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Manish Mundra Launches Wild Africa, Blending Photography, Storytelling & Diplomacy

By Khushboo Kumari September 13, 2025 000 photographs 28 Academy Awards africa Africa’s wildlife Ambassador Peter Munyiri artists Bangladesh Bhutan Businessman CEO childhood memories cinema conservation corporate leader creative thinking cultural ties Delhi Deoghar Dhanak Diplomacy Diplomats Director Drishyam Films emotional ties factual stories filmmaker High Commissioner Humility india inspiration internationally acclaimed filmmaker Jharkhand Kena Shree Kenya Kuch Adhuri Baatein Kunzum Café landscapes Maasai Mara Maldives Manish Mundra Masaan Mosaic Nepal New Delhi Newton observation Parthiv Shah patience photographer photography lovers poetry collections preservation producer reflections Serengeti Siya Sri Lanka storyteller storytelling sustainability TEDx speaker Through My Lens Wild Africa wilderness wildlife photography

Manish Mundra launched “Wild Africa: Through My Lens” featuring photos of African wilderness, emphasizing conservation. The event included discussions with Parthiv Shah and Kena Shree, and praise from Ambassador Peter Munyiri. Mundra, known for films like “Masaan,” discussed storytelling and the lessons he learned from wildlife photography.

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Massive Cloudburst Triggers Deadly Flash Floods in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir

By Khushboo Kumari August 14, 2025 Chishoti Chositi climate change community kitchens critically injured deadly flash floods devotees Evacuation Extreme Weather Events fatalities heavy rains Helicopters high-intensity rainfall himalayas Indian Army injured intense rainfall j&k police Jammu & Kashmir Jammu & Kashmir Disaster Management Department Kishtwar langars last motorable point local vendors Machail Mata Yatra makeshift stalls Massive cloudburst meteorological experts missing National Disaster Response Force ndrf Paddar pilgrimage rescue operations SDRF shrine slippery terrain State Disaster Response Force submerged area surging waters survivors tents uphill trek vehicles volunteers wall of water washed-out roads

A cloudburst caused flash floods in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, during the Machail Mata Yatra, leading to casualties. The disaster near the pilgrimage’s start killed at least 12, with reports suggesting a higher death toll, and injured over 100. Rescue operations are underway, and the yatra is suspended.

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Operation Olivia: ICG Shields 6.98 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles in Odisha

By Khushboo Kumari May 19, 2025 2025 Nesting Season Aerial Surveillance Aerial Surveillance Missions Awareness Programs Coastal Stretches Gahirmatha Beach illegal activities illegal fishing Indian coast guard Indian Wildlife Protection Act International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)Local Communities Marine Biodiversity Marine Conservation Mass Nesting MOUs Nesting Environments NGOs Odisha Coastline Olive Ridley Turtles Operation Olivia Over 6.98 Lakh PIB Delhi Protects Rushikulya River Mouth Schedule I Surface Patrol Sorties Sustainable Fishing Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs)Vulnerable

NEW DELHI: In a significant stride toward marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has successfully protected over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles at the…

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Supreme Court Halts Telangana’s Green Cover Clearance Near Hyderabad University, Demands Explanation

By Atul Krishan April 4, 2025 A G Masih affidavit Amicus Curiae Chief Secretary Deer deforestation ecological impact environmental litigation environmental protection forest clearance forest land Gaurav Agarwal green cover clearance heavy machinery hyderabad university IT park development judicial intervention Justices B R Gavai K Parameshwar Kancha Gachibowli land auction Legal proceedings peacocks Registrar (Judicial)Senior Advocate spot inspection statutory committee suo motu case Supreme Court Supreme Court order Telangana Telangana High Court unauthorized deforestation wildlife

New Delhi: In a strong rebuke to the Telangana government, the Supreme Court on Thursday ordered an immediate halt to the ongoing deforestation of a…

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Supreme Court Mandates Expert Agency to Boost Delhi’s Green Cover

By Atul Krishan February 17, 2025 affidavit submission afforestation initiative Amicus Curiae contempt petition Delhi Development Authority (DDA)Delhi Forest Department Delhi green cover environmental degradation environmental health expert agency financial requirements Forest Research Institute (FRI)GNCTD illegal tree cutting Justices Abhay S. Oka & Ujjal Bhuyan Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena Supreme Court sustainable urban development

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered the formation of an expert agency to spearhead a large-scale afforestation initiative aimed at increasing Delhi’s green cover.…

The quake's epicenter was Jheel Park, Dhaula Kuan, with some reporting a loud sound as the ground shook.

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4.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Delhi-NCR

By Aman Kumar Himanshu February 17, 2025 Delhi NCR earthquake Earthquake Safety Emergency Helpline Ground Shaking Jheel Park National Center for Seismology pm modi Richter Scale safety measures seismic activity Seismic Risk Seismic Waves Seismic Zone IV Tremors Urban Density

A 4.0 magnitude earthquake jolted Delhi-NCR early Monday, triggering strong tremors but no damage. Authorities urged caution, while experts reassured that aftershocks are normal.

