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“Pakistan Massively Misusing Religion Breeding Jihadism”: Military Historian Tom Cooper

“Pakistan Massively Misusing Religion Breeding Jihadism”: Military Historian Tom Cooper

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Vienna:  Stating Pakistan is “massively misusing religion,” breeding jihadism, Military aviation analyst and historian Tom Cooper said he does not expect the situation to change. Cooper, while talking to ANI, said that the religion-based terrorism has spread to Nigeria and the Philippines. “They (Pakistan) are massively misusing religion in particular, creating de facto breeding jihadism, financing, organising, commanding jihadism, through the history from Nigeria in West Africa to the Philippines in the Pacific. So, well in this regards, nothing is going to change. I do not expect anything to change,” he said. Cooper said that Pakistan is plagued by military dictatorship. “The relationship between Pakistani military and civilian leadership was never good. There are several coups and the country was subjected to military dictatorship through much of its history. So this issue is never going to be sorted out. The armed forces in Pakistan have their own aims,” he said. Cooper said that Indian intelligence has precisely monitored its targets and activities at Pakistani nuclear bases. “I find this commentary by the Indian defence minister …

Gene Hackman’s Property Was “Breeding Ground for Infestation”: Report

Gene Hackman’s Property Was “Breeding Ground for Infestation”: Report

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Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s Santa Fe property was a “breeding ground for infestation,” with dead rats and feces all over the premises, according to a new report. There were no signs of an infestation in the couple’s primary residence, it added. A week after their bodies were found, the New Mexico Department of Public Health investigated the property and found rodent feces in three garages, two small guest houses and three sheds. Other than this, they also found one live rodent, one dead rodent and a whole rodent nest, according to TMZ. The initial investigation revealed that the main house was safe but this check did not include the other buildings in the property. The investigation was fully conducted after Ms Arakawa’s autopsy reports revealed that she died of Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. This is a rare disease that humans can catch from contact with rodents, rodent faeces, saliva and urine. The officials later found eight other buildings and two vehicles had signs of rodents. Mr Hackman died of hypertensive and …

From losses to triumph: A Marginal Farmer’s humble journey in goat breeding to becoming Punjab’s goat-farming tycoon | Chandigarh News

From losses to triumph: A Marginal Farmer’s humble journey in goat breeding to becoming Punjab’s goat-farming tycoon | Chandigarh News

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Balwinder Singh Mann, a marginal farmer with just 10 kanal (1.25 acres), lost Rs 1.15 crore in the past two decades but didn’t lose his heart, nor did he ever consider taking extreme measures. Instead, the 48-year-old farmer from Tungwali village in Bathinda district defied all odds to become one of the region’s most successful goat breeders, turning his farm into a thriving business worth several crores of rupees and doubling his holding from 1.25 acres to 2.50 acres. Mann started breeding with just nine goats, and his hard work and tenacity turned his goat farm into Punjab’s first and the largest ‘Goat Mandi’ (market), particularly for Beetal goat breeding, drawing people from across the country and neighbouring countries to his goat farm. “I started with an investment of not more than Rs 2 lakh and just nine goats purchased from local villages in late 2016,” Mann told The Sunday Express. Story continues below this ad In the past eight years, however, he not only sold goats worth several lakhs of rupees, selling nearly 150 …

Breeding colonies of six more seabirds recorded in unique sandbars of Adam’s Bridge

Breeding colonies of six more seabirds recorded in unique sandbars of Adam’s Bridge

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A colony of Greater Crested Terns in sandbar VII of Adam’s Bridge. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Cementing the conservation potential of the unique marine ecosystem of Adam’s Bridge (Ram Setu) in the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve, a group of researchers, in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, have found breeding colonies of six species of seabirds on the sandbars between Rameswaram Island and Sri Lanka. Breeding colonies of Brown noddy, Bridled Tern, Saunder’s Tern, Little Tern, Greater Crested Tern and Roseate Tern were recorded on these sandbars, 8 km south-east of Arichalmunai, near the Sri Lankan maritime boundary. The findings were published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa. “The closest known breeding colonies of Brown noddies were on Cherbaniani Reef and Pitti island of Lakshadweep, Sri Lanka and Maldives. The breeding colonies of Brown Noddy documented on sandbar VII of Adam’s Bridge in July 2024 is the first confirmed nesting of the species along the southeastern coast of India,” said H. Byju, a researcher from the Centre of Advanced Sciences in Marine …

