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Heartwarming! Injured Pangolin Treated & Released By RESQ Team
An Indian Pangolin injured in a road accident was rescued by Forest Department, treated and released back into the forests within 24 hours by RESQ Team! RESQ is a Pune-based Charitable Trust, Rescue and Rehabilitation organization.
In India, Indian pangolins are listed in Schedule I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972. Since 2017, all pangolin species have been listed in Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), prohibiting their commercial trade.
You Are One Ride Away From A Happy Mood!
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Wake County & Raleigh parks (North Carolina) hosted a Learn To Ride event to enable all to gain a skill that serves a lifetime of mental & physical well-being. From balancing to pedals, the educational event taught kids how to ride bikes.
Cycling promotes positive mental health as self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress are all positively affected through exercise. Still, the nature of cycling is one of the most effective activities for the head and heart. We appreciate all the efforts taken to prioritize mental well-being!
Indian Gaur Tagged As Vulnerable By IUCN Spotted In Matheran
A Twitter video shared by Akshay Mandavkar on March 19 shows an Indian Gaur spotted for the first time in Matheran (Louisa point).
Gaurs are the world’s largest and tallest wild bovines, with 85% of their current population in India. Male gaurs weigh 1,000-1,500kg while females weigh 700g-1,000kg. Their height ranges from 165-220cm (5-7ft). They are listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, and are tagged as “vulnerable” in the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List.
Tamil Nadu: Invasive Plant Creates Havoc In Mudumalai; 2000 Tonnes Cleared By Forest Dept
Senna spectabilis, an invasive plant, has been creating havoc in Mudumalai. It does not allow native species to grow. TNForest has started a massive exercise to remove these in partnership with TN Newsprint & paper Ltd, which uses it to make paper.
TN Forest Dept has cleared about 30 hectares of pristine Forest land in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve from the deadly invasive species Senna spectabilis. About 2000 tonnes were removed & transported to TN Newsprint and Paper Ltd to make paper.
Uttar Pradesh: Huge Pothole Spotted In Lucknow Following Brief Spell Of Rain
A Twitter video shared by Piyush Rai on March 21 shows the poor condition of a prominent road in Viram Khand 5, Gomtinagar, Lucknow (UP) following a brief spell of rain. The potholed road also leads to a school in the area. Residents of Gomtinagar allege that they have been commuting on damaged roads for the past eight years and many accidents have occurred but no action has been taken as yet.
Watch: Unseasonal Rains Cause Widespread Crop Loss In Telangana
Unseasonal rains and hailstorm in parts of Telangana have damaged standing crops in more than 1.50 lakh acres, according to initial estimates by the state government. The unexpected rains and hail storms due to the trough over the state caused huge losses to farmers, who were hoping to reap the Rabi harvest in a few days. Maize, mango, cotton, and chili crops have been damaged due to the untimely rains and hailstorm. Chilli and mango farmers are the worst affected.
Save Yourself & Save The Planet!
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A new project was announced by the Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu on March 20 to conserve the coastal ecosystem and livelihood of the coastal population, which are vulnerable to climate change.
The Finance Minister said that the state government would implement the Tamil Nadu Neidhal Meetchi Iyakkam (Tamil Nadu Coastal Restoration Mission) to prevent sea erosion, reduce marine pollution, and conserve Mangroves, coral reefs, and marine biodiversity.
We’re thankful for such a wise initiative, as we can only save mother earth by restoring the ecosystems!
Women In India Own 35% Of Bank Accounts, But Only 20% Of Total Deposits: Report
Women own a little over one-third of deposit accounts but only one fifth of the total deposit amount in scheduled commercial banks, a report by the Statistics Ministry showed. It also revealed that only one of four bank employees are women.
Update Your Nominees For Mutual Funds By March 31st To Avoid Freezing Your Investments
The details of the nominee for your mutual fund investments needs to be submitted by March 31, 2023, as per the released guidelines. Failure to comply with it could lead to your mutual fund investments becoming frozen or inoperative.
Rules Of Cash In Home: Income Tax Department Sets New Limit & Penalty, Know More
If you have a large amount of cash, then tax should be paid on it. With this, you should have all the documents related to tax payment, so that you can easily give any information related to cash when asked by the Income Tax Department.
Not Getting Rs 2000 Notes From ATM? Here’s Why
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a written reply in Lok Sabha said that no instructions have been given to banks for filling or not filling Rs 2,000 notes in Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) as lenders make their own choice for loading of cash vending machines.
Here’s How Bangla Sahayata Kendras Helped Over 4 Cr People Get Benefit From Government Initiatives
The novel and free-of-cost initiative, Bangla Sahayata Kendra, has inspired and attracted the attention of neighbouring countries. On March 13, a technical team from the Bangladesh Government took a trip to BSK to understand and learn about the project that has been benefitting crores of people.
