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NGT) has said that only the Centre can decide whether constructing a «strong» battalion infrastructure in a reserve forest area would impact the issue of conservation of forests. The green panel was hearing a plea alleging that Assam's forest department had illegally diverted 28 hectares of reserve forest for the establishment of the 2nd Assam Commando Battalion in the Assam-Nagaland interstate border area of Geleky Reserve Forest in Sibsagar district. It also alleged that unauthorised permission was granted by the then Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) M K Yadava, who «misused his power and position to divert a large part of the forest area» without taking consent from the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). In an order passed on August 9, the eastern bench of the NGT comprising judicial member Justice Sheo Kumar Singh and expert member Arun Kumar Verma noted that an affidavit was filed by the present PCCF, stating the construction of the forest battalion was an «activity for forest conservation and management» and while undertaking it, no trees were felled.

Maoists were killed on Wednesday in an encounter with Madhya Pradesh Police in Balaghat district, officials said.

Chinese zoo has provoked outrage by painting dogs orange and black and presenting them as tigers.

Veterans’ Day in the US is observed in the month November. The red-letter days is a designated Federal Holiday. Veterans’ Day is on November 11. This year November 11 is on Monday. This means there will be long weekend.

III Points Festival with a special headlining show, as per the reports of the New York Post.

He was talking about Encephalartos woodii (E. woodii), a plant from South Africa. E. woodii is a member of the cycad family, heavy plants with thick trunks and large stiff leaves that form a majestic crown. These resilient survivors have outlasted dinosaurs and multiple mass extinctions. Once widespread, they are today one of the most threatened species on the planet. The only known wild E. Woodii was discovered in 1895 by the botanist John Medley Wood while he was on a botanical expedition in the Ngoye Forest in South Africa. He searched the vicinity for others, but none could be found. Over the next couple of decades, botanists removed stems and offshoots and cultivated them in gardens.

A Forest in the City: Living within Sanjay Gandhi National Park/Aarey Colony in Mumbai tells stories of the struggles, triumphs and culture of people living in a forest within a metropolis.The exhibition at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalay’s Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation gallery (till 17 July) is an outcome of a three-year research project at Mumbai’s Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Studies (KRVIA) in collaboration with Pani Haq Samiti, an NGO that advocates universal access to water. The project explores issues of access to infrastructure by poor and marginalised communities within SGNP and Aarey Colony.It is a collaboration between different institutions, activists, community groups and individuals, including architects, urbanists, anthropologists, activists, community members, cultural practitioners and archivists, led by Rohan Shivkumar, a teacher at KRVIA, and his colleague Lisa Bjorkman, a political ethnographer and anthropologist.Also read: Lounge Loves: Palestinian content creators, Psych on Netflix and moreA Forest in the City tells us how we have made misfits of the people who live there, protecting and nurturing the forest while we strip them of their basic human rights.

Grayson Murray, the two-time PGA Tour winner, has passed away on Saturday morning. He was 30-year-old. Earlier on Friday, Murray did not participate in the second round of Charles Schwab Challenge. No cause of death has been specified so far. In 2021, Murray revealed on social media that he was receiving treatment for alcoholism. He was also open about his mental health struggles after winning in January.

Narendra Modi stayed in April 2023, Radisson Blu Plaza in Mysuru, is considering legal action because his bills of ₹80.6 lakh have not been paid, The Hindu reported. PM Modi was in Mysuru to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Project Tiger, organized by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF).The State Forest Department was told to organise an event from April 9 to 11, costing ₹3 crore with full funding from the Central government.

Manchester City took another step in their bid to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title with a 2-0 victory over relegation-threatened Nottingham Forest on Sunday, with Josko Gvardiol and Erling Haaland on target. Pep Guardiola’s men kept the pressure on leaders Arsenal, pulling to within a point of the Gunners — who held on to win 3-2 at Tottenham Hotspur earlier in the day — in the table with a game in hand. Gvardiol got City on the scoreboard when he headed in Kevin De Bruyne’s corner kick in the 32nd minute in a nervous first half that saw Forest miss a couple of terrific chances.

U.S. Bank Wealth Management Senior Vice President Lisa Erickson analyzes stock movements, the job market and potential 'further signs of deterioration.' 

Electric vehicle charging ports are a key part of President Joe Biden’s effort to encourage drivers to move away from gasoline-powered cars and trucks that contribute to global warming, but only four states have them

Gum makers are trying to figure out what will make Americans start chewing again

Aston Villa insists the club is operating within the financial rules of the English Premier League despite reporting a loss of 119.6 million pounds in its latest accounts

Manchester City are all set to play Tottenham Hotspur in the fourth round of FA Cup. Man City are the current champions of FA Cup. Tottenham are aiming to win it after three decades. Manchester City versus Tottenham Hotspur FA Cup soccer match will kick off at 3 pm (ET) on January 26. Tottenham vs Man City soccer match will be live streamed on ESPN+ in US.

N Biren Singh on Saturday evening air dashed to Guwahati and discussed security and developmental aspects of the northeast with his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma. Taking to Facebook, Biren said “It was a pleasure meeting with the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji, at his official residence in Guwahati today.” “Discussed various matters concerning the security and development of the North East region.

Monster Hunter Now has been revealed, featuring the debut of Azure Rathalos and other exciting events. Here's a breakdown of what hunters can expect.

Pratap Simha was recently in the news over his connection with the Parliament security breach incident on December 13. The visitor pass was issued to one of the security breach accused in the name of BJP MP from Mysuru Pratap Simha. According to India Today, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre confirmed Vikram Simha's arrest and said authorities held him for illegally cutting 126 trees and selling the wood in the Hassan district.

LEGO and Fortnite has hit the gaming scene, prompting players to explore the intricacies of survival in this vibrant, blocky world. As players embark on their LEGO Fortnite adventure, the question of campfires and potential risks becomes a focal point of inquiry.

Pink Rathian event in Monster Hunter Now is set to kick off on December 23, 2023, at 9:00 am (local time) and will conclude on December 31, 2023, at midnight (local time). During this period, Pink Rathian, a formidable subspecies, will be found in Forest habitats. Once the event concludes on Sunday, December 31, 2023, Pink Rathian will no longer be accessible. Hunters are advised to seize the opportunity during this limited time to acquire her weapons and armor.