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  • Appearance of one of the last winter sunrises on Monday, March 18, 2024, on Xcalacoco beach, in Playa del Carmen, in the municipality of Solidaridad, in Quintana Roo (Mexico). Xcalacoco is a beach in the state of Quintana Roo (southern Mexico), it is a coastal area quite isolated from the most commercial and tourist area of the region. Its name in the Mayan language means 'twin coconuts'. Xcalacoco beach it has managed to recertify itself with the distinctive 'Blue flag'. To achieve this certificate it is necessary to overcome more than 30 requirements established in the protocols. Some of them are: having access, bathrooms, showers, information modules, warehouses and security. Xcalacoco beach is located on the north coast of Playa del Carmen,…

  • Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden, located at the foothills of Zabarwan Hills in Srinagar, has been opened to welcome tourists and locals with the bloom of 17 lakh flowers of different varieties this year.

  • The unmitigated and unregulated use of toxic pesticides persists today. Data from the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare shows about 60,000 tonnes of chemical pesticides were used annually between 2017-18 and 2021-22. Farmers are waging a multi-pronged war, forced to contend with new pests and diseases. For them, spraying more pesticides is a measure taken to “avoid the risk” of losing the crop. The European Commission sounded an alarm. The import of turmeric powder from India into the EU territories posed a ‘serious’ risk, it said. The notification came after residues of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide banned in several countries, were found in a sample tested in Germany. Chlorpyrifos was banned after scientific evidence found that…

  • Due to the impact of El Niño, Sitio Ibayo, San Mateo Rizal, is currently experiencing water shortages and drying of soil. (Photo: Edd Castro/ Pacific Press Agency)

  • Rajashtani Artist with long mustache poses for photos with a tourist after the arrival of Maharajas Express train, in Bikaner, Wednesday, March 6, 2024. DINESH GUPTA BIKANER-09414253300

  • Sunrise scenery at Sitio Bakal, Brgy. Bagong Silangan, Quezon City

  • The boy is digging in the dry rice field in Sitio Bakal, Brgy. Bagong Silangan and chances to find water in the current drought amid the El Niño phenomenon.

  • As part of the commemoration of National Science Day 2024 on February 28th, the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata organizes a Popular Science Lecture on February 27th, 2024, at the BITM premises. The event includes an interactive session titled 'Save Bees – Save our Biodiversity' with Dr. Saikat Kumar Basu, Executive Research Director at PFS, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The session features a workshop on bee conservation, education, and awareness for 260 children.

  • Next Thursday, February 29, the five giant panda bears from the Madrid Zoo Aquarium will leave the city for China, their country of origin. In the image, you can see a member of this family who arrived in the capital 17 years ago as part of a technical cooperation project between China and Spain on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Madrid Zoo Aquarium, in Madrid (Spain). The return of the five giant panda bears to China marks the end of their time in Madrid, a place where another pair of these animals will come in the coming months. The mayor of Madrid, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, together with the Chinese ambassador, Yao Jing, and the CEO of Parques Unidos, Pascal Ferracci, held a farewell event for the breeding pair, Hua Zui Ba and Bing…

  • The storm Monica entered strongly with waves in the Cantabrian Sea, touching the 8-meter waves in which the Bufones de Pría have been a spectacle and have attracted quite a few onlookers.

  • Orange Alert for Waves due to Storm Louis that is hitting half of Europe with waves of 6 to 8 meters that have caused the boats to not be able to go out to work and are tied in their ports.

  • Squirrel on a pear tree in the Steglitz district of Berlin

  • Higher reaches and plains in Kashmir Valley massed a plenty of snow. The weatherman has forecast more precipitation in next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir and improvement in weather thereafter.

  • The remnants resulting from the immersion of idols are contributing to the pollution of the Ganges in Kolkata.

  • Farmers plant seed potatoes in an agricultural land at a village in Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.

  • Farmers in Germany are protesting the agricultural policy of the federal government again with tractors. Since Saturday morning, farmers have demonstrated on the road by blowing the tractor's horn.

