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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicOlive Ridley Turtles

Topic: Olive Ridley Turtles

How Tamil Nadu went from mass Olive Ridley turtle deaths to record hatchings in one breeding season

More than 3 lakh Olive Ridley eggs have been collected & over 2.49 lakh hatchlings have been recorded on the state's beaches so far this yr. Season likely to continue till June.

Concerns over rising hate speech against minorities & mass turtle deaths find world media’s attention

International media is also focused on the upcoming Modi-Trump meeting, reporting that are likely to discuss the trade imbalance & illegal immigration among other issues.

Why Tamil Nadu’s shores have become a death trap for Olive Ridley turtles

Initial autopsy reports have indicated that the probable cause of the deaths could be drowning. TN govt issues stern warnings, increases surveillance around coastlines.

Odisha govt plans to ban fishing to save Olive Ridley turtles

The Odisha government said it will impose a ban fishing ban within 20 Km from the coast from November, 2018 to May, 2019.

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Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

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Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

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