Bangladesh is preparing for one of its most ambitious green initiatives yet: a nationwide plan to plant 250 million trees over the next five years. The program is designed to increase the country’s green cover, deliver on a key election promise, and support long-term climate and biodiversity goals. But as conservationists point out, planting such…
Sitting right on the edge of the North Atlantic, Reykjavik is a city where freezing winds and endless summer sunshine meet rugged volcanic landscapes. At about 64°N, Iceland’s capital is officially the northernmost capital city of any fully independent country on Earth.It might sound like it’s cut off from the rest of the world, but…
A leopard cub, found abandoned and near attack by strays was successfully reunited with its mother after a three-day intensive operation THANE: A Leopard cub was found abandoned in a village near Murbad in Thane district by a group of tribals in a forested area about to be attacked by a pack of strays.The Murbad…
England’s Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes (AFP Photo) Former England fast bowler and Ashes winner Steve Harmison has strongly criticised England’s current Test setup, saying head coach Brendon McCullum should step down following Ben Stokes’ international retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.Harmison, who played 63 Tests and took 226…
Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have sparked buzz that their romance may just be getting serious.The star couple, who was in Australia, for the hunk’s birthday celebrations, was spotted departing Brisbane Airport hand-in-hand. Despite attempting to keep a low profile, Jacob and Kendall were recognised by onlookers as they made their way through the airport….
Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni (AP Photo) Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has rejected suggestions that FIFA is favouring the defending champions at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, insisting that such allegations are nothing new and instead serve as extra motivation for his players. Speaking ahead of Argentina’s quarter-final clash against Switzerland on Sunday, Scaloni…
Kolkata: The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and child rights activists intercepted a 14-year-old girl at the Indo-Nepal Panitanki border on Aug 8, foiling an alleged trafficking attempt.SSB personnel stopped 32-year-old Rabiul Islam while he was taking the unaccompanied minor into Nepal. He claimed she was being taken to a hotel for event work, but counselling…
Police have arrested Ketan Agarwal’s fiancée, Siya Goyal (20), and her alleged partner, Chetan Chaudhary (22), accusing them of conspiring to kill the 25-year-old realtor by pushing him into a gorge on June 18. PUNE: What initially appeared to be an accidental fall at Lohagad Fort has turned into a murder investigation that, according to…
Pune: Two men were arrested for allegedly throttling a 20-year-old youth to death over a money dispute on Saturday at at a farm in Rakshe Vasti in Hinjewadi.Hinjewadi police identified the victim as Ganesh Mogare of Maan in Hinjewadi. His father lodged a complaint. The two accused, identified as Pranav Walekar and Aniket Shinde, both…
US launches major probe into H-1B visa ‘fraud’ The United States on Wednesday launched a major investigation into alleged H-1B visa fraud, with IT services firm Cognizant among the companies under scrutiny.“This is another example where fraud is fueling violent crime,” FOX Business quoted labor department inspector general Anthony D’Esposito saying.“Much of the visa and…