First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone

First Perentie Lizards Hatched at Los Angeles Zoo: A Major Breeding Milestone

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Two perentie lizards, among the largest species of lizards globally, have hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo, marking the first time this species has been bred there. Native to Australia, these carnivorous reptiles are known for their impressive size, often exceeding 8 feet in length and weighing over 40 pounds. The zoo, which is one of the few facilities outside Australia to successfully breed them, is now home to the newly hatched pair, who are being carefully monitored in a controlled environment. First Breeding Success Highlighted by Experts According to reports from usnews.com, the perentie lizards were bred and hatched for the first time in the facility’s history. Byron Wusstig, curator at the Los Angeles Zoo, shared with the Associated Press that achieving this milestone is a significant accomplishment for the team. These lizards, classified as Varanus giganteus, are rarely seen in zoos outside their native Australia, despite not being endangered. Special Care for Hatchlings in Early Stages Reports confirm that the hatchlings are thriving under close observation by the zoo’s staff. They are being …

Mosquito menace stings Delhi, MCD notices to breeding sites | Latest News Delhi

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The gradual rise in temperatures over the past month has brought with it increased complaints of mosquito menace from residents’ welfare associations (RWAs), even as civic officials inspected 900,000 sites and issued 15,000 legal notices to curb the menace. MCD officials said around 4,600 workers are undertaking anti-mosquito drives. (HT Archive) Officials of the municipality said most of the mosquitoes are of the Culex genus, which causes skin irritation, but acknowledged that April provided favourable breeding conditions and their increased density indicates water stagnation. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! They have written to RWAs, market associations, government departments and institutions to tackle mosquito breeding and curb the spread of vector-borne diseases. They said around 4,600 workers are undertaking anti-mosquito drives. RWAs raise concerns Atul Goyal, the head of URJA United RWAs Joint Action, an umbrella RWA body, said that there has been a rapid rise in mosquitoes over the past few weeks, probably due to drains not being cleared. “There are increasing complaints about mosquitoes from …

Ludhiana: From lab to farm in half the time, PAU’s crop breeding centre paves the way

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Punjab Agricultural University’s (PAU) recently-opened fast crop breeding centre, the first of its kind in any national institute in the country, will prove as a boon for farmers as it is expected to cut down the research time on a new hybrid by half, which usually used to take at least 12 years of testing time to reach the farm. Research scientists working at the AccelBreed centre in the School of Agricultural Biotechnology at PAU in Ludhiana on Monday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT) The AccelBreed centre at the School of Agricultural Biotechnology in PAU was inaugurated in January. The centre, which was made at a cost of around ₹5 crore, at present is experimenting on seven crops: peas, pigeon peas, chickpeas, basmati rice, brassica (sarson), tomatoes and wheat. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. It has eight chambers. One with five tables, three with two tables, and four with one table. It was developed under the Centre of Excellence project at the Dr Gurdev Singh Khush Institute of Genetics, Plant Breeding, and …

Maharashtra legislative council clears bill regulating bovine breeding

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The Maharashtra legislative council on Wednesday passed the Maharashtra Bovine Breeding Regulation Bill, 2023 which seeks to regulate the breeding of bovine species including cows, reported the PTI. According to the news agency, the `Maharashtra Go Jatiya Prajanan Bill` was presented by Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Minister Radhakrishna Vikhe Patil in the upper house. It provides for stringent quality control measures for the semen used in artificial insemination, regulation of insemination practices and the creation of the Maharashtra Go Rajya Prajnan Niyaman Pradhikaran (Bovine Breeding Regulation Authority), a dedicated body for overseeing and enforcing quality control, the minister said, as per the PTI. The bill also promotes technological advancements such as the use of sex-sorted semen at a subsidized rate and aims to address the shortage of qualified veterinarians by establishing private veterinary universities, said Vikhe Patil. The legislation has the potential to rejuvenate the dairy industry in Maharashtra and seeks to make the state a leader in sustainable and high-yield milk production, he said. Maharashtra legislative council passes bill to waive duty on …

Best fish breeding tanks: A buyer’s guide

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Fish breeding tanks are vital for newly born fish. Purchasing the best fish breeding tanks or boxes will help protect your newly born fish easily without many hurdles. Not to say that it adds to the decor of your house. The global fish breeding tank market is growing exponentially and will become a multi-million dollar market cap, demonstrating that the use of fish breeding tanks is also increasing exponentially. Here is a list of the best fish breeding tanks. How to find the best fish breeding tank? To grab the best fish breeding tank at a considerable price, you should determine the specifications (like isolation chambers, trending design, adjustable compartment, and rust-proof feature) you need according to your requirement. Amazon’s marketplace can help you search for your preferred fish breeding tank. Based on the size and capacity of the fish breeding tank, you can choose it from this online store. From the Amazon app, you can filter out the appropriate bags as per specifications. 10 best fish-breeding tanks 1. PREMIER PLANTS Acrylic Small Mini Fish …