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Pune Forest Department Proposes Mizo-Carnivorous Conservation Project

October 29, 2024

The Pune Forest Department has initiated an important conservation project. This project focuses on five wild animal species: wolf, jackal, fox, civet, and hyena. Collectively, these species are termed ‘Mizo-Carnivorous’. The proposal has been submitted for approval and is currently ..

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Inauguration of Thottiyar Hydroelectric Scheme in Idukki

October 29, 2024

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is set to inaugurate the Thottiyar Hydroelectric scheme in Idukki on October 28, 2024. This 40 MW project is noteworthy for its efficient use of water in power generation. Officials anticipate an annual output of 99 ..

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Assam Bird Sanctuary Faces 70% Species Decline

October 29, 2024

Assam’s Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary is in crisis. Once a thriving habitat for many bird species, it now faces an important decline in avian diversity. Recent surveys indicate a drop of over 70% in bird species. Of 167 recorded species, only ..

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8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival

October 28, 2024

The 8th Uttarakhand Bird Festival took place from October 18 to 20, 2024, at Benog Wildlife Sanctuary, near Mussoorie. This event showcased the rich avian diversity of the region. A total of 95 bird species and 22 butterfly species were ..

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Kadar Tribe Leads Forest Restoration in Kerala

October 28, 2024

The Kadar tribe in Vazhachal, Kerala, initiated a pioneering project to restore natural forests affected by invasive species. This effort involves collaboration with various organisations, including local government bodies and WWF-India. The project aims to revitalise the forest ecosystem and ..

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Bihar Inaugurates First Dry Port to Boost Exports

October 24, 2024

Bihar’s Industry Minister Nitish Mishra inaugurated the state’s first dry port in Bihar, near Patna. This initiative aims to enhance exports of goods produced in Bihar, in partnership with a private company. The dry port is an important step towards ..

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Andhra Pradesh Plans Law to Boost Childbirth Rates

October 23, 2024

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced plans to create a law encouraging residents to have more children. He highlighted a population deficit, stating that fewer than two children per family leads to a rapid decline in the ..

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Assam Launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 for Land Rights

October 21, 2024

Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 in Guwahati. This initiative aims to provide land rights to indigenous communities in Assam. It follows previous phases of the mission, initiated to address land rights after 75 years of ..

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Andhra Pradesh to Scrap 2 Child Policy for Local Elections

October 20, 2024

On October 20, 2024, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced plans to introduce legislation requiring local body election candidates to have two or more children. This move aims to address concerns about the state’s ageing population and declining ..

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Tamil Nadu Finalises Oil Spill Contingency Plan for Coastline

October 19, 2024

In January 2024, after an oil spill in Ennore, Thiruvallur district, the Tamil Nadu government introduced a detailed plan to handle future oil spills. This plan focuses on four coastal districts that are at high risk of oil spills and ..

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