The world gets together to discuss and celebrate the youth and ways to empower them to create a sustainable better future for all The International Youth Day, which is observed annually on 12 August, holds a rather rich history dating back to the year 1965 when the UN General Assembly began considering and prioritizing the […]
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A day for the felines: International Cat Day 2023
Hello there my fellow cat lovers! On this ‘furry pawsitive’ day dedicated to the enigmatic furballs that have us wrapped around their little paws. Let us talk a bit about why the world celebrates a day dedicated to cats and why we actually need one. Origin of International Cat Day: International Cat Day originated in […]
Pakistan cricket team to visit India for ICC World Cup 2023
The neighbouring country’s team will be visiting despite India’s decision to pull out of the Asian Cup 2023. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan has confirmed their cricket team’s visit to India to play their matches fixed for the ICC World Cup 2023, which will start in October, 2023, a Mint report said. The decision may […]
Hiroshima Day: a reminder for all
Let’s understand what the ‘Hiroshima Day’ signifies and the message it sends to the global population. As the world celebrates the International Friendship Day, some take a moment to remember those slain the bombing in Hiroshima during World War II. On 6 August 1945, a devastating bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of […]
Interesting facts about International Friendship Day
Celebrated as a day for friends, this is one of the most popular global celebrations As the world celebrates ‘Friendship Day’ on Sunday, 6 August, we get into some interesting facts and details related to this popular day. For those who are unaware, the ‘International Friendship Day’, also popularly known as the ‘World Friendship Day’, […]
NMMC to install state’s first “floating solar power’ plant
The 100 MW solar power project on Morbe Dam will help harness solar energy, reduce algal bloom in the dam and cut down carbon emissions among other things The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) will be developing the state’s first floating solar power project on Morbe Dam. The 100 MW capacity solar power plant will […]
Picnickers flock at Pandavkada waterfall, Owe Dam and Kharghar Hills, despite ban
Monsoon lovers have been ignoring the official order that has prohibited visiting these places, and others, from 11 June to 30 September 2023. Picnickers and revellers have started visiting the Pandavkada waterfall, the Owe Dam, the Owe Hills and other such spots in Kharghar as the monsoon has finally set in. These areas have been […]
Owe Dam, Kharghar: A personal haven for nature lovers
Nestled between hills, the Owe Dam, a small structure built on the Owe Lake, is a majestic natural setting for nature lovers who seek serene environments Owe Dam is located in the forest area of Owe Village (also Owe Camp) in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. It is unofficially one of the best picnic locations in Kharghar, […]
CIDCO okays ‘MetroNeo’ buses for Navi Mumbai Metro
Lines 2, 3, and 4 of Navi Mumbai Metro (NMM) will deploy this highly cost-effective transit system over the traditional ‘Gauge Metro’ system deployed in Line 1 (CBD to Taloja). The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), has approved a proposal for the deployment of a modern and cost-effective system called ‘MetroNeo’ for the remaining […]
NMMC installs experimental smart poles in two spots in Navi Mumbai
The poles will help monitor pollution and crime situations, to name a few, in their respective locations The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has come up with yet another innovative measures to tackle crime and pollution in the city; Smart Poles! In a pilot project of the NMMC, two smart poles have been installed in […]