57 Crore rupees Approved for Strengthening Landslide-Prone Areas
Mumbai: To prevent landslides and ensure public safety, especially during the monsoon, ₹57 crore has been allocated for reinforcing 261 landslide-prone sites in Mumbai’s...
Breeding Centers to Save the Red-Headed Vultures from Extinction
To preserve the kingdom of the “King of Vultures,” plans are underway to promote conservation through artificial breeding. The efforts for vulture conservation and protection are progressing, albeit slowly, but with a sense of success. Encouraged by this, the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is now preparing to launch a campaign for the conservation of the red-headed vultures, often referred to as the “Asian king” of vultures, in collaboration with the government. Talks between BNHS and the Madhya Pradesh government are in the final stages. The proposal to establish a breeding center in Bhopal has already received approval. Artificially Bred […]
CCTV Surveillance for Thane Mangroves: Illegal Landfilling on Top
The Thane Municipal Administration has begun taking steps to curb encroachments on the mangrove areas in the coastal parts of the city, specifically targeting...
Cities in India at Risk due of High NO₂ Levels
The Indian cities at risk due to high toxic Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) levels in the atmosphere, according to a report ‘Beyond North India: NO₂...
Rising Health Issues and Respiratory Diseases Becoming Leading Causes of Death in Mumbai: Praja Foundation Report
Mumbai: A new report from the Praja Foundation highlights the growing health challenges faced by Mumbai residents, with lifestyle diseases like diabetes and worsening...
