Unesco Global Geopark: Can billion-year-old stromatolite fossils, the first evidence of life on Earth, make Pithoragarh India’s first UNESCO Global Geopark?

Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand has revealed ancient stromatolite fossil colonies. These fossils represent some of Earth’s earliest known evidence of life. Researchers found similar geological formations in nearby areas, suggesting regional significance. UNESCO Global Geoparks recognize significant geological sites for conservation and development. India currently lacks a UNESCO Global Geopark, with Pithoragarh as a strong…

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CJP’s ‘Sansad Chalo’: 2 protestors injured; 21-year-old on ventilator, another had pellet in eye | India News

NEW DELHI: Two protesters injured on Monday remained hospitalised on Tuesday, with the rest being discharged. While a 21-year-old woman on ventilator support at RML Hospital is showing signs of improvement, doctors said she continues to be in critical condition, and it is too early to make any prognosis.Another protester, Sheikh Irshad, underwent surgery at…

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J&K anti-drug drive: 2,581 drug traffickers held, 1,431kg narcotics seized in 100 days | India News

In the past 100 days, J&K authorities arrested 2,581 drug traffickers SRINAGAR: In the past 100 days, J&K authorities arrested 2,581 drug traffickers, seized 1,431 kg of narcotics, including 23.3 kg of heroin, and confiscated assets worth over Rs 188.8 crore under the “Drug-Free J&K” campaign to cripple narco-terror financing, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said…

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