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Nagaland University identify Stingless Bee, increase agri produce

By TNI Team May 26, 2025 agricultural yield AICRP Honeybees & Pollinators Amegiella bees Apis dorsata Apis florea arunachal pradesh ash-gourd Assam bee products Ber Biodiversity brinjal Capsicum annuum Central India chilli crop Chow Chow citrus conservation crop pollination calendars cucumber Department of Entomology Diptera fauna Dr. Avinash Chauhan dragon fruit Eastern India ecoclimatic conditions ecosystem extraction techniques feral stingless bee colonies food and forage cycle fruit set germination gooseberry greenhouse conditions guava halictid bees homestead apiaries honeybees inadequate pollination International Journal of Farm Sciences king chilli Lepidotrigona arcifera Lepidotrigona spp.mango manipur mass multiplication medicinal honey Meghalaya mellisopalynological studies mizoram Nagaland Nagaland University non-Apis bees North East India North India open field conditions passion fruit physiographic conditions pollination pollinators pumpkin queen cells rearing techniques Rhus School of Agricultural Sciences scientific beekeeping scientific domestication seed weight Sikkim Solanum spp.Southern India stingless bees sustainable farming sustainable livelihood syrphid bees Tetragonula iridipennis Tetragonula spp.tomato Tripura viability watermelon western India wild honey bees

The research outcomes of nearly ten years found methods for rearing stingless bees for quality honey production without fear of mixing of impurities in honey & minimising bee losses, which will lead to more profitability

Place name board of the Main Market of Rajouri Garden

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In Photos | Rajouri Garden residents struggle: Mismanagement, hygiene, neglect

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 23, 2025 AAP Bindra Park BJP cleanliness Delhi delhi elections Dhanwati Chandela elections enivronment issues Environment environmental impact environmental issues garbage garbage problem health hazard hygiene issues leaning tree local issues local problems Manjinder Singh Sirsa mcd mismanagement neglect park park maintenance photojournalism Rajouri Garden resident resident concerns Ritik Sharma safety concerns society unresponsive authorities

Rajouri Garden residents highlight neglected issues like a leaning tree and garbage piling up at Bindra Park. With elections near, they seek solutions, hoping Manjinder Singh Sirsa will address their concerns.

A view of the Okhla landfill covered in thick fog, highlighting pollution and low visibility in the area. (Photo Credit: Ritik Sharma)

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Dense fog blankets Delhi: Alarming AQI levels

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 10, 2025 air quality index (AQI) Delhi AQI AQI in Delhi artificial rain Delhi NCR Bahadurgarh vehicle collision CAQM restrictions Delhi CAT III compliant flights Delhi Delhi air pollution mitigation Delhi dense fog Delhi Environment Delhi minimum temperature drop Delhi NCR visibility Delhi weather forecast Delhi-Lucknow highway collision Environment farm fires and pollution flight delays Delhi fog fog advisory IMD fog impact on transportation North India fog warning severe air pollution NCR traffic disruptions Delhi train delays fog

Dense fog disrupts Delhi-NCR with zero visibility, delaying 150+ flights and 26 trains. AQI hits a severe 408, triggering stage 3 restrictions and calls for pollution control measures. A highway collision highlights fog-related risks, while IMD predicts persistent fog with possible improvement from light rain.

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Indian scientists discover new Indo-Burman Pangolin specie in Arunachal

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 9, 2025 biodiversity conservation Chinese pangolin climate and environmental change Indo-Burma region Indo-Burmese pangolin new discovery new species pangolins University of Calcutta Zoological Survey of India

A new species of pangolin called the Indo-Burmese pangolin (Manis indoburmanica). Found in the Indo-Burma region

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Indian Army raises additional company for Gomti River rejuvenation

By Aman Kumar Himanshu January 2, 2025 CETF environmental projects ex-servicemen Ganga Task Force Gomti River government initiatives Indian Army lucknow Ministry of Jal Shakti NMCG pollution monitoring river preservation river rejuvenation riverbank stabilization territorial army Yamuna Task Force

The Gomti Company began operations on January 1, 2025, with a soft raising ceremony by Headquarters Central Command. The grand inauguration, featuring the Honorable Minister of Jal Shakti, DGTA, and GOC-in-C, is set for the second week of January 2025.

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Indian Porcupines rescued from illegal confinement in Bihar

By Sumit Kumar December 29, 2024 bihar Bihar Forest Department Hystrix indica Indian Porcupines rescued from illegal confinement in Bihar Mithila Forest Division Mithila Forest Division of Bihar People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals PETA Wild Life wildlife offense report WLOR

NEW DELHI: In a significant operation, two Indian porcupines (Hystrix indica), a species protected under Schedule I of the Wild Life (Protection) Act (WPA), 1972,…

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Manish Mundra Launches Wild Africa, Blending Photography, Storytelling & Diplomacy

Massive Cloudburst Triggers Deadly Flash Floods in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir

Operation Olivia: ICG Shields 6.98 Lakh Olive Ridley Turtles in Odisha

Supreme Court Halts Telangana’s Green Cover Clearance Near Hyderabad University, Demands Explanation

Supreme Court Mandates Expert Agency to Boost Delhi’s Green Cover

4.0 magnitude earthquake shakes Delhi-NCR

Nagaland University identify Stingless Bee, increase agri produce

In Photos | Rajouri Garden residents struggle: Mismanagement, hygiene, neglect

Dense fog blankets Delhi: Alarming AQI levels

Indian scientists discover new Indo-Burman Pangolin specie in Arunachal

Indian Army raises additional company for Gomti River rejuvenation

Indian Porcupines rescued from illegal confinement in Bihar

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