  • Despite its urban surroundings of multistory houses and bustling bazaars, Santragachi Jheel is a haven for migratory birds this winter, its surface mostly covered by water hyacinth. Among the diverse avian visitors, Lesser Whistling Ducks stand out as the dominant species, accompanied by various smaller varieties. The juxtaposition of urban life and natural beauty captivates birdwatchers, who flock to witness this unique phenomenon. Efforts are underway to preserve this delicate ecosystem amidst urbanization, ensuring Santragachi Jheel remains a sanctuary for migratory birds amidst the bustling cityscape.

  • Demonstration farmers in Acerra in the province of Naples.

  • Ber field day and technology interaction among farmers- Scientists, entrepreneurs, students and AICRP-AZF partners at ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner.

  • Weather across the Kashmir valley has improved after receiving fresh snowfall following prolonged dry weather. Officials said the flight operations at Srinagar Airport and road traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu highway that were hit by the snowfall on Sunday were restored on Monday.

  • Seminar titled INTELLIGENZA ARTIFICIALE,SALUTE E CURA DEL CREATO promoted by the Catholic Press Union (Unione Stampa Cattolica) and the Order of Journalists of Campania (Ordine dei giornalisti della Campania) in collaboration with the Social Communications Office of the Diocese of Acerra (Ufficio comunicazioni sociali della diocesi di Acerra)

  • Military Dog Center, Royal Thai Army Animal Department, let people the public bid Auction oF military dogs that do not qualify for selection for use in performing duties, 3 breeds: German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retriever, total of 54 dogs, on January 27, 2024. at the Silapasomsak Demonstration Camp, Military Dog Center Royal Thai Army Animal Department Nong Sarai Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. The military dogs being auctioned are canines that did not meet the stringent criteria for national service, These dogs may have traits like being overweight, underweight, or just too friendly. Some may also have exceeded the designated quota. So instead of burdening itself, it cannot take care…

  • The first full moon of the year is called the Wolf Moon and has been seen due to the good weather that has been hitting Spain these days.

  • Volunteers adorned in animal masks will gather at Victoria Memorial, displaying placards that advocate for the choice of compassion over cruelty as a constitutional duty. This event, organized by the 'Mercy For Animals India Foundation,' serves as a prelude to Republic Day.

  • Parma, city with theatre, music and excellent cuisine.

  • The picturesque valley of Kashmir, known for its breathtaking landscapes and snowy winters, is now facing the adverse consequences of climate change. Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination and a haven for winter sports enthusiasts, is currently grappling with a severe dry spell, resulting in a lack of snowfall and posing significant challenges for the local economy and tourism industry. Normally bustling with skiers enjoying training sessions in January, the meadow stands empty and silent this year. The chairlifts and snow-beaters remain idle, unable to operate. Instead of the usual four to six feet of accumulated snow that delighted visitors, only patches of melting snow can be seen. The lack of snowfall not only affects the tourism industry…

  • After the cargo fell off the coast of Portugal on December 8, the contents of those containers, the pallets, are reaching the Asturian coast, where the Placampa (Territorial Contingency Plan for Accidental Marine Pollution) has raised your alert to level 2.

  • In various parts of Germany, life has been affected due to heavy snowfall since Monday morning.

  • The first DANA arrived in Spain in the form of snow at less than 600 meters in the Cantabrian Mountains and low temperatures throughout the Iberian Peninsula.

  • Polo fishing or group fishing is an amazing traditional festival in villagers in Bangladesh. People from several districts joined the area in a joyous mood. Usually, these open waterbodies preserve fishes all the year round. During the winter season, the water level in these vast water bodies drops and people jointly catches fishes with their locally-made nets, and other fishing gear. Most of the fishermen here catch fish and don't sell those. They eat those fishes with their family members as they are seasonal fishermen not professional ones. The fishing festival took place in Bhangura upazila of Pabna.

  • Commuters seen wearing warm clothes amid fog on a cold winter day in Beawar.

  • Aripal Spring, a freshwater spring is situated 11 kilometres away from the main town Tral, originates from Tarsar Marsar two alpine lakes in Pir Panjal mountains. The spring is acting as the main source of drinking water for many villages within Tral area. During winters, water goes down as compared to summer. Due to the climate change, Aripal Spring run dry this winter. People face with difficult time due to water shortage

  • The atmosphere of Christmas comes to life in Montalbano di Zocca with its nativity scenes, a small ancient village of rare beauty, which has preserved intact the charm of the fortress, with the ups and downs of the alleys, of the eighteenth-century church, with its lovely rectory, on where the 17th century bell tower stands.

