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Tamil Nadu witnesses record 2.29 lakh Olive Ridley Turtle hatchlings this
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a landmark development for marine conservation, Tamil Nadu has recorded the highest-ever release of Olive Ridley turtle hatchlings this nesting season, with 2,29,432 baby turtles making their way into the sea.
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Endangered red-crowned roofed turtles return to River Ganga
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This transformation is particularly evident in the return of the endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle to the waters of the Ganga, a species that had previously seen a continuous decline in its population. This new hope in the Ganga's waters is not only a significant step for these ancient cr
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Tamil Nadu: Forest Department recovers 2,000 Turtle eggs in Thoothukudi
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Tiruchendur Forest Department in the Thoothukudi district has successfully recovered around 2,000 turtle eggs from the beach, marking a positive step in the conservation of sea turtles in the region.
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Delhi: CBI apprehends 2 accused with 65 Indian Roofed Turtles and Spotted
Updated : 11 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) apprehended two accused who were in possession of 65 Indian Roofed Turtles and Spotted Pond Turtles, CBI said in a press release on Monday.
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Rising Healthcare Costs Drive Demand for Higher Coverage: Turtlemint Sees
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 28: The health insurance industry in India is witnessing strong growth, driven by rising healthcare costs and increasing consumer awareness post the COVID-19 pandemic. With medical inflation at an annual rate of 14%, the health insurance market is proje
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Taiwan considers ban on ownership of 955 animals
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture is proposing to ban the ownership and importation of 955 additional animal species, including raccoons and alligator snapping turtles, citing public safety and animal welfare concerns. The Department of Animal Welfare outlined criteria for the additions, whil
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Tamil Nadu: Live turtles seized at Trichy Airport
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Officers from the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Trichy Airport intercepted a major smuggling attempt on Sunday, seizing 2,447 live turtles brought by a passenger arriving from Kuala Lumpur. According to a statement from Trichy Customs, the turtles were found in the passenger's checked-in lu
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Turtlemint reports 200% Growth in Motor Insurance Policies During Festive
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 4: Turtlemint, a leading InsurTech platform, has experienced exponential growth driven by a surge in its motor insurance business during the festive season of FY'25. The company has issued over 4 lakh motor insurance policies through its extensive netwo
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Here's all we know about Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti-backed documentary 'Tur
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti have co-produced the upcoming documentary 'Turtle Walker', which tells the story of an Indian pioneer in the field of sea turtle conservation, Satish Bhaskar, who dedicated his life to the protection of these beautiful but endangered animals.
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Chennai customs foils turtle smuggling attempt, seizes over 4,900 turtles
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Customs Department and the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) thwarted an attempt to smuggle two different species of turtles and arrested multiple individuals involved, Chennai Customs officials said on Tuesday.
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Turtlemint Reveals Partner Demographics: Gen Z and Millennials Drive 85 pe
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: Turtlemint, a leading insurtech company, revealed insights into the demographics of its expansive network of over 3.5 lakh certified insurance advisors, highlighting the increasing influence of younger generations in the insurance advisory space. W
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Indian Coast Guard rescues entangled Olive Ridley turtles
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Kamla Devi successfully rescued two Olive Ridley Turtles entangled in ghost nets approximately 35 nautical miles southeast off the coast of West Bengal on July 13.
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