Govt launches programme to tackle glacial lake outburst flood threat in Himalayas, all 190 high-risk lakes to be monitored | India News – Times of India

Govt launches programme to tackle glacial lake outburst flood threat in Himalayas, all 190 high-risk lakes to be monitored | India News – Times of India

The recent glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim, which claimed 14 lives, has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to such catastrophic events. In response, the Centre has launched a national GLOF risk mitigation programme targeting 190 high-risk glacial lakes across four states and two Union Territories. The programme, led by the…

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IMF board to review Pakistan loan programme on Sept 25

IMF board to review Pakistan loan programme on Sept 25

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to discuss the approval of a $7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with Pakistan on September 25. Pakistan is implementing the terms of the 37-month agreement reached in July and must secure $2 billion from bilateral and commercial lenders within the week. Pakistan already owes substantial amounts…

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Cusat, Apollo Tyres sign MoU for M.Tech programme

Cusat, Apollo Tyres sign MoU for M.Tech programme

The Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) and Apollo Tyres Limited have signed an MoU for an MTech programme in Polymer Technology for the company’s employees. The programme aims to meet the needs of the Indian industry, improve teaching methods, and allow industry professionals to enhance…

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Cusat, Apollo Tyres sign MoU for M.Tech programme

International Vulture Day awareness programme

The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is teaming up with the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology to organize events for International Vulture Awareness Day. The program will take place at the Gaja Inspection Bungalow Auditorium in Sulthan Bathery, with WWS Warden Varun Dallia kicking off the event at 10 a.m. The day will include sessions…

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