous donation of the international community, will Pakistan be able to redeem itself or default again and remain a global joke?
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Goa: Indian Coast Guard rescues three fishermen from distressed boat
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The three Indian fishermen were rescued from the fishing boat Sea Queen in distress due to flooding off Goa, Indian Coast Guard said in an official release.
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Kartik Aaryan to Virat Kolhi: Celebs congratulate newly wedded couple Athi
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Soon after the newly married couple, Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul shared their dreamy wedding pictures, fans and celebs flooded the comment section and extended heartfelt wishes to the newly married couple.
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Delhi L-G chairs meeting of Yamuna panel, finalises 6-month action plan
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The parameters include augmenting sewage treatment, sewage treatment plants (STPs), tapping and cleaning of drains, sewage network in unauthorised colonies and JJ clusters, septage management, minimum environmental flow, upgradation of 13 CETPs for treatment and management of industrial e
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Pakistan economic woes may deepen if IMF programme not resumed: Report
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
IMF is delaying its 24th loan, and the Saudis and the UAE have warned Pakistan that they will no longer serve free lunch.
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Pak's Karachi submerged in 2022 despite millions pumped by World Bank: Rep
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Despite pouring millions of dollars into Pakistan, the country's biggest city, Karachi was submerged during the extreme flooding last year due to decades of neglect by the authorities to the Karachi's sewage and waste disposal systems that created the perfect recipe for flooding in the city,
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