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Nagercoil Municipal Corporation plans major park restoration

The Nagercoil Municipal corporation is set to restore the major parks in the city that have not undergone any restoration in recent years. Ramasamy Iyer Memorial Park in Veppamoodu Junction and development of a new park at Semmankulam in Avvai Shanmugam Road in Nagercoil. Nagercoil Corporation Mayor R. Mahesh said the project aimed to transform the area into a small …

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2 days, 13 hours ago

Florida students are giving up Saturdays to learn Black history lessons their schools don’t teach

Associated Press

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Buried among Florida’s manicured golf courses and sprawling suburbs are the artifacts of its slave-holding past: the long-lost cemeteries of enslaved people, the statutes of Confederate soldiers that still stand watch over town squares, the old plantations turned into modern subdivisions that bear the same name. Florida has required public schools to teach African American history for …

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2 days, 15 hours ago

Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

Associated Press

CANYON DE CHELLY NATIONAL MONUMENT, Ariz. — Commercial air tours will soon be prohibited over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona under a plan approved this week by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service. “Prohibiting commercial air tours protects these lands’ cultural and spiritual significance to the Navajo Nation,” said park Superintendent Lyn Carranza. “Canyon …

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4 days, 17 hours ago

'Good catch': Elon Musk and Greg Abbott unite to oppose claim that doesn’t exist

Raw Story

Greg Abbott applauded Elon Musk's commitment to stopping government waste after the tech billionaire — who heads the "Department of Government Efficiency" task force to try to cut $2 trillion from the budget — vowed to block the federal government from funding the construction of a new football stadium for the Washington Commanders in the omnibus spending deal. The flap …

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6 days, 7 hours ago

42 new premier institutions established in last 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan highlighted the growth in higher education in the country in the last decade at a press conference in Delhi. He spoke about the expansion of these institutions, surge in student enrolment and recruitment, the One Nation One Subscription initiative, among other subjects. He said, “The One Nation One Subscription initiative aims to promote both core and …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Qingdao's sights set on ecological vitalization

China Daily

Carbon reduction, environmental protection drive city's efforts to realize its green transformation This year, the Qingdao government has upheld the development concept centered on people and made continuous efforts in the environment, education, healthcare, sports and culture, enhancing service quality and efficiency. To help build an ecological civilization, Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, is ramping up …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Qingdao's sights set on ecological vitalization

China Daily

Carbon reduction, environmental protection drive city's efforts to realize its green transformation This year, the Qingdao government has upheld the development concept centered on people and made continuous efforts in the environment, education, healthcare, sports and culture, enhancing service quality and efficiency. To help build an ecological civilization, Qingdao, a coastal city in East China's Shandong province, is ramping up …

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1 week ago

Shutters come up at openings on canal banks in R.A. Puram

The Hindu

Residents of R.A. Puram and R.K. Nagar are pleased about Public Works Department’s initiative to install gates at various openings along canal banks and stormwater drain outlets below the Mandaveli railway station. The old, broken gates in R.A. Puram have also been replaced following many complaints about dumping of garbage and public misuse. I also request the PWD and GCC …

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1 week ago

Theme parks more than play

China Daily

Rising appeal and popularity of resorts across age groups driving social and economic changes, Yang Feiyue reports. An increasing number of elderly Chinese, like Xiao's parents, are showing an interest in visiting theme parks, according to the 2024 theme park development report. For visitors to theme parks like Haichang Ocean Park and Happy Valley, which have locations around the country, …

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1 week ago

Shanghai targets outdoor smoking

China Daily

Electronic screens on skyscrapers in Shanghai display the slogan "Smoke-free Shanghai". Nine departments in Shanghai have jointly issued a notice aimed at reducing secondhand smoke exposure outdoors and promoting a smoke-free, healthy environment, the Shanghai Municipal Health Promotion Center announced on Wednesday. The initiative, led by departments including the Social Work Department of the CPC Shanghai Municipal Committee and the …

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Bengaluru Airport is developing a massive business park near the airport

India Today

Bengaluru Airport City Limited, a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited, has started building a large 2 million square foot Business Park. Bengaluru Airport City is being designed as a mixed-use area, with business parks, educational and healthcare districts, research and development hubs, as well as various entertainment and hospitality facilities. The development will also benefit from enhanced connectivity with …

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China's pivotal role in Global South

China Daily

WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY In 2024, the world was facing major challenges in terms of economy, security, climate change and the possibility of the global order collapsing. China provides financial and technical assistance to many Global South countries, particularly through grants and concessional loans. As it is increasingly becoming a global leader in technology and innovation, many countries in the Global …

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1 week ago

China's pivotal role in Global South

China Daily

WANG XIAOYING/CHINA DAILY In 2024, the world was facing major challenges in terms of economy, security, climate change and the possibility of the global order collapsing. China provides financial and technical assistance to many Global South countries, particularly through grants and concessional loans. As it is increasingly becoming a global leader in technology and innovation, many countries in the Global …

