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New Delhi: Foam From Toxic Industrial Waste Seen Floating In Yamuna River
Yamuna River Pollution: Pink foam from toxic industrial waste was seen floating in the Yamuna river near Okhla Barrage in New Delhi on March 21. However, this is not the first time toxic foam has been spotted on the Yamuna river.
Last year, just ahead of Chhath Puja in October, heavy foam was spotted on the river. The Delhi Jal Board then sprayed chemicals on the toxic foam to dissolve it.
Cabinet Hikes Dearness Allowance By 4% For Central Government Employees, Pensioners
The Union Cabinet on March 24 decided to increase the Dearness Allowance by four per cent to 42 per cent for central government employees and pensioners, said I&B minister Anurag Thakur in a press conference.
Anything Is Possible Once You Choose Hope!
Jaipur Collector Prakash Purohit, in a viral video, is seen assisting a specially-abled man by making him sit at his table and listening to his grievance. The person addresses his concern while pointing to a piece of paper and then displaying multiple documents as the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official patiently listens to him. We appreciate IAS Prakash Purohit for his compassionate nature!
Dignified Living! Over 5,000 Vacant Houses Converted To Affordable Rental Spaces For Urban Poor
The Affordable Rental Housing Complexes was launched during the pandemic to ensure dignified living conditions for migrant workers and the urban poor. So far, a total of 5,648 vacant houses have been converted into rental housing complexes and more than 4,000 people have been benefited.
Telangana: Arogya Mahila Scheme Takes Healthcare Services To More Than 11,000 Women
Launched on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Arogya Mahila scheme aims at providing comprehensive healthcare facilities exclusively for women every Tuesday in Telangana’s government hospitals.
Odisha Govt Announces Financial Aid To Over 50,000 Children Who Lost Parents Due To COVID
The Ashirbad scheme is a commitment from the Odisha Government to bring in positive development in the life of the children impacted by the COVID-19. They have so far identified 108 children who will be receiving a monthly aid of ₹2,500 each, until the age of 18.
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.
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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.
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