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Novel study reveals litter provides habitat for diverse animal com
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Nottingham [England], January 25 (ANI): While a heap of litter lying in a river may be mistaken as a pollutant by some, however, in a novel study of local rivers, experts at the University of Nottingham in the UK have discovered that more invertebrates - animals without a backbone, such as
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China's dam-building over Brahmaputra risks water war with India
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Hong Kong, January 24 (ANI): China's plan to dam the Yarlung Zangbao, the world's highest river, threatens to spark conflict with downstream India, reported Asia Times.
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Cabinet approves Rs 5281.94 crore investment for 850 MW Ratle Hydr
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New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): The Union Cabinet has given its approval to an investment of Rs 5281.94 crore for 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project located on river Chenab in Kishtwar district by a new Joint Venture Company (JVC) to be incorporated between National Hydroelectric
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SC directs NGT panel for river monitoring to submit recommendation
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New Delhi [India], January 19 (ANI): The Supreme Court has directed the National Green Tribunal (NGT)-appointed committee for river monitoring to submit before it a copy of its report regarding recommendations made for the improvement of the quality of the Yamuna river water.
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Ladakh MP, senior ITBP oficials participate in Zanskar Winter Spor
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Leh (Ladakh) [India], January 19 (ANI): BLP MP from Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal and senior Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) officials participated in the opening ceremony of the Zanskar Winter Sports & Youth Festival 2021.
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Jain (Deemed-to-be) University's educational model is to bring in
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Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 18 (ANI/PRNewswire): The university faculty at Jain (Deemed-to-be University) believe that teaching is the art of building minds and souls of generations. Their passion is to impart theoretical knowledge incorporated to the applicable model, help studen
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Actor Dave Bautista offers reward of USD 20,000 to find person who
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Washington [US], January 17 (ANI): "Guardians of the Galaxy" star Dave Bautista has offered a reward of USD 20,000 for information on the person who wrote 'TRUMP' on the back of a manatee, a marine mammal also known as sea cows.
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Kumbh Mela 2021: Over 7 lakh devotees take holy dip in Ganga in Ha
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Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], January 15 (ANI): Marking the beginning of the auspicious Kumbh Mela on Thursday, over 7 lakh devotees took a holy dip in the bank of river Ganga in Haridwar, said the Information Department of the Uttarakhand government.
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India celebrates Makar Sankranti with fervour, devotees take holy
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New Delhi [India], January 14 (ANI): With multi-coloured kites filling the sky and devotees taking a dip in holy rivers, India is celebrating Makar Sankranti, which is one of the most auspicious times in a year that marks the transition of the Sun from Dakshinayan to Uttarayan.
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Toxic foam continues to float near Yamuna River bank in Delhi
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New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): For the last four days now, toxic froth can be seen floating in the Yamuna River and is accumulating near Chhat Ghat.
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SC takes suo moto cognizance on 'remediation of polluted rivers',
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New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance on the issue of "remediation of polluted rivers" observing that one of the major causes of water pollution was the discharge of non treated/ partially treated municipal waste and effluents of various
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SC takes suo moto cognizance over pollution in Yamuna, issues noti
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New Delhi [India], January 13 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo moto cognizance on issues relating to pollution in the Yamuna river.
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