Number of olive ridley hatchlings released into the goes up
The Hindu
PHOTO AVAILABLE
NAGAPATTINAM: The Forest Department's Nagapattinam Division, has, owing to timely measures taken in coordination with the district administration, been able to substantially scale up the number of olive ridley hatchlings released into the sea by over 20,000 when compared to last year.
Out of the nearly 56,000 hatchlings released along the coastline in the Division, about 35,000 were in Mayiladuthurai district and more than 20,000 in Nagapattinam district. Last year, the number of olive ridley hatchlings released into the sea was in the range of 35,000, Wildlife Warden Yogesh Kumar Meena said.
More than 95% of the eggs were hatched and released, he said.
During January, over 100 olive ridley carcasses were washed ashore in Nagapattinam district, along the shores of Pushpavanam, Arcottuthurai, Kodiakarai and a few other villages. The cause for the escalation in the deaths of the turtles was attributed to destructive fishing practices.
In deference to the request raised by the Forest Department, the district administration had ensured restrictions in the fishing activities at the areas where the turtles got netted or got hit by propellers of mechanised boats.
The Kaveri 2.0 portal experienced performance issues in December 2024 and January 2025.
The duration of the work in Goshen library in Chintadripet is 12 months; three months have elapsed, and the work would reportedly be completed before the deadline.
Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule said on February 16, 2025, that separate provisions have been made for each welfare scheme and none has been affected by the flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana.
Perplexity AI has launched Deep Research, its AI research tool for free to compete with OpenAI and Google’s research tools.
West Bengal falls short in solar energy capacity, with only 5% of estimated potential installed, BJP criticises Mamata Banerjee.
Two more persons have been arrested and remanded in connection with the double murder case reported under Perambur police station limits in Mayiladuthurai district on February 14, 2025.
Union Minister Suresh Gopi warns officials against taking bribes, emphasizes importance of public service and growth of tourism sector.
Poongodi Mathiarasu, a puppetry enthusiast, aims to spread the art form's therapeutic benefits through workshops and performances.
Tribal healer in Odisha impresses Ayurvedic experts with traditional treatments for chronic diseases, sparking scientific curiosity and conservation efforts.
Understanding the impact of earthquake depth on damage and intensity of shaking in concise detail.
Minister Sekarbabu rededicates renovated tank at Raveeswarar temple in Vyasarpadi, with upcoming temple structure lift and kumbabhishekam.
Talisva Winery in Karnataka creates unique wines, including a betel leaf and areca nut dessert wine, with expansion plans.
4.0-magnitude earthquake strikes Delhi, causing panic as residents feel strong tremors and rush outside for safety.