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J&K: Nowshera Forest Division trains women in Chir needle handicraft under
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Rajouri (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 25 (ANI): To boost women's empowerment in the valley, the forest department of Kashmir's Nowshera subdivision, started handicrafts training for the local women in the area using the fallen Chir Needles, said the Forest officials on Thursday.
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Chhattisgarh: 45-day pregnant leopard dies in Dhamtari district
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Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 24 (ANI): A 45-day pregnant leopard was found dead reportedly due to lung infection in Sonperi village of Chhatisgarh's Dhamtari district on Thursday, said a forest official.
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Forest loss can become bigger problem in coming years, reveals study
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Reading [UK], March 24 (ANI): A new study led by the University of Reading has found that forest loss could become a bigger problem than anticipated in the coming years. The reason behind forest loss is climate change.
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Chhattisgarh: Officials struggle to douse forest fire amid workers' strike
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Dhamtari (Chhattisgarh) [India], March 24 (ANI): After a major forest fire broke out in the Surguja and Dhamtari forest ranges of Chhattisgarh, the forest officials are facing a daunting task to douse the flames as the workers are on strike over various demands.
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Delhi to develop 17 world-class level city forests on 3000 acres of land
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New Delhi [India], March 24 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday directed officials to transform 17 city forests in the national capital to "world-class level" city forests.
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Fire breaks out in forest area of Basistha in Assam, firefighting operatio
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 24 (ANI): A major fire broke out in the forest area of Basistha in Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday, informed Assam Forest Department.
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Assam: Rhino population in Pobitora increases by 5, total count at 107
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Morigaon (Assam) [India], March 23 (ANI): There has been an increase of five one-horned rhinoceros in the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district, taking the total count to 107, stated the DFO on Wednesday.
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Beat the heat n keep your cool
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New Delhi [India], March 23 (ANI): Climate change has upset the cycle of seasons. Summer now arrives much earlier than it used to, hitting us harder than it used to. Suddenly we are drained of energy, appetite is sluggish and the throat parched. The Flames of Forest and Laburnum are yet t
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FA Cup: Liverpool set semis clash with Manchester City after edging Nottin
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London [UK], March 21 (ANI): Liverpool will play Manchester City at Wembley in the semi-finals of the FA Cup after they edged Nottingham Forest 1-0 on Sunday.
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1000 Olive Ridley hatchlings released into sea in Visakhapatnam
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Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) [India], March 20 (ANI): As many as 1000 hatchlings of Olive Ridley turtles were released into the sea at RK Beach in Visakhapatnam by the District collector Mallikarjuna, and forest officials.
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J-K: Fire breaks out in forest belt of Reasi district
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Reasi (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 20 (ANI): A major fire broke out on Sunday in the forest belt of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir which resulted in the destruction of trees and other forest materials.
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Regrown tropical forests may have short lifespans, reveals study
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New York [US], March 20 (ANI): A new study led by Columbia University has revealed that restored forests have a high probability of being cleared within a few years.
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