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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...

January 17, 2024 1:14 PM

Dense fog disrupts flight and train operations in North India

Dense fog has blanketed North India, causing significant disruptions in train and flight operations. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday that a thick fog layer extends from Punjab to the northeastern regions, impacting states ...

January 11, 2024 4:41 PM

Indore and Surat shine as cleanest cities in Swachh Survekshan 2023

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday presented the Swachh Survekshan Awards for 2023, recognizing Indore and Surat as the cleanest cities in the country with populations exceeding one lakh, with Indore securing this distinction for the seventh consec...

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