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Haryana cuts infra project site assessment time from 45 days to 1-2 days using GIS toolsHaryana now uses GIS technology to speed up infrastructure site assessments. Feasibility studies are reduced from weeks to just two days. T...- Rajdhani Express stops for 90 elephants near Habaipur station, ensuring safe passageA herd of ninety elephants, mostly calves, prompted the Rajdhani Express to stop. Forest personnel alerted railways, ensuring the herd's sa...
- Why wildland firefighters carry aluminum-foil shelters: The outer layer reflects about 95% of the radiant heat reaching themWildland firefighters rely on foil fire shelters, which serve as a crucial last line of defense when battling flames. These shelters are de...
- 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 ...
- France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alertFrance's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains ...
- In 1837, New Zealand fur promoters released Australian possums to build a new industry; the first attempt failed, so settlers kept trying until the animals invaded the countryNew Zealand settlers introduced Australian possums in 1837 for a fur trade venture. This initial plan failed, but subsequent attempts event...
- In 1861, an English lord sent three red deer to New Zealand for sport; the animals multiplied until government hunters were killing 50,000 a yearThree deer introduced in 1861 multiplied into a national crisis. New Zealand's government hired men to kill 50,000 deer annually. These cul...
- 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...
- Punjab Police arrests inspector linked to US indictment allegations in extortion casePunjab Police arrested Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra over allegations linking him to a US federal indictment in an alleged extortion co...
- 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...
- Environment min panel gives initial nod to 2 Adani subsidiaries' mining projects in ChhattisgarhNearly one thousand hectares of forest land in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh may be diverted for two coal mining projects. The Pelma open cast min...
- Seven killed in stone quarry collapse on Bengaluru outskirts; CM orders probeTragedy struck a Bengaluru stone quarry as a rock collapse claimed the lives of seven labourers, predominantly from Bihar. Preliminary inve...
- Mehbooba claims party workers placed under house arrest to foil protests over 'backdoor appointments'PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti alleged that the NC government placed party leaders and workers under house arrest to suppress protests against al...
- 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....
- EU withdraws travel advisory on most parts of Assam, says Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam's tourism prospects have received a significant boost as the European Union lifted its long-standing travel advisory for most of the ...
- Rs 18,907 crore earmarked to build 26,474 kilometres of rural roads: GovtThe Central government plans to build 26,474 kilometers of rural roads by 2026-27. A budget of Rs 18,907 crore is allocated for this under ...
- Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
- Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignoredWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a major tree plantation drive. The campaign aims to plant 1.10 crore trees across ...
- Solar lights change lives of Sunderbans residentsApart from helping in reducing man-animal conflict, the solar lights have also helped in improving the socio-economic conditions of the are...
- Wayanad turns hotbed of man-animal conflictsWayanad has emerged as the epicentre of man-animal conflicts in the state with a staggering 4,000 c
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