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- Gujarat plans 100-hectare enclosure for lions involved in human attacksGujarat forest department will house lions involved in human attacks in a special enclosure. Work has begun to create this designated area ...
‘He Ram, Bhakt Prahlad, Space Rani’: Chhattisgarh police exam candidate list spark row; CGPSC says names are genuineChhattisgarh’s police recruitment results sparked a controversy after unusual names such as ‘News’, ‘Space Rani’, ‘He Ram’ and ‘Bhakt Prahl...- Karnataka plans three Lalbagh-style parks in Bengaluru, seeks Centre's nod for Defence landBengaluru plans to develop three new botanical gardens to enhance urban green spaces. One park will be on Defence land, pending Union Minis...
- Ladakh to launch India's first high-altitude wildlife safari, LG approves eco-tourism initiativeLadakh is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative by launching India's first high-altitude wildlife safari focused on eco-tourism. Thi...
- Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane IrmaHurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, ...
- Pakistan militants' 'double tap' strategy turns rescue missions into deadly trapsMilitant groups in Pakistan are using a double tap strategy against security personnel. This tactic involves an initial attack followed by ...
- In 1533, a Portuguese ship loaded with gold, silver and other treasures was heading to India. It was found in Namibia nearly 500 years later by a diamond mining company, but without any trace of its crewA 16th-century Portuguese ship, the Bom Jesus, was found buried beneath Namibian desert sands. This remarkably preserved wreck yielded a va...
- From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heatNew York City's MillionTreesNYC initiative planted one million trees between 2007 and 2015. This project aimed to cool neighborhoods and im...
- Brazilian scientist who defied a dictatorship bought 63 African queen bees in 1956; a year later, 26 escaped and became one of America's most notorious invasive insectsTwenty-six African queen honey bees escaped a Brazilian apiary in 1957, beginning a continental spread. These bees, known as Africanized ho...
- Assam Forest Minister reviews Kaziranga tourism preparedness, seeks stakeholder suggestions for integrated developmentAssam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah met stakeholders for Kaziranga's upcoming tourism season. He requested written suggestions for co...
- Bug bounty: MP forest department pays villagers Rs 2 per pest to save sal treesMadhya Pradesh forest department offers villagers a bounty for collecting sal borer beetles. This unique conservation drive involves childr...
- Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 7,834 crore for 4 major schemes; 20% reservation for retired Agniveers in state policeArunachal Pradesh's Cabinet approved Rs 7,834 crore for four comprehensive schemes. This investment will improve roads and rural connectivi...
- Quote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai: "It's the little things citizens do. That's what will make the difference. My little thing is..." — Inspiring life lessons on how small everyday actions can transform communities, protect nature, build hope, and create lasting change for future generationsQuote of the Day by Nobel Peace Prize winner Wangari Maathai and her timeless message on everyday leadership. Her famous words remind us th...
- Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 7,834 crore investment push for roads, power and education reformsArunachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, unveiled a transformative reform agenda aimed at building on the ...
- Grey Hornbills at home in Gir landscape after over 60 yearsGujarat Forest Department achieved success with Indian Grey Hornbill reintroduction. Forty birds were released in two phases between 2021 a...
- Maharashtra withdraws 2023 circular on minor mineral levy during land developmentMaharashtra government withdrew a May 2023 circular on minor mineral royalty. This move provides relief to developers facing legal disputes...
- NMCG restoring five wetlands in Ganga basin, plans to expand conservation effortsThe National Mission for Clean Ganga is restoring five wetlands across three states. Conservation efforts will expand to other high-priorit...
- Kumaraswamy accuses Eashwar Khandre of blocking HMT unit revival in BengaluruUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy accused Eshwar Khandre of obstructing HMT unit revival efforts. He questioned Khandre's interest in HMT land ...
- NMCG starts two pilot projects using nature-based solutions for Yamuna drainsThe National Mission for Clean Ganga has started two pilot projects for urban drain treatment. These projects utilize constructed wetlands ...
- Karnataka: Govt blocking Centre's HMT revival plans as package gets ready, says HD KumaraswamyUnion Minister HD Kumaraswamy has accused the Karnataka government of obstructing the revival of HMT by using the forest department to clai...
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