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Bear attacks trigger fear in Udhampur's Panchari, wildlife department laun
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Officials believe the rise in encounters is linked to seasonal changes and the presence of newborn cubs. With winter setting in, villagers frequently venture into forested areas to collect firewood and fodder, a routine now turning dangerous.
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Himachal Pradesh: Last rites of Wing Commander Namansh Syal to be performe
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who lost his life in the LCA Tejas crash during the Dubai Air Show, will be brought to his native village of Patiyalkar in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra on Sunday, where his last rites will be performed.
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Pune: AI cameras, automated sirens installed to prevent leopard-human conf
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Pawar said on Saturday that AI-enabled cameras and automated siren systems have been installed at several locations to alert villagers in time and prevent human-wildlife conflict.
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Leopard terror: Villagers in Maharashtra's Pune wear spiked collars for pr
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid increasing leopard attacks in Pune district, terrified villagers in Pimparkhed in Pune's Shirur tahsil have adopted an unusual safety measure by wearing belts or collars fitted with sharp nails around their necks while working in the fields, and installing iron grills around their ho
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Pune: Pimparkhed villagers wear spiked collars to protect against leopard
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Residents of the leopard-affected Pimparkhed village wear spiked collars while working in the fields to protect themselves from fatal leopard attacks.
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World Toilet Day: Gujarat's Umrala village sets example with smart, hygien
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The village has built some of Gujarat's most advanced public toilets, equipped with sensor-based systems for lights, fans, and sanitation functions. Constructed through a combination of government grants and donor contributions, these facilities ensure both sustainability and accessibilit
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Rajasthan: Sakli villagers boycott Anta by-election over lack of basic inf
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Voting for the Anta Assembly by-election in Rajasthan is underway on Tuesday, but residents of Sakli village in Baran district have boycotted the polling process.
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"Best gift I could've received...": Indian pacer Renuka on felicitation by
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian pacer Renuka Thakur was felicitated by her villagers and the administration on Sunday for her contributions to India's maiden ICC Women's World Cup win.
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Renuka Thakur honoured in Rohru: "PM's blessings, mother's support and unc
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Villagers and the administration celebrated Thakur in her native village, with MLA Mohan Lal Brakta and her uncle, Bhupinder Singh Thakur, hailing her as a source of inspiration for future generations.
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Pakistan army turns guns on its own citizens: Villagers decry shelling of
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The large demonstration took place in the Kosar area along the Bajaur-Peshawar Highway and was attended by people from Lra Banda, Shagi, Kosar, Janat Shah, Galo Kass, Gooro, and surrounding regions, as reported by Dawn.
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Bihar polls: Voting held in Bhimbandh in Munger after two decades; village
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Voting was conducted peacefully across the three assembly constituencies of Munger district, with visible enthusiasm among residents of Bhimbandh.
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Tripura Governor visits remote Bata Para in Dhalai, interacts with village
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu visited Bata Para in Dhalai district's Ambassa sub-division, interacted with villagers, and reviewed ongoing government schemes. He assured residents of the state and central governments' commitment to improving connectivity and welfare in remote tri
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