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Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh): A group of environmental activists in Neemuch has revived a tree that was cut in half. The tree, known as Alstonia Scholaris, was cut down by employees of Neemuch Municipality six months ago. It had been flourishing for 25 years before it was cut, leaving a one-foot stump. Despite complaint made by former councillor Dr Prithvi Singh Verma, no action was taken to save the tree. Determined to give the tree a second chance, Dr Verma shared the situation with Jagdish Sharma from Sankalp Paryavaran Sanstha. Together with other environmental enthusiasts, they devised a plan to revive the tree. They carefully placed the cut upper part back onto the stump using an iron sheet and applied a mixture of cow dung and Ayurvedic medicines. They then bandaged the tree, treating it like a patient in need of surgery. After six months of care, the tree has shown remarkable signs of recovery. On this Environment Day, it was found that the upper trunk has successfully fused with the stump and new branches and light green leaves have emerged, signalling that the tree has regained its life. Alstonia Scholaris, also known as Chatim Vriksha, is the state tree of West Bengal and holds cultural significance. This revival serves as a powerful reminder of the impact that dedicated individuals can have on the environment, encouraging everyone to take action to protect and nurture nature, said activists.
Jammu- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday reviewed the ongoing restoration work of the historic Mubarak Mandi complex, which was the power centre of the Dogra kings in Jammu, and stressed on enhancing its heritage appeal. The Mubarak Mandi Complex is one of Jammu's most significant architectural heritage sites and is envisioned as a comprehensive cultural centre, housing museums, conference venues and heritage hospitality services. Accompanied by Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani and MLA Yudhvir Sethi during the visit, the chief minister was briefed in detail on the multi-phas ...Read More >
Gurgaon: MCG additional commissioner Yash Jaluka directed bulk waste generators (BWG) across the city to ensure proper disposal of waste by private agencies who are assisting them. Giving these instructions in a meeting held on Friday, he said it is often observed that BWGs hand over their waste to private agencies, which only sort valuable items and dump the remaining waste on roads, drains, vacant land or public places. This, he said, not only affects cleanliness of the city but also poses a threat to public health."Under the Solid Waste Management Rules-2016, it is the legal and moral respo ...Read More >
Panaji: Chief minister Pramod Sawant sent a strong message to industries, stating that the dumping of hazardous and industrial waste in non-designated areas would not be tolerated. He chaired a meeting of the Goa Waste Management Corporation on Friday, and said that all types of waste, including industrial, chemical, and biomedical waste generated in the state, will be monitored and tracked.Sawant said that while nearly all hospitals and medical facilities complied with norms for the disposal of biomedical waste, just half of Goa's industries signed up to dispose of their hazardous waste at th ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Twelve people were arrested in connection with Wednesday's violent protest against an ethanol factory proposed at Pedda Dhanwada village in Jogulamba district. Sub-inspector D Jagadeeswar said the police used video footage to identify those involved in the unrest.In a video statement on Thursday, the SI said notices were issued to five others. "Protesters came armed with sticks and red chilli powder. They pelted stones at the police and set fire to a container and makeshift shelters meant for workers," he said, warning that more arrests would follow. "We urge villagers to maintain p ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 8 (PTI) Former Punjab MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu, who joined political outfit Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Party (BRP), claimed on Wednesday that her husband Navjot Singh Sidhu was not part of any political outfit. Spelling out a roadmap in Punjab, the former Congress leader told reporters here that the BRP will contest the 2027 assembly polls in the state. She advocated opium cultivation if her party forms the government after the next assembly elections. Kaur, who was expelled from the Congress about two months ago, announced joining the BRP on Monday night to "lead Punjab to achieve i ...Read More >
KOLKATA: An FIR has been lodged against Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of cricketer Mohammed Shami and Arshi Jahan, Hasin's daughter from her first marriage at Suri in Birbhum district in West Bengal. A few days ago, a conflict erupted over a plot of land in the Sonator area under ward no. 5 of Suri Municipality. The land reportedly belongs to Arshi and it is alleged that neighbor Guddu Bibi was trying to encroach that land. It is alleged that after the construction work started on the land on Friday last week, Hasin started beating up her neighbour. The locals captured the scene on camera. ...Read More >