  • A beautiful view of sunset here in Jamshoro , were women’s are going back after filling water from the river, peoples use to come at Al manzar to see this beautiful view of sun set

  • View of Lake Albano on 1 January 2024 in Albano.

  • The entire North India including New Delhi is experiencing extreme cold. Dense fog is prevailing all over North India. Visibility is very low. Today on the year ending day Delhi is experiencing extreme cold. Maximum people are keeping themselves confined indoors for celebrating New Year. People are also gathering up in hotels for enjoying New Year..

  • As the curtain falls on 2023, Kolkata paints the sky with a breathtaking farewell. The Vidyasagar Setu, a majestic sentinel over the Hooghly River, stands witness to a symphony of light and color as the setting sun bids adieu to the year. The Ganges, the very soul of Kolkata, reflects the fiery hues of the sky, its rippling surface transformed into a molten canvas of gold and crimson. The Vidyasagar Setu, adorned with the warm glow of the setting sun, casts long, graceful shadows onto the water, creating an ethereal interplay of light and shadow. Silhouetted against this celestial canvas, boats gently bob on the river, their rhythmic chugging adding a melancholic charm to the scene. The air hums with a quiet nostalgia, as people gather on the…

  • People observing the sunset over Kolkata skyline on the winter solstice day in the northern hemisphere from the AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden adjacent ghat of the Ganges in Howrah.

  • Large number of migratory birds coming in this winter (November to March) at the mostly water hyacinth covered Santragachi Jheel or lake. Lesser Whistling Duck is the most dominant species visible here with other varieties.

  • Farmers helping hand to cultivate the farm land of their co-farmer in Sitio Kapihan, Brgy. N. Sering, Soccorro, Bukas Grande Surigao Del Norte. This activities they called it “hungos” which they helping each other on the farm activities without paying or labor of love or they called in Philippines “bayanihan” or volunteerism. The peaceful community of Sitio Kapihan lead by Mr. Jey Rence Buyser Quilairo under on their organization Soccorro Bayanihan Services Inc., which their aims are supporting each other as a big family. Sitio Kapihan is a community of 353 hectares of farm land and fishing ground facing the open sea of Pacific Ocean with more than 5,000 residences.

  • Sunset view in Banjarmasin City. Banjarmasin City is nicknamed the Island of a Thousand Rivers in Indonesia.

  • The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in collaboration with the National Archives of Indonesia, the National Library of Pakistan, and National Archives of Pakistan inaugurated today a week-long exhibition of “Soekarno’s Legacy in Building Stringer Bonds of Indonesia-Pakistan Brotherhood, National Library of Pakistan, 29 November-2 December 2023. The main objective of the exhibition generate more awareness among the people of Pakistan about the historic multi-dimensional Indonesia-Pakistan relationship. The exhibition showcases a compelling collection of photographs, videos, and letters, between the founding fathers of Indonesia (Soekarno) and Pakistan (Muhammad Ali Jinnah). It offers a unique glimpse into the visits of President Soekarno…

  • Snow-covered city park in Berlin's Steglitz district.

  • In the heart of Keraniganj, November 2023 unveils the magic of seasonal change along the Burigonga River. "Beneath the Surface" captures the community's ancient practice of hand fishing as the waters recede, revealing a hidden world beneath. Against the autumnal palette, each photograph narrates a story of resilience and harmony with nature. This visual journey is a testament to Keraniganj's adaptability and the timeless dance between its people and the river.

  • Heavy clouds seen over Kolkata sky. In a week-long crescendo, the system brewing in the Bay of Bengal has evolved into a full-fledged Cyclonic Storm Midhili, and it passes by without hitting Kolkata towards Bangladesh.

  • Autumn impressions

  • Children's Day celebration of releasing of balloons and studying nature on 14 November in India to commemorate the birthday of the nation's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. It is organized by the BITM, Govt. of India at their premise.

  • Autumn is the season which comes between summer and winter, also known as the season of fall in autumn season temperature starts to decrease. In autumn season leaves fall from the trees.

  • Heavy rainfall at last few days around the country and Malwana, outside the capital Colombo are flooded.

  • A sunspot seen from Kolkata.