PM Narendra Modi Extends Gratitude To Namibia Over Return Of Big Cat
After releasing Cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, PM Narendra Modi extended gratitude to the African nation of Namibia for the airlifting of the extinct animal, making return to India, after 70 years. In his gratitude, PM Modi said, "This could not have been possible without their help". The return was in view of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Government of India and African Government.
Tags: Wildlife(315), Extinct Cheetah, Big Cat Returns, PM Narendra Modi, Namibia
Courtesy: ANI
PM Modi Releases 8 Cheetahs In Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park
Cheetahs have officially been reintroduced in India, with PM Modi releasing the eight imported cheetahs into the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on September 17, on the occasion of PM Modi’s birthday. Cheetahs were declared extinct in India in 1952, but has not been imported from Africa’s Namibia, as part of Indian government’s “Project Cheetah”. Reportedly, the cheetahs were transported to Gwalior in a cargo aircraft.
Tags: PM Modi, Cheetah, Namibia, Madhya Pradesh, Kuno National Park
Courtesy: ANI
India & Namibia Sign MoU; Likely To Reintroduce Cheetahs After 7 Decades
India signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Namibia, seeking to reintroduce cheetahs into the country after seven decades. By August 15, Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park is likely to receive the first tranche of cheetahs. A draft agreement has been signed for the trade of 12 cheetahs, and the final one is likely to be signed soon. Reportedly, India is trying to get the cheetahs before 75th Independence Day.
Tags: Cheetah, Namibia, Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, Wild Life
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Japan Finds 1st Case Of Omicron A Day After Closing Border
After closing all its borders to all foreigners, Japan confirms its first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. The variant was confirmed in a traveller who recently arrived from Namibia at Tokyo airport of Narita, reported Reuters. Closing all the borders is being considered as the world's toughest precautionary measure. Reportedly, the closure of the border, welcomed by the public, will be in effect for at least a month.
Tags: Japan, Covid-19, Omicron Strain, Namibia, Hirokazu Matsuno
Courtesy: Reuters
Spanish Engineers Pull Out Water By Processing Air
A Spanish company, Aquaer has made headlines for its methodology for extracting drinking water from thin air in order to supply in the dry areas. "The goal is to help people," said Enrique Veiga, an 82-year-old Engineer. The machines cool off the air using electricity, harnessing the same effect that causes condensation in air-conditioning units. Aquaer is already delivering clean, safe water to communities in Namibia and other African… read-more
Tags: Spanish Engineer, Aquaer, Namibia, water crisis
Courtesy: The Reuters
Germany Accepts Committed Genocide In Namibia During Colonial Rule
Germany on May 28 officially acknowledged the genocide in Namibia during the colonial-era of African country. Seeking forgiveness from the victim Namibians and their descendants, Germany’s minister Heiko Maas announced to provide development programme worth €1.1 bn. To be paid over 30 years, the programme includes infrastructure, healthcare and training programmes for impacted community. Reportedly, German colonisers killed thousands of… read-more
Tags: Germany, Namibia, Genocide, Colonial era
Courtesy: BBC News
India To Receive Cheetahs, Declared Locally Extinct In 1952, From Africa
In a world’s first inter-continental large carnivore's relocation, India will receive the first batch of cheetah from Africa by 2021 end. Declared extinct in India in 1952, the cheetahs will be relocated to six different locations in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. The relocation plan, germinated in 2009, was granted approval by the Supreme Court in 2020. Reportedly, two teams from Namibia and South Africa will visit India to guide the forest… read-more
Tags: Cheetah, Big Cats, environment, Africa, South Africa, Namibia
Courtesy: The Indian Express