Japan’s abandoned rice fields are being restored into year-round wetlands to replenish groundwater and bring back frogs, dragonflies and endangered aquatic wildlife

A restored wetland area surrounded by our Natural Water Sanctuary. (Picture source: Suntory) For years, many rice fields in Japan have been left unused as fewer people continued farming and rural communities grew older. Without regular care, many of these fields became covered with weeds. The frogs, dragonflies and other small animals that once lived…

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Dombivli hospital row: IMA announces statewide 24-hour OPD strike over assault on healthcare staff by Shiv Sena corporator | Mumbai News

The strike will begin at 6am on Monday and continue until 6am on Tuesday. MUMBAI: Following the alleged assault on doctors, nurses and healthcare staff at Shastri Nagar Municipal Hospital in Dombivli by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, the state unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has called for a 24-hour strike of OPD…

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KEB engineers oppose Rs 2,588 crore power project | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: A proposed Rs 2,588-crore intra state transmission project in Mandya district, Karnataka’s first to be implemented under the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) model, has trig-gered concerns over its long-term financial impact on electricity consumers. The Karnataka Electrici-ty Board (KEB) Engineers’ Association has filed objec tions before the Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Com-mission (KERC), arguing that…

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Innovation key to knowledge-driven India: Minister Majumdar at IISER Kolkata | Kolkata News

KOLKATA: Developing and nurturing bright young minds is crucial to build an inclusive knowledge-driven country where innovation should always be the backbone of India, Union minister of state for Education and minister of state for the Development of Northeastern Region Sukanta Majumdar said at the inauguration of a summer camp at IISER Kolkata. Majumdar, who…

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‘To atone donation theft, seek forgiveness’: Ayodhya Ram temple trust begins 10-day purification ritual | Lucknow News

LUCKNOW: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun a 10-day purification ritual in Ayodhya to “atone” for the alleged donation theft at the Ram temple and “seek forgiveness” from the Almighty, according to news agency PTI.It involves the daily recitation of the Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra by gurukuls across Ayodhya. The Vishnu Sahasranama Stotra…

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‘Avoid unruly behaviour’: CM Yogi says anti-social elements ‘tranishing’ Kanwar Yatra | India News

Appealing for restraint, CM Yogi said devotees should uphold the values associated with Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath Friday appealed to Kanwar yatris to maintain discipline during the annual yatra, warning that anti-social elements are “attempting to provoke violence and damage” the pilgrimage’s image.He urged…

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train update: Progress so far and Japan's E10 plan

India’s first bullet train project between Mumbai and Ahmedabad is progressing well. Initial operations will commence using Indian high-speed trains in 2027. Japan’s next-generation E10 Shinkansen trains will be introduced later, after 2030. The first operational stretch will connect Surat and Bilimora in Gujarat. This initiative significantly reduces travel time between the two major cities….

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