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Tamil Nadu Declares Heatwave a State Disaster

The Tamil Nadu government declared heatwaves a State-specific disaster. This decision aims to provide relief for those affected by extreme heat. It includes financial aid for families of heat-related fatalities and interim measures to manage heat impacts. Funding will come ..

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What is Deepam 2.0 Scheme?

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme in Edupuram, Srikakulam. This initiative offers free gas cylinders to women, aiming to provide clean cooking energy and improve living conditions. Naidu personally distributed the cylinders, denoting the importance ..

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Aandhi Village’s Journey to Zero-Waste Transformation

Aandhi, a small village in Jaipur district, is adopting a zero-waste model. This initiative is driven by green technology. The village aims to convert various types of waste into valuable resources. This includes food waste, agricultural waste, wastewater, and hospital ..

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Rajasthan Launches Investment Promotion Scheme 2024

The Rajasthan government launched the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024. This initiative aims to boost private investment across various sectors. It is an important upgrade from the previous RIPS 2022. The scheme was introduced ahead of the ‘Rising Rajasthan’ ..

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Pune Forest Department Proposes Mizo-Carnivorous Conservation Project

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

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

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

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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