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Ladakh leaders meet Union home ministry officials in Leh, discuss statehood and special provisionsLadakh's Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance met with Union Home Ministry officials, confirming their demands for statehood and specia...- Since 1978, China has planted 66 billion trees to fight the desert; scientists just found they are outpacing natural forests by 66%China's massive tree-planting initiative, aimed at combating desertification, has yielded surprising results. New research indicates these ...
- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
- African proverb of the day: 'The forest not only hides man's enemies but is full of man's medicine, healing power and...' - this thought-provoking African saying teaches life lessons on importance of our environment and why nature is humanity's greatest resourceAfrican proverb of the day: An African saying highlights humanity's deep reliance on nature, emphasizing that even seemingly dangerous envi...
- Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
- Israel, in the mid-1900s, planted millions of pine trees, and ecologists later found that the Mediterranean shrubs that grew back underneath decided which birds would move inPine forests teeming with birdlife have a secret: it's not the trees, but the undergrowth. A study reveals that dense shrub layers dramatic...
- PM Modi marching to 'environmental disaster' in Great Nicobar: Congress leader Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has criticized Prime Minister Modi's Great Nicobar Island Project, labeling it an "environmental disaster." H...
- India aims to recycle 16,000 ships in next decade: Union Minister SonowalIndia is set to recycle approximately 16,000 ships in the coming decade, backed by an $8 billion financial commitment. Over 30 Indian ship ...
- Tourism ministry, Google ink MoU to boost promotion of India's destinations via digital techIndia's tourism sector is set to receive a significant digital boost as the Ministry of Tourism partners with Google. This collaboration wi...
- While trees across Bengaluru fall during heavy monsoon storms, this engineer’s 600-sq-ft rooftop forest of 100+ fruits, vegetables and medicinal plants stands strongBengaluru's monsoon woes are being countered by a remarkable five-storey rooftop forest, cultivated by engineer Venkataraman. This 600-squa...
- VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1; Centre says all ready for rolloutA new Viksit Bharat -- Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, offering 125 days of wage employment, launches July 1....
- What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
- Human-lion conflict: 30 lions captured from forests in Gujarat in one monthGujarat's forest department captured around 30 lions in June due to rising human-lion conflicts, including two fatal attacks. While most we...
- Against all odds, one of nature’s most colorful little survivors just made an incredible returnA vibrant blue gecko, once threatened by the pet trade and habitat loss, is making a remarkable comeback in Tanzania. Conservation efforts,...
- Psychology says people who keep going back to the beach aren’t just relaxing, they may be restoring something deeperPsychology offers compelling reasons for the allure of the beach. Beyond simple enjoyment, coastal environments, through concepts like Atte...
- Delhi HC asks CAT to re-examine plea challenging Forest Service exam answer keyThe Delhi High Court has directed the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) to re-examine a Forest Service exam candidate's challenge to th...
- Proactively working on issue of stubble burning: Union Environment Minister Bhupender YadavUnion Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced a comprehensive action plan to combat Delhi-NCR pollution, with municipal corporations...
- Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
- Jairam Ramesh writes to Sarbanand Sonowal, seeks clarifications on Great Nicobar project's transhipment portCongress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal about the Great Nicobar Island project's transhipment port, s...
- India restores 21.76 million hectares of deforested land, nears 84 per cent of Bonn Challenge targetIndia has made significant strides in land restoration. Between 2011 and 2020, over 21 million hectares of degraded land were restored, as ...
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