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Leave now warnings issued for bushfires at Hotspur, Grampians National Park

ABC

Water-bombing aircraft have been called in to fight two out-of control bushfires in far south-west Victoria. Twenty CFA and Forest Fire Management Victoria crews are working on the ground to control the blaze, alongside seven aerial water-bombers. Forest Fire Management Incident Controller Jon Rofe told the ABC fire investigators and Victoria Police were at the fire ground trying to determine …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Travel: Experience Araku’s serene landscapes, tribal culture, and farm life this winter season

The Hindu

Serene landscapes, lush coffee plantations and a peek into tribal culture: this winter Araku offers experiences that blend adventure, Nature and culture. A walk through the woods Hidden within the emerald folds of Anantagiri’s coffee plantations, a wooden bridge invites visitors into Nature’s embrace. Aptly named Aranya, the 120-meter-long wooden bridge near Sunkarametta built by the Andhra Pradesh Forest Development …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Forest Dept Plans Plantations on Retrieved Podu Lands

Deccan Chronicle

Adilabad: The state forest department plans to develop plantations on so-called “retrieved” podu lands as part of an effort to connect fragmented forests and establish a corridor between the Tadoba Andhari and Kawal Tiger Reserves. Forest officials clarify that non-tribal cultivators can only receive pattas for podu lands under the Recognition of Forest Rights Act if they prove cultivation for …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Ecuadoran workers accuse 'monster' Japanese company of exploitation

Raw Story

Ex-employees of a Japanese textile company in Ecuador told Tuesday of their dire living and working conditions, after the country's constitutional court ruled the firm kept its staff in a slave-like setting. Some gave birth to children in unsanitary and overcrowded camps, while others were denied proper medical attention after work-related injuries, according to testimonies given at a news conference …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Unwind and unlock your potential at Pune’s Swastik

Deccan Chronicle

Swastik Wellbeing Sanctuary, ensconced in the Peacock Valley near Pune, redefines wellness in a holistic perspective, including spirituality as the primary force to unite health, wealth, love and bliss. Tucked away from the chaotic noises of the city, amidst the Western Ghats, Swastik pampers the body and soul, trying to align them in harmony to enjoy the ethereal experience and …

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2 weeks ago

Odisha: Major Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Cultivation

Deccan Chronicle

In a significant operation against illegal cannabis cultivation, a joint team of Odisha Police and excise officials destroyed cannabis crops worth an estimated Rs 8 crore in the Gajapati district on Sunday.Acting on a tip-off, the authorities targeted a hill near Pengam village under the Bada Sindhaba panchayat within the Mohana police limits. The plants were set on fire during …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in Colombia killing 1 and injuring 14

Associated Press

BOGOTA, Colombia — A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated at a police checkpoint in southwestern Colombia on Saturday, killing the driver and injuring 14 others, authorities said. Officers had been conducting inspections in the community of Las Penas in the Jamundi municipality to prevent possible violence by illegal armed groups, commander of the Cali Metropolitan Police Col. Carlos Oviedo told …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

If Joe Biden hadn’t pardoned his son Hunter, he would have been a target for Donald Trump

The Independent

While I can sympathise with Keith Poole’s position on Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter, I’m not convinced that it’s going to be the issue he anticipates. The American people have already shown that they’re no longer especially bothered about truth or justice, by re-electing Donald Trump in spite of his casual-at-best relationship with the truth, and the fact that …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Railway Tracks Deadly Threat for Tigers in Kagaznagar Forest

Deccan Chronicle

ADILABAD: Tigers in the Kagaznagar Forest Division and those moving back and forth between Maharashtra and Telangana are facing threats to their lives from trains when crossing the railway tracks, especially in Sirpur and Kagaznagar mandals. The Balharshah railway station is the next stop for express trains departing from Kagaznagar railway station while only passenger trains stop at Sirpur railway …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Decks cleared for winding up operations at Manjolai tea estate as Madras HC dismisses petitions by workers

New Indian Express

CHENNAI: The decks have been cleared for winding up the operations at the Manjolai estate in Tirunelveli district and evicting the workers as the Madras High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petitions challenging the voluntary retirement scheme announced by the Bombay Burmah Tea Corporation Limited and praying for the state government to take over the plantation. A special division bench …

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3 weeks ago

Manipur goes hard, destroys poppy plantations in 19,135 acres in last seven years

New Indian Express

GUWAHATI: As part of the “war on drugs,” Manipur destroyed poppy plantations in areas measuring over 19,135 acres between 2017 and 2024, a report prepared by the Manipur Remote Sensing Applications Centre said. According to the report, an analysis of 2023-2024 had confirmed the existence of poppy cultivation in Chandel, Churachandpur, Kamjong, Kangpokpi, Noney, Senapati, Tamenglong, Tengnoupal and Ukhrul, all …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

The journey of coffee in India and the Soliga community’s role in conservation

The Hindu

What will your cup of coffee taste like by 2050? Amidst the worry of what the future holds for coffee, a recent panel discussion at Bangalore International Centre explored the ecological history of coffee in India, the impacts of coffee production on biodiversity, producer observations of everyday climate change on their farms and how the Soliga, an indigenous community, grows …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Unveil South India’s Hidden Treasures This Winter: From Araku Valley To Kolli Hills

ABP News

Idukki, Kerala Located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, Idukki is a winter paradise with its mild and cool weather. Valparai, Tamil Nadu Located in the Western Ghats of Tamil Nadu, Valparai is a great hidden gem for a winter getaway. Known for its vast tea plantations, lush greenery, and mist covered hills, Valparai is a peaceful place away from …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Horrifying moment man is cut from belly of 23ft python that crushed him to death and swallowed him whole in Indonesia

