Environment

Arunachal Pradesh, located in far northeastern corner of India and close to border of China, is among the less explored NE states. There are several enticing and serene regions in the hilly state that are ideal for tourists weary of urban…
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PATNA—Lightning strikes have claimed more than 400 lives in Bihar in the past one year, alarming the environmentalists. A report prepared by the Climate Resilient Observing Systems Promotion Council (CROPC) that works closely with the…
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PATNA—Hapless villagers in Bihar are dismantling their own dwellings as the floodwaters from turbulent river threaten to devour the entire village. In Bhawanipur village located on the banks of Sikarahana river in East Champaran, the…
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PATNA—Floodwaters have entered various villages in Bihar, badly affecting normal life and prompting the villagers to flee for safer places. The problem has got created since several rivers are flowing above danger mark due to heavy rains…
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RANCHI—A young elephant which went berserk killing 16 people in Jharkhand after being separated from a herd has been reunited. Forest officials said the separated young elephant was reunited with the herd of 22 elephants in Giridih…
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PATNA/NEW DELHI—Scores of bodies, believed to be of COVID-19 victims, found floating in Ganga have not polluted the river water, according to a report of Jal Shakti Ministry. The water quality was tested after several bodies were found…
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PATNA—Farmers in Bihar went ecstatic when the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted about “normal to above normal” rainfall in most part of the country this year. They, however, have suffered the first major setback when the…
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PATNA—A forest department team has finally caught the straying Royal Bengal Tiger after three days of constant efforts. The tiger is healthy and has been released in the division two of the Valmiki Tiger Reserve (VTR), Battiah, the lone…
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PATNA—The Bihar government on Saturday launched an ambitious plan to plan to at least 50 million saplings in a year in order to boost greenery and conserve environment. The pan was launched by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar to mark…
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NEW DELHI/PATNA—The Centre has ruled out much variation in river water quality owing to disposal of dead bodies into the river. Dozens of bodies, suspected to be of COVID-19 victims, were found to be floating in the river Ganges and its…
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