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May 10, 2022
Muzaffarabad (Pakistan occupied Kashmir) (ANI) May 10, 2022: Pakistan occupied Kashmir is facing serious environmental challenges due to rampant exploitation of natural resources and deforestation by Islamabad. Locals in occupied territory have raised concern over indiscriminate felling of trees for timber as it is leading to environmental degradation and unusually warm temperatures in the illegally-occupied region. Former administrator of Muzaffarabad District Council Khursheed Hussain Kiyani blamed the rampant destruction of natural resources that left the already fragile ecology on a brink, but the Pakistan government has continued to ignore their plight. He said, “The conservation of trees is important. The felling of trees is leading to hot temperatures. The tree felling should be stopped. It is the most important issue to preserve the forests”. “Lot of promises were made that the government will create artificial lakes in the region, but no lakes were constructed”, said Kiyani. Kiyani also voiced concern that the government has failed to make provisions of accommodation and other facilities to attract tourists to the region. Locals blame it on poor power supply and bad roads, and the tourism sector in the region has failed to realize its true potential under the illegal occupation of Pakistan. Pakistan has unrestrainedly misused the natural resources of the occupied region and has constructed several dams and diverted the natural flow of rivers. It has even allowed timber mafia to operate openly in the region and cut trees rampantly. The local residents have even protested against the discriminatory policies of Islamabad...
Shimizu Corporation develops smart town in Tokyo’s Toyoso area
May 09, 2022
Tokyo (Japan), May 09 (ANI) Toyoso, the venue for Tokyo Olympics, has dramatically developed ever since the games were held here. Michino Terrace Toyusu was opened...
Yamaha Motor launches e-scooter
Tokyo (Japan), May 09 (ANI): Yamaha Motor has introduced an electric scooter named “E01”. The Japanese company also announced that they will start its demonstration in...
Nepal’s Election Commission begins preparations for upcoming election
May 08, 2022
Kathmandu (Nepal), May 8, 2022, (ANI): Ahead of local level polls in the Himalayan Nation Nepal, the Election Commission of Nepal has organized a mock election...
India expresses concern over worsening situation in Ukraine, calls for immediate cessation of hostilities
May 07, 2022
New York (USA), May 07 (ANI): Speaking at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Arria-formula meeting on Ukraine on May 06, Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission...
Bangladesh cities witness anti-China protests over persecution of Uyghur Muslims
May 05, 2022
Dhaka (Bangladesh), May 05 (ANI): Different Islamic parties, civil society groups and NGOs held protests across Bangladesh to observe Doppa Day in solidarity with the Uyghur...
People observe Rato Macchindranath festival with fervour and enthusiasm
Lalitpur (Nepal), May 05 (ANI): The festivities returned in the alleys of Lalitpur as the district echoed with the sounds of traditional musical instruments amid the...
India-France will coordinate closely to play a constructive role in Ukraine situation: MEA
Paris (France), May 05 (ANI): As Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his brief visit to Paris during which he met French President Emmanuel Macron on May...
Strong defence partnership between India-France is not defined by just trade in different platforms: MEA
May 04, 2022
Paris (France), May 05 (ANI): Ministry of Foreign Affairs addressed a press conference in Paris as Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his brief visit to France...
PM Narendra Modi emplanes for India from Paris
Paris (France), May 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 05 emplaned for India from Paris. With a brief visit to France, Prime Minister...
PM Modi invited French President to visit India at the earliest possible opportunity: MEA
India and France see each other as key partners in Indo-pacific: MEA
PM Modi holds talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris
Paris (France), May 05 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held one-on-one talk at Elysee Palace in Paris. Elysee Palace is...
