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World Environment Day Marked by rallies, Public Meetings in Hyderabad

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Former MP and CPI Secretary Syed Azeez Pasha, also President of All India Tanzeem Insaf, addressed the crowd, noting India’s alarming deforestation rate, ranking second globally after Brazil. He cited the loss of 5.8 million trees between 2019 and 2022, with an 11% reduction in fully grown trees. Telangana, he added, lost 11,422 hectares of forest land from 2014 to 2024, the highest in South India.

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Godavari River : A Sacred Lifeline Under Threat from Pollution

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The Godavari’s fertile delta, known as the “Rice Granary of South India,” sustains crops like rice and pulses, while its cultural significance draws pilgrims to sites like Trimbakeshwar and Bhadrachalam, especially during the Pushkaram festival every 12 years. However, the Godavari’s sanctity and utility are under severe threat due to rampant pollution, rendering its water unfit for human consumption in many stretches.

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Stunning Spectacle at a Tiger Reserve  

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In Kodaikanal’s Palani Hills, firefly sightings have become rarer over the past few decades due to increased urbanization and light pollution. Conservation efforts in ATR, supported by the Forest Department and researchers, aim to protect these insects by studying their ecology and reducing human-induced disturbances like night tourism and vehicle movement.

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Vanajeevi Ramaiah, man who made land to bloom has fallen silent

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Hailing from Reddy Palli village, just five kilometers from Khammam town, Ramaiah was a small farmer whose life-long green mission began in his farm and spread throughout his village. The roads leading to Reddy Palli are now flanked by giant trees, a testament to his labor of love. Over the years, he planted more than one crore trees, making an unparalleled contribution to biodiversity.

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Hyderabad’s Himayat Sagar, its Eco Park and a profound metamorphosis

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Located just a short drive from Hyderabad city, the bird park is expected to become a sought-after weekend destination for families, tourists, and bird watchers. With its innovative design and focus on sustainability, the Himayat Sagar Bird Park marks a milestone in urban eco-friendly projects.

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Hyderabad with its flutter of peacocks and sylvan glades missing!

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The call is from the flutter of countless wings, the whisper of the wind through forests, and the chorus of creatures whose existence is intertwined with our own. Across the globe, wild spaces are fast disappearing under the pressure of urbanization. Are we going to be the same. Can Hyderabad afford to lose the precious green spaces still left out?

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Rare Sighting of the King Cobra Sparks Concern for Conservation

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The King Cobra, despite its imposing appearance, faces alarming threats to its survival. Classified as near extinction due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflicts, and climate changes, sightings of this species have become increasingly rare. The snake plays a crucial ecological role as both a predator and prey in its native environment.

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SC comes down heavily on deforestation, Now on it attracts fine of Rs 1 lakh per tree

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Mindless Deforestation: Supreme Court Imposes Hefty Fine of Rs 1 lakh per tree. In a recent case involving the cutting of 454 trees within the protected Taj Trapezium Zone, the court imposed a stringent penalty of Rs 1 lakh per tree to deter such actions and ensure ecological accountability.

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Aggressive Tiger Killed By Its Rescue Team In Self-Defense

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The tiger had been on the run for several weeks, evading capture despite the forest department’s efforts involving drones, sniffer dogs, and bait. Its movements near tea plantations and residential areas had caused fear among local residents. Reportedly weak and injured, the tiger had continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.

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