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Over 4,300 Koalas Found in Newcastle’s Fringe Forests by Drone Survey
In a landmark study, researchers from the University of Newcastle have identified over 4,300 koalas living in bushlands on Newcastle’s suburban fringe. Using thermal imaging and drone technology, the team mapped populations across 208 sites, including regions like Sugarloaf State Conservation Area, which had few previous records. The results show...
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Video: Elderly Man Killed By Fighting Bulls In Kota
An elderly man in Kota, Rajastha died after being attacked by fighting bulls while trying to seek refuge on a shop's stairs.
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Delhi Government Reduces MLA Development Fund To ₹5 Crore
The BJP-led Delhi government has reduced the annual MLA Local Area Development (LAD) Fund from Rs 15 crore to Rs 5 crore, officials have said.
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'Cities Today Are Heat Traps, Prioritise Nature': UN Chief Heat Officer
Eleni Myrivili, one of the field's pioneers who currently serves as the Global Chief Heat Officer for UN-Habitat, spoke about the urgent need to redesign cities to keep asphalt-riddled areas from turning into impossible-to-escape "ovens".
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Study Finds Proximity To Trees Associated With Healthier Newborn Outcomes
Drexel University research reveals that expanding urban tree cover can significantly improve public health and reduce mortality rates, especially in low-income areas, emphasizing the role of green spaces in promoting environmental equity.
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Union Budget 2025 Will Initiate Reforms In Six Areas Including Taxation: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget will initiate reforms in six areas - taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory framework, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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PM's Vision Turns Into Reality As Unused Urban Space Becomes Sports Hubs In Ahmedabad
The Gujarat government has transformed areas under overbridges into vibrant sports hubs, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to maximise the potential of urban spaces.
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Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
"The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of AQI, where people are constantly exposed to hazardous substances." says our expert. Here's how and how to stay safe.
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Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Are Turning Nocturnal Due to Humans Encroaching Their Habitat, Study Finds
Mountain lions in Los Angeles are adapting to human recreational activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling by becoming more nocturnal, a recent study in Biological Conservation has revealed. Researchers tracked 22 GPS-collared mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018 and found that the animals shifted their activity ...
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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Setting Up Two Private Universities
The objective of the scheme is to generate employment in rural and urban areas and to connect the youth of the state with self-employment.
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India, Germany Decide To Expand Ties In Renewable Energy, Mobility Sectors
Ahead of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India, New Delhi and Berlin have decided to shore up cooperation in the areas of renewable energy, urban development, agroecology and mobility.
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Study Explains How Traffic Noise, Pollution Are Linked To Infertility
Roughly one in six people are affected by infertility worldwide. And with more than half the worlds population now living in urban areas, researchers are interested in whether living in noisy and polluted cities could be to blame.
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Tripura Chief Minister Takes Aerial Survey As Flood Situation Improves
The flood situation in Tripura, which witnessed catastrophic monsoon deluge for the first time in over three decades, slightly improved on Friday but vast areas including human habitations in urban and rural areas, still inundated.
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Unemployment Rate Declines To 6.7 Percent In India's Urban Areas: Survey
The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas declined to 6.7 per cent in the January-March period from 6.8 per cent a year ago, according to the National Sample Survey Survey (NSSO).
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How Poll Body Is Trying To Increase Voter Turnout In Politically Crucial UP
The Election Commission of India has set up more than 200 polling stations within housing societies in the urban areas of Uttar Pradesh to increase voter turnout in the politically crucial state.
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Over 4,300 Koalas Found in Newcastle’s Fringe Forests by Drone Survey
In a landmark study, researchers from the University of Newcastle have identified over 4,300 koalas living in bushlands on Newcastle’s suburban fringe. Using thermal imaging and drone technology, the team mapped populations across 208 sites, including regions like Sugarloaf State Conservation Area, which had few previous records. The results show...
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Video: Elderly Man Killed By Fighting Bulls In Kota
An elderly man in Kota, Rajastha died after being attacked by fighting bulls while trying to seek refuge on a shop's stairs.
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Delhi Government Reduces MLA Development Fund To ₹5 Crore
The BJP-led Delhi government has reduced the annual MLA Local Area Development (LAD) Fund from Rs 15 crore to Rs 5 crore, officials have said.
-
'Cities Today Are Heat Traps, Prioritise Nature': UN Chief Heat Officer
Eleni Myrivili, one of the field's pioneers who currently serves as the Global Chief Heat Officer for UN-Habitat, spoke about the urgent need to redesign cities to keep asphalt-riddled areas from turning into impossible-to-escape "ovens".
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Study Finds Proximity To Trees Associated With Healthier Newborn Outcomes
Drexel University research reveals that expanding urban tree cover can significantly improve public health and reduce mortality rates, especially in low-income areas, emphasizing the role of green spaces in promoting environmental equity.
-
Union Budget 2025 Will Initiate Reforms In Six Areas Including Taxation: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget will initiate reforms in six areas - taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory framework, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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PM's Vision Turns Into Reality As Unused Urban Space Becomes Sports Hubs In Ahmedabad
The Gujarat government has transformed areas under overbridges into vibrant sports hubs, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to maximise the potential of urban spaces.
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Poor AQI: Can Air Pollution Affect Sperm Health?
"The adverse effects of air pollution on sperm health are especially alarming in urban areas experiencing high levels of AQI, where people are constantly exposed to hazardous substances." says our expert. Here's how and how to stay safe.
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Mountain Lions in Los Angeles Are Turning Nocturnal Due to Humans Encroaching Their Habitat, Study Finds
Mountain lions in Los Angeles are adapting to human recreational activities such as hiking, jogging, and cycling by becoming more nocturnal, a recent study in Biological Conservation has revealed. Researchers tracked 22 GPS-collared mountain lions in the Santa Monica Mountains between 2011 and 2018 and found that the animals shifted their activity ...
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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Setting Up Two Private Universities
The objective of the scheme is to generate employment in rural and urban areas and to connect the youth of the state with self-employment.
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India, Germany Decide To Expand Ties In Renewable Energy, Mobility Sectors
Ahead of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to India, New Delhi and Berlin have decided to shore up cooperation in the areas of renewable energy, urban development, agroecology and mobility.
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Study Explains How Traffic Noise, Pollution Are Linked To Infertility
Roughly one in six people are affected by infertility worldwide. And with more than half the worlds population now living in urban areas, researchers are interested in whether living in noisy and polluted cities could be to blame.
-
Tripura Chief Minister Takes Aerial Survey As Flood Situation Improves
The flood situation in Tripura, which witnessed catastrophic monsoon deluge for the first time in over three decades, slightly improved on Friday but vast areas including human habitations in urban and rural areas, still inundated.
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Unemployment Rate Declines To 6.7 Percent In India's Urban Areas: Survey
The unemployment rate for people aged 15 years and above in urban areas declined to 6.7 per cent in the January-March period from 6.8 per cent a year ago, according to the National Sample Survey Survey (NSSO).
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How Poll Body Is Trying To Increase Voter Turnout In Politically Crucial UP
The Election Commission of India has set up more than 200 polling stations within housing societies in the urban areas of Uttar Pradesh to increase voter turnout in the politically crucial state.