Daily Mail

Horrifying footage shows the moment an Indonesian farmer was cut from the belly of a 23ft python that crushed him and swallowed him whole. Graphic footage shows how village chiefs arrived and sliced open the reptile to reveal the slime-covered corpse of the palm plantation farm hand shortly before midnight. Graphic footage shows how village chiefs arrived and sliced open …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

From Kodaikanal To Coonoor: Explore Colonial Charm Of South Indian Hill-Stations

ABP News

The hill stations of South India are among some of the most beautiful scenic paradise that not only attract the attention of people who visit them bt also old stories of the past during the colonial period. From tea plantations to cobblestone stone, these hill stations are like a history of the nature and time so perfectly mixed with that …

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4 weeks ago

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Associated Press

KARO, Indonesia — Rescuers in Indonesia recovered 16 bodies under tons of mud and rocks or that were swept away in flash floods that hit mountainside villages on Sumatra Island, officials said Monday. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and buildings in villages …

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4 weeks ago

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

Al Jazeera

At least 16 people have been killed on Sumatra when flash floods and a landslide struck the Indonesian island. Rescuers on Sunday pulled two bodies from a river after flash floods swept away at least 10 houses and damaged about 150 houses and other buildings in villages in South Tapanuli district, said Puput Mashuri, who heads the local disaster management …

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1 month ago

From Dzukou Valley To Valley Of Flowers: Discover India's Famous Flower Destinations

ABP News

India is a land of diverse landscapes and vibrant traditions and home to some of the most enchanting flower places in the world. During the monsoon season, this pristine valley transforms into a symphony of colours, with a mesmerising display of countless wildflowers, including the rare and elusive blue poppy. Dzukou Valley: This land of flowers is only known to …

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1 month ago

Huge Turnout for Third edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: The third edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run organised by Heartfulness in association of Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports and Fit India concluded today with a huge turn-out of 4200 running at the premises with 40000 runners from around the world joining from 80 different geographical locations. The third edition of the Granules Green Kanha Run meets the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Police use drones to bust 3.55 acre of ganja fields in ASR district

India Today

The Alluri Sitarama Raju district police deployed drones to conduct an extensive anti-ganja operation on Monday, November 11, identifying and destroying 3.55 acres of cannabis plantations across 20 locations in Degalarai village, Solabham panchayat, and G Madugula Mandal in Andhra Pradesh. The targeted plantations were on varied land types, including 1.2 acre of patta land where four individuals were cultivating …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sustainable Alternatives to Palm Oil in FMCGs: A Path Forward with ANRF and BioE3

The Hindu

India's new PPP initiative and the recently announced BioE3 policy emphasize the need for academia-industry partnership and the role of the bioeconomy in driving the economy while honouring India's commitment to sustainable development and climate action. The BioE3 policy encourages the conversion of chemical-based industries to sustainable bio-based industrial models, including the replacement of palm oil in soaps. The ANRF …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manjolai Tea Estates Case: High Court to Decide on Future of Tea Plantations

The Hindu

The Madras High Court is set to hear final arguments in the Manjolai tea estates case, with the fate of the 99-year-long lease hanging in the balance. The case revolves around the question of whether the tea estates can continue to operate in the reserve forest area, with the workers' livelihoods and the environment at stake.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Protecting Native Handicrafts: K. Pawan Kalyan's Call to Action

Deccan Chronicle

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan urges local communities and stakeholders to protect and promote native handicrafts in Andhra Pradesh. He emphasizes the importance of raw material availability for artisans involved in making Bobbili Veena and wooden toys at Etikoppaka and Kondapalli. The state government has prepared a comprehensive action plan to plant Ankudu Karra, Tella Poniki and Jackfruit trees …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sri Lanka police arrest three people after threat to Israelis at popular tourist spots

The Independent

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Leave now warnings issued for bushfires at Hotspur, Grampians National Park

Travel: Experience Araku’s serene landscapes, tribal culture, and farm life this winter season

Forest Dept Plans Plantations on Retrieved Podu Lands

Ecuadoran workers accuse 'monster' Japanese company of exploitation

Unwind and unlock your potential at Pune’s Swastik

Odisha: Major Crackdown on Illegal Cannabis Cultivation

A motorcycle loaded with explosives detonated in Colombia killing 1 and injuring 14

If Joe Biden hadn’t pardoned his son Hunter, he would have been a target for Donald Trump

Railway Tracks Deadly Threat for Tigers in Kagaznagar Forest

Decks cleared for winding up operations at Manjolai tea estate as Madras HC dismisses petitions by workers

Manipur goes hard, destroys poppy plantations in 19,135 acres in last seven years

The journey of coffee in India and the Soliga community’s role in conservation

Unveil South India’s Hidden Treasures This Winter: From Araku Valley To Kolli Hills

Horrifying moment man is cut from belly of 23ft python that crushed him to death and swallowed him whole in Indonesia

From Kodaikanal To Coonoor: Explore Colonial Charm Of South Indian Hill-Stations

Landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia’s Sumatra island, leaving 16 dead and 6 missing

Flash floods and landslides kill 16 people on Indonesia’s Sumatra island

From Dzukou Valley To Valley Of Flowers: Discover India's Famous Flower Destinations

Huge Turnout for Third edition of Granules Green Heartfulness Run

Police use drones to bust 3.55 acre of ganja fields in ASR district

Sustainable Alternatives to Palm Oil in FMCGs: A Path Forward with ANRF and BioE3

Manjolai Tea Estates Case: High Court to Decide on Future of Tea Plantations

Protecting Native Handicrafts: K. Pawan Kalyan's Call to Action

Sri Lanka police arrest three people after threat to Israelis at popular tourist spots