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Pune Municipal Corporation's proposed Balbharati–Paud Phata elevated road faces strong opposition over environmental concerns, despite claims of reducing travel time. Independent tests by TOI reporters found existing routes take under 10 minutes, questioning the necessity of the project. Residents and environmentalists are demanding a fresh environmental assessment, citing irreversible damage to Vetal Tekdi's ecosystem.

Hill stations are experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, with Ooty and Yercaud recording significantly higher temperatures. Global warming, erratic rainfall, and a surge in tourism are straining these fragile ecosystems. Rising temperatures are altering ecosystems, accelerating pest cycles, and leading to severe traffic congestion and pollution from vehicular emissions.

Real-time pond surveillance system aims to reduce shrimp crop losses

Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, born from efforts to save Sukhna Lake from siltation, has achieved remarkable ecological revival. The recent confirmation of leopards thriving within the sanctuary marks a significant milestone, showcasing how decades of dedicated restoration have transformed eroded slopes into a self-sustaining forest capable of supporting apex predators.

The actress is hoping her new release, ‘Fraud Saiyaan’ will enjoy the same success as her last release

Flanked by busy arteries like Aurobindo Marg and Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, Sanjay Van is an oasis of tranquillity in the heart of south Delhi with its flora, fauna and waterbodies. Delhi Development Authority plans to develop a public-private partnership nature-based tourism spot in this city forest.

If spectators attending the Euro final at Wembley were a country, they may have surpassed Bermuda in population. While Wembly couldn’t bring it home, Bermuda got the top prize. Last week triathlete Flora Duffy created history by becoming the first gold medallist from Bermuda. The feat also made the Island nation, with a population of around 62,000, the smallest country to win an Olympic gold.

An ancient cave temple located in the midst of the gigantic Sahyadri mountain ranges with multiple waterfalls cascading down is a tourist attraction.

Flora Saini is all set to play a superstar in her upcoming Marathi debut movie, 'Pari Hoon Main' helmed by Rohit Shilwant under Yogayatan Group production. She has been a prominent actress of Tollywood and is now stepping into Marathi industry.

Officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized 70 species of exotic birds, including scarlet macaw, harlequin macaw, blue gold macaw, various varieties of conure and cockatoos, from two houses here.

During his cross-examination in the special court on Tuesday, witness Rahul Mukerjea denied the defence's suggestion that the night when Sheena Bora was allegedly murdered in 2012, Sheena, her brother Mikhail, accused-turned-approver driver Shyamvar Rai and he were actually together.

In a road mishap, three devotees, who were on their way to St Lawrence Church, Attur, died on the spot after the jeep which they were travelling collided with a bus near Kanthavara Cross on Karkala – Moodbidri road late on Wednesday.

Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor starrer 'Stree' received a lot of appreciation and love for the film. From the storyline, the cast to songs, everything got a thumbs up from the audience. The film even crossed 100 crore mark at the box office.

The work on the new metro line between Colaba in South Mumbai to Seepz in the western suburbs has started in earnest but is unlikely to affect the smooth holding of the 14th Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon this Sunday, said race director Hugh Jones on Wednesday.

As many as 136 regional level guides are taking part in a 12-day refresher course arranged by the ministry of tourism in collaboration with Indian Institute of Travel and Tourism Management (IITM).

Nandgiri fort, also known as Kalyangad, is an ancient hill fortress situated on a ridge in Nandgiri hill. The fort is famous for its round-the-year waterlogged cave temple dedicated to Lord Parshwanath and Lord Dutta. The temple is a big draw for both Hindu and Jain pilgrims. Rich in variety of flora and fauna, the fort makes for a pleasant weekend outing near Kolhapur.

Environmentalists, activists and the forest department says nay to anything that affects the greenery here

Tourism minister K Ramachandran flagged off the Enchanting Nilgiris – Walkathon 2023 in Ooty on Monday.

Speedy action by a wildlife buff, rights activists and policemen on Thursday saved more than 100 mynas, 30 Indian rose-ringed parakeets and 50 star tortoises from a lifetime in captivity.

A proposal for 240 km of road connectivity in three districts has been mooted for eco-tourism in North Andhra region, especially in the eastern ghats.