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Himachal HC takes note of illegal dumping of debris in Chamba
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Court has directed the Engineer-in-Chief, HPPWD to identify the official(s) who are overseeing this work and initiate appropriate disciplinary action against them for not ensuring that the Contractor/Sub Contractor, who are engaged to do this road work, utilize the designated sites for d
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TN: Man arrested for smuggling seahorses in Ramanathapuram
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
A total of 90 sea horses were recovered from the accused.
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During Jan-Jun 2023, Delhi registers best ever air quality in 8 years
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
As per the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, "The number of 'Good to Moderate' Air Quality Days for the first half-year period was 30 in the year 2016, 57 in 2017, 65 in 2018, 78 in 2019, 126 in 2020, 84 in 2021, 54 in 2022, and 101 in the current year 2023."
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The Machan opens Royal Doors of The Legacy Mandawa
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 30: Globally renowned for its exclusive line of tree houses, in the lush green forests of Lonavala, India, The Machan today announced its acquisition of the Harlalka Haveli in Rajasthan, India. Rechristened as The Legacy Mandawa by The Machan, the 200 years
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Pune man travels 63,000 km across India to promote urban forestation, docu
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Starting in October 2021, Karmalawala travelled a total distance of 63,000 km in his sports utility vehicle, visiting 104 national parks, 54 tiger reserves, 32 elephant reserves, and more than 40 world heritage sites.
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Chhattisgarh: Three held for allegedly smuggling Pangolin in Kanker
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"Following a precise tip-off that smugglers are looking for a customer to sell a pangolin, a forest department team swung into action and launched an operation to nab the accused persons", said a forest officer.
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What Makes Kanjurmarg Attractive For Real Estate Investors & End-Users
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 29: Kanjurmarg, situated in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai, is fast becoming one of the most sought-after residential destinations in the city. As per industry reports, the suburb has witnessed an excellent price appreciation of 8.57% Y-o-Y in the residentia
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India calls upon BRICS nations for urgent, concrete climate actions
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Representing India, the Union Minister of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, stated that the Implementation Plan of the BRICS Environment MoU signed in July 2018 can be a platform for the exchange of knowledge, information, ideas, best practises, etc. among the BRIC
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Delhi's Deer Park loses its "mini zoo" tag, its deer to be relocated
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Govt of India has cancelled the recognition of Delhi's A.N. Jha Deer Park, Hauz Khas and ordered the transfer of animals. The area's land use will remain as Green Protected Forest, as per the Ministry.
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Madhya Pradesh: Translocated cheetah injured in fight at Kuno National Par
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Agni, the male cheetah, sustained injuries following a fight between two groups of cheetahs at Kuno National Park's open forest area on Monday evening.
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Odisha again requests GST Council to withdraw tax on tendu leaves, CM writ
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In a letter to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who also happens to be the chairperson of GST Council, Odisha CM has stated tendu leaves, which are a Minor Forest Produce (MFP), is the financial backbone of 8 Lakh workers in his state.
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Forest fire destroys acres of land in Afghanistan's Kunar
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The fire damaged 14 hectares and 80 acres of forest, according to Ehsanullah, a representative of Kunar's disaster management department.
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