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UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries: Find details here

UNESCO designates 11 new biosphere reserves in 11 countries: Find details here

Each biosphere reserve promotes innovative local sustainable development solutions, protects biodiversity, and addresses climate disruption

09 July,2024 03:32 PM IST | Morocco | mid-day online correspondent
PM Modi releases Rs 20,000 crore as part of income support scheme for farmers

PM Modi releases Rs 20,000 crore as part of income support scheme for farmers

PM Modi released the amount during the PM Kisan Samman Sammelan in Varanasi

18 June,2024 06:29 PM IST | Varanasi | PTI
PM Modi to release Rs 20K crore of PM-Kisan Samman fund into 9.26 crore bank acc

PM Modi to release Rs 20K crore of PM-Kisan Samman fund into 9.26 crore bank acc

Since its inception, the PM-KISAN scheme has disbursed over Rs 3.04 lakh crore to more than 11 crore eligible farmer families.

17 June,2024 01:25 PM IST | Delhi | ANI
K-pop group SEVENTEEN to be appointed UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for youth

K-pop group SEVENTEEN to be appointed UNESCO’s Goodwill Ambassador for youth

In 2022, SEVENTEEN also launched the initiative ‘#GoingTogether’ in collaboration with the Korean National Commission for UNESCO.

12 June,2024 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Record-breaking footfall at Kaziranga National Park, receives 3.27 L tourists

Record-breaking footfall at Kaziranga National Park, receives 3.27 L tourists

Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and iconic inhabitants like the one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga has emerged as a top-choice destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts

04 April,2024 04:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Union govt nominates select forts of Maharashtra for UNESCO World Heritage List

Union govt nominates select forts of Maharashtra for UNESCO World Heritage List

The chosen forts from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's era including Salher, Raigad, and Gingee, are spread throughout various geographies such as the Sahyadri mountain ranges, Konkan Coast, Deccan Plateau, and Eastern Ghats.

30 January,2024 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Sign of the times

Mumbai: Sign of the times

Five years after steering the campaign that gave Mumbai its third UNESCO World Heritage Site inscription, SoBo’s citizen champions execute extensive signage plan to spotlight the Ensembles’ historic buildings

21 January,2024 07:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Fiona Fernandez
Proud moment as Garba shines on global stage: Amit Shah on UNESCO recognition

Proud moment as Garba shines on global stage: Amit Shah on UNESCO recognition

UNESCO has approved the inclusion of Gujarat's traditional Garba dance in its 'Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity'

07 December,2023 12:50 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Gwalior becomes UNESCO music city under Creative Cities Network

Gwalior becomes UNESCO music city under Creative Cities Network

Gwalior was acknowledged for its strong commitment to harnessing culture and creativity as part of UNESCO’s development strategies, and displaying innovative practices in human-centred urban planning

09 November,2023 07:46 AM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Gwalior, Kozhikode make it to UNESCO’s latest list

Gwalior, Kozhikode make it to UNESCO’s latest list

UNESCO made the announcement on its official website on Tuesday.

02 November,2023 06:02 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies

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