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Net forest cover rises, but decreases in biodiverse regions like Western Ghats

The New Indian Express Kottayam

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December 22, 2024

INDIA's net forest coverage increased by 1,445 square kilometers during 2021-23, but it lost the natural forest density in biodiverse-rich Western Ghats, Northeast, open natural ecosystems and mangrove forests, according to the biennial data released by the Central government on Saturday.

- JITENDRA CHOUBEY @New Delhi

According to the data, the total forest coverage increased from 21.71% of the country's geographical area in 2021 to 21.76% in 2023. The tree cover increased from 2.91% to 3.41%.

MÁS HISTORIAS DE The New Indian Express Kottayam

The New Indian Express Kottayam

Silver ETFs fall after Trump strikes conciliatory note on Europe, India

SILVER exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tumbled up to 24% on Thursday, erasing the high premium as both global and domestic prices corrected sharply following a major climb down by president Donald Trump on his bid to annex Greenland and US conciliatory tone on India on Wednesday.

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2 mins

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

59K names deleted from '02 SIR in Gujarat: RTI

AS Gujarat voters scan electoral rolls booth by booth, a question rings out like a warning bell: “What happened during the last major SIR?”

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1 min

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

The New Indian Express Kottayam

Fresh violence in Manipur amid Centre's peace push

ON the day a Meitei man was abducted and shot dead in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs was intensifying negotiations to explore the possibility of installing a popular government in the ethnic violence-hit state, under President’s Rule since Feb 13, 2025.

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2 mins

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

'Upset' with rift & chaos, Cong high command summons Punjab leaders

WITH factionalism widening within the Punjab Congress over former CM Charanjit Singh Channi’s remarks that “SC representation in the party is inadequate”, the Congress high command on Thursday stepped in to address the infighting and ruled out changes in state leadership.

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1 min

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

The New Indian Express Kottayam

Life convicts bride and groom fall in love in Raj jail, get parole for marriage

TWO life convicts lodged in separate murder cases have been granted parole to marry, after falling in love inside a Jaipur prison.

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1 min

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

The New Indian Express Kottayam

Watch out! Superfood Makhana to go national, on parade at Kartavya Path

BIHAR’S most renowned aquaagro product, makhana, is set to feature prominently in the tableaux display on this year’s Republic Day parade.

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1 mins

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

29 fighter jets to fly past in 'Sindoor' formation

REPUBLIC DAY GLORY

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2 mins

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

The New Indian Express Kottayam

India seeks $300-350 bn clean energy investment

INDIA sought for investments of $300-350 billion in clean energy sector by 2030 at the World Economic Forum 2026.

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1 min

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

Kalyan Jewellers stock loses sheen despite robust biz update

KALYAN Jewellers faces intense selling pressure on Dalal Street despite a robust business update for the December quarter.

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2 mins

January 23, 2026

The New Indian Express Kottayam

NTF to look into SOPs for mental health aid

Move to create safe spaces in higher edu sector

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1 mins

January 23, 2026

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