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February 9, 2024 11:55 AM

Parliament passes Amendment to Water Pollution Control Bill

Parliament has passed the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024 with the Lok Sabha approving it on Thursday. Rajya Sabha has already passed the legislation. The Bill seeks to amend the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollu...

February 6, 2024 7:16 PM

Reviving India’s Mangrove Cover

Pulicat, a coastal town situated north of Chennai, was once known for its thick mangrove forests. However, as the city expanded, much of these mangroves were cleared for development. But now, a CSR initiative by Bengaluru's Mphasis, a tech firm, aims...

February 5, 2024 12:09 PM

Deadly wildfires ravage Chile, 112 lives lost, many missing

In a battle against raging forest fires, firefighters in central Chile are struggling to contain a catastrophe that has claimed the lives of 112 people and left entire neighborhoods in ruins. President Gabriel Boric has declared the situation a "trag...

January 31, 2024 4:52 PM

India adds five new Ramsar sites ahead of World Wetlands Day

Ahead of World Wetlands Day, India has expanded its count of Ramsar sites, designated as Wetlands of International Importance, from 75 to 80. The newly added sites include Karnataka's Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Aghanashini Estuary, and Ma...

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