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1 week ago

Theme parks more than play

China Daily

Summer vacationers flock to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park. As her retired parents had never visited a large theme park before, Xiao decided to make the trip a three-generation family experience. When she asked her parents if they would go back again, they said yes, and even suggested visiting other theme parks with their grandson. An increasing number of elderly Chinese, …

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Qingdao to have 1,000 parks by 2025

China Daily

Qingdao in East China's Shandong province is set to become even greener in the future as the city shoots for over 1,000 parks by the end of 2025, the municipal government announced on Dec 11. Qingdao currently boasts a total of 966 parks comprised of 330 urban parks, 622 pocket parks, and 14 forest parks. Since the beginning of this …

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1 week ago

Mark Murphy, veteran Orange County politician, dies at 67

LA Times

Mark Murphy was first elected mayor of Orange in 2000, then went on to serve two more terms. Named Orange’s Citizen of the Year in 2010, Murphy was a lifelong resident of the city, which he described on a Facebook post as “the best place to live, work and raise a family.” An account manager for Hewlett-Packard for 33 years …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Yangling deepens trade cooperation with SCO nations

China Daily

Photo shows a cultural and creative hub of the Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Industries Demonstration Zone in Shaanxi, Oct 27, 2024. This marks the first train from the Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Industries Demonstration Zone in Shaanxi, aiming to foster agricultural trade cooperation with member countries of SCO. Wang Bin, deputy general manager of Yangling Modern Agriculture International Cooperation Co, said, "This …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Yangling deepens trade cooperation with SCO nations

China Daily

Photo shows a cultural and creative hub of the Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Industries Demonstration Zone in Shaanxi, Oct 27, 2024. This marks the first train from the Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Industries Demonstration Zone in Shaanxi, aiming to foster agricultural trade cooperation with member countries of SCO. Wang Bin, deputy general manager of Yangling Modern Agriculture International Cooperation Co, said, "This …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Procure Exotic Animals for Zoos: Konda Surekha

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Zoos and parks should adopt more carbon-neutral practices and take up new initiatives like glass enclosures for tigers, wildlife experience centres, environmental education centres and procure exotic animals to enhance zoo collections, said minister for forests Konda Surekha. Surekha, who is also chairperson of Zapat, virtually inaugurated several new initiatives at the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad. These included …

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Hyderabad City’s sporting grounds restricted for kids

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s sporting grounds are being gradually taken over for administrative requirements, leaving little space for children to play. It’s disheartening to see it closed off when so many rely on it for exercise and social interactions.” Bison Ground, historically a shared space for sports and recreation, now primarily serves as a training site for National Cadet Corps camps. The …

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10 Destinations To Consider For Your Next Family Vacation

Huff Post

When parents-to-be worry about the sacrifices they’ll have to make after having children, travel often sits at the top of their list. Namibia “Namibia gets our vote as one of the best places for intrepid family travel,” said Lynn, the U.K. travel blogger quoted above. Morocco “It’s so close to Europe, yet feels a world away with vibrant medinas, sweeping …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Revanth Urges Centre to Speed up Approvals

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has sought expedited approvals and financial support from the Centre for several key infrastructure and development projects in Telangana. The Chief Minister urged Gadkari to sanction immediate technical and financial clearances for the 159-km northern part of the Regional Ring Road, declared as National Highway 161AA in 2017. In his meeting with Kishan Reddy, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Charred by fire, these grand California redwoods rise again. How to hike among them

LA Times

• Big Basin Redwoods State Park, near Santa Cruz, is recovering after fire scorched almost the entire park in 2020. The route in question is the Redwood Loop Trail, part of Big Basin Redwoods State Park in the Santa Cruz Mountains. “You’ll see shoots of green coming off these black trunks throughout the park,” said Will Fourt, senior park and …

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Park ranger faces federal counts for targeting gay cruising spots and extorting victims to have sex with him

The Independent

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Nagercoil Municipal Corporation plans major park restoration

Florida students are giving up Saturdays to learn Black history lessons their schools don’t teach

Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

'Good catch': Elon Musk and Greg Abbott unite to oppose claim that doesn’t exist

42 new premier institutions established in last 10 years: Dharmendra Pradhan

Qingdao's sights set on ecological vitalization

Qingdao's sights set on ecological vitalization

Shutters come up at openings on canal banks in R.A. Puram

Theme parks more than play

Shanghai targets outdoor smoking

Bengaluru Airport is developing a massive business park near the airport

China's pivotal role in Global South

China's pivotal role in Global South

Theme parks more than play

Qingdao to have 1,000 parks by 2025

Mark Murphy, veteran Orange County politician, dies at 67

Yangling deepens trade cooperation with SCO nations

Yangling deepens trade cooperation with SCO nations

Procure Exotic Animals for Zoos: Konda Surekha

Hyderabad City’s sporting grounds restricted for kids

10 Destinations To Consider For Your Next Family Vacation

Revanth Urges Centre to Speed up Approvals

Charred by fire, these grand California redwoods rise again. How to hike among them

Park ranger faces federal counts for targeting gay cruising spots and extorting victims to have sex with him