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China braces for flooding season as water in rivers exceed warning levels:
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 1 (ANI): China is bracing for a flooding season as water levels in many rivers have exceeded warning levels following a series of heavy rainfall.
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PIL in SC seeking formation of committee to look after disposal of bodies
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 29 (ANI): Citing media reports about the dumping of bodies of COVID-19 victim into rivers, a PIL has been filed in Supreme Court seeking to constitute a three-tier committee at Central, State, and Panchayat, rural and municipal level to look after the disposal of bodie
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National Mission for Clean Ganga directs to stop dumping of dead bodies in
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) on Tuesday directed for the "immediately" stop dumping of dead bodies, partially burnt bodies/ unclaimed or unidentified corpses in the river Ganga and its tributaries as reports regarding bloated and decomposed bodies,
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Complexity of microplastic pollution unveiled in new study
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Jersey [US], April 24 (ANI): A new study reveals that there are multiple impacts of different microplastics -- with varying sizes, shapes, and chemical makeup -- to the survival, growth, and development of larval fathead minnows, an important prey species in lakes and rivers in North Ame
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Study reveals complexity of microplastic pollution
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Jersey [US], April 21 (ANI): Microplastics -- small plastic pieces less than 5 millimetres in length -- are ubiquitous in the environment, and they can have significant effects on wildlife. A new study reveals that there are multiple impacts of different microplastics -- with varying siz
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Exercise, healthy childhood diet ensure bigger brains in adults, less anxi
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
California [US], April 9 (ANI): Exercise and a healthy diet in childhood lead to adults with bigger brains and lower levels of anxiety, according to new UC Riverside research in mice.
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Aquatic ecosystems source of half of global methane emissions: Study
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 7 (ANI): Direct human alterations to natural aquatic ecosystems can increase methane emissions, a new study has found.
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Vishal Dilip Bhujbal overcomes the struggles of life and sets an example o
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI/The PRTree): Honored as the 'Youth Icon' of Maharashtra, Vishal Dilip Bhujbal provides help to HIV AIDS diagnosed children at Khamgaon. Inspired by the work of Bhaiyyuji Maharaj, Vishal is currently making an effort in the cleanliness drive for the Godavari a
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Australia declares natural disaster after heavy rains cause flooding
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Sydney [Australia] March 21 (ANI): The Australian government has declared a natural disaster in New South Wales after heavy rains caused flooding in rivers and a dam and thousands had to evacuate.
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'China has begun expansionist policy with major rivers of Tibetan plateau
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], March 18 (ANI): Since the annexation of Tibet, China has begun its expansionist policy towards its neighbouring countries by using its control over all major rivers flowing out of the Tibetan plateau.
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India's 1st and largest PPP on waste water reuse completed in record time
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 25 (ANI/PNN): Since our ancient times, India has been known as the land of 'Sujalam and Sufalam'. The various rivers worshipped as deities have ensured that Indians remain water secure. However, rising urban population and growing industrialisation hav
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When smart cities will be built, rivers cleaned: Akhilesh Yadav asks BJP
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 25 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday said that BJP should give an answer to the people regarding when will smart cities be built and rivers cleaned.
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