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Waste At Mumbai Beach Video Raises Alarming Environment Concerns
Waste heap on Mumbai beach video goes viral on social media platforms, leaving concern about the environment and pollution. Netizens reacted to the shared viral video, saying the reason is due to the rising number of buildings, constructions and cutting down trees in the metropolitan cities. Furthermore, people throwing garbage on roads and waste on beaches is also a major reason for this and urged people to behave responsibly.
Tags: Mumbai Beach, netizens, waste, Plastic Waste, environment
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Itanagar-Hollongi Highway Landslide Causes Connectivity Issues: Arunachal Pradesh
In Itanagar, a massive landslide blocked an arterial road, resulting in a massive traffic jam and causing trouble to people stranded with their vehicles. On June 21, due to the landslide, Itanagar-Hollongi near Chimphu, at 10:30 am. The administration started work to clear the debris, which is likely to be finished in a couple of days, leaving stranded vehicles and people with no choice but to stay nearby.
Tags: landslide, Itanagar, Vehicles Stranded, Arunachal Pradesh, environment
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Assam Floods: 2 Police Officers Washed Away In Waters In Nagaon District
The flood situation in Assam continues to stay grim as two police personnel were washed away in flood waters in Central Assam's Nagaon district, on June 19. The incident occurred in Kanpur area, when a team of police officers went to investigate a case. After the officers were washed away, the body of the constable was recovered. Meanwhile, the officer-in-charge is still missing, and the search is underway.
Tags: Assam, Nagaon, Flood, assam flood, environment
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Centre To Completely Phase-Out Single-Use Plastics By June 30
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) stated that directions have been issues at Central and State levels, to compeletly phase-out single-use plastic items by June 30. Manufacture, stocking, sale and use of several single-use plastic items with low utility and high littering potential are prohibited from July 1. Furthermore, consent will be revoked to those industries that fail to comply with the orders.
Tags: environment, Plastic, Pollution, Single-use Plastic, CPCB
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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PM Modi To Launch LiFE Movement Initiative Via Video Conference
PM Narendra Modi is going to launch its "LiFE Movement" global initiative on June 6. The Lifestyle for Environment aims adaptation of environmentally friendly lifestyle, welcoming suggestions from academics, institutes, and universities, for persuading individuals to adopt a healthy environment-conscious lifestyle. The virtual event will be witnessed by dignitaries like Bill Gates, Milanda Gates, and others. Notably, the idea of the LiFE… read-more
Tags: PM Narendra Modi, Virtual Conference, Lifestyle, environment, Global Initiative
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TTD Imposes Complete Ban On Plastic Products In Tirumala
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) announced a total ban on plastic bottles, bags, covers, and other nondegradable items, from June 1. The decision to ban plastic products was in order to protect the environment, for which the board issued an order which include, the separation of wet-dry garbage, mass cleaning from 1-3 pm, every Tuesday, for shop-owners and hotels. Furthermore, AP Government also decided to impose a plastic ban.
Tags: TTD, Plastic Ban, Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh, environment
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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DSLSA Launches 'Environmental Literacy Week' Initiative In Delhi
Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) declared the commencement of "Environmental Literacy Week," collaborating with numerous agencies and organizations from May 29. This year marks the 50th anniversary of June 5 as World Environment Day. The week-long awareness campaign, according to DSLSA, will focus on living in harmony with environment. DSLSA has also said that they would be collecting contributions of clothing, books, and toys for… read-more
Tags: DSLSA, World Environment Day, Environmental Literacy Week, Delhi, environment
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Leopard Rescued From Army Cantonment In Japaiguri
An adult leopard has been rescued from the Binnaguri Cantonment. The leopard had strayed into the area earlier on May 8, causing alarm among the residents. The cantonment authorities soon alerted forest officials about the presence of the big cat in the area. The leopard was rescued by the officials, and taken to the Lataguri Environmental Observatory, where it would undergo treatment.
Tags: environment, Leopard, Wildlife Sanctuary, Wildlife Protection, Wildlife
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Om Birla Cautions Against Misuse Of Natural Resources
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed the need for a sustainable environment, during an event on April 16. During his speech at a Parliamentary Research and Training Institute program, Birla called for innovative methods to preserve the environment. He also cautioned against the misuse of natural resources. He also stated that climate change affects various aspects of human life, like the ecosystem, the economy, etc.
Tags: environment, Environmental Issues, Climate Change, Sustainable Development, global warming
Courtesy: ANI
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5.3 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh's North of Pangin reported an earthquake of 5.3 magnitude on the richter scale, on April 15. At around 6:56 am, the tremors were confirmed, according to National Centre of Seismology (NCS). "Earthquake of magnitude:5.3, occured on 15-04-2022, 06:56:19 IST, Lat: 38.52, Long: 97.03, Depth: 30 Km, Location: 1179 Km N of Pangin, Arunachal Pradesh," mentioned a Tweet from NCS.
Tags: Earthquake, Arunachal Pradesh, Pangin, NCS, environment
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