Scores of residents object to travellers site near leafy village
50 residents have objected to plans that look to transform land in the New Forest into a private travellers site in Marchwood.
Category: environment
The long walk home
E very year, as the first flakes of snow settle over Kalam, Utror, Mankyal, Bahrain and other areas of upper Swat, hundreds of families start preparing for a journey their ancestors have made for centuries. Known locally as mohajirati safar this seasonal migration is one of the oldest.
New Friendly Fishing add-on is live now on Minecraft Marketplace
Mojang Studios announced a new fishing adventure loaded with everything from tuna and clams to sharks, anchovies, and even treasure. The Friendly Fishing add-on is now live in the Minecraft Marketplace with all proceeds going to Conservation International.
‘India Day’ events in UNGA week, spotlight innovations for the Global South
‘India Day’ events in UNGA week, spotlight innovations for the Global South
Mumbai Weather Update: Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms Lash City; IMD Issues Orange Alert Along Konkan Belt
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall. For September 28, a red alert has been issued for Raigad district and the ghats of Pune, while districts including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Ratnagiri, Nashik, Satara and Kolhapur will remain under orange alert
Mumbai News: BMC And Private Agency Successfully Collect & Recycle 21,000 Kg Of E-Waste Across City In 5 Months
A private agency along with the BMC has successfully collected and recycled 21,000 kg of e-waste over the past five months. This includes 5,000 kg from households, 10,000 kg from various godowns across the city, and 6,000 kg from industrial sources.
Unseasonal rains destroyed 519 lakh ha of farmland across Maharashtra in 9 years
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis admitted that climate change was a major reason for repeated losses, noting how even the rain-deficient Marathwada region was now reeling under excess rainfall.
Mumbai Floods Insight: Embracing Sponge City Concepts Could Transform Urban Water Management
When it did not stop raining even on the eve of Navratri in Mumbai, well into the third week of September, worry was writ large for many in the city. When it poured incessantly and voluminously to flood Kolkata on Mahalaya and after, the city struggled to stay afloat.
Hiking in Lesotho: Remote villages to explore
Lesotho, a tiny landlocked kingdom in Southern Africa, is famous for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
Prince Hisahito Makes First Solo Public Engagement
Prince Hisahito, the eldest son of Prince and Princess Akishino, began his visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo on September 24th, marking his first solo official public engagement.