Environment
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549Ignored since 2014 floods, huge chunks of Hokersar wetland turn dry as migratory birds arrive
Srinagar: As the season for the migration of birds from the north arrives, huge chunks of Kashmir’s Hokersar wetland have turned dry....
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Forest team attacked by smugglers, manages to seize 40-ft illicit timber in Shopian
Srinagar: Continuing its drive against timber smuggling, the department of Forest Protection Force (FPF) on Tuesday night seized at least 40-ft illicit...
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8 killed, many injured as Madhya Pradesh witnesses heavy rains, ‘efforts on to rescue others’
Srinagar: As rains continue inundating Madhya Pradesh, India, a 35-year-old woman was killed and three others were injured when a house collapsed...
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No flood threat ‘as of now’ as water levels recede
Srinagar: The threat of floods has considerably reduced as the water levels have started receding gradually in nallah Sindh and other rivers...
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Remove encroachments on wetlands within 45 days: Div Com to DCs
Asks them to prevent dumping on wetlands Srinagar: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on Thursday chaired a meeting of concerned officers...
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Pulwama: Dumping of hundreds of sheep hides causes unbearable stench
Pulwama: Hundreds of sheep hides of sacrificial animals have been dumped on the banks of Romushi Nallah near Zagigam in Pulwama. Locals...
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Assam flood death toll mounts to 107; 70 lakh people affected
Srinagar: As Assam witnesses 81 new deaths becuase of devastating floods, the overall death toll has mounted to 107 in the state....
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Assam flood death toll reaches 79, nearly 27 lakh people affected
At least 2,678 villages are underwater With three more lives lost, Assam’s death toll reached 79 this Saturday, Assam’s State Disaster Management...
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High alert as Locusts swarms invade Delhi, Gurugram, pilots told to be cautious
Swarms of locusts that have crossed over to India from neighbouring Pakistan have been causing havoc in Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya...
