Cheetahs all set to return to India this August after 70 years, India’s first-ever underwater train to start operation soon and more in top stories of the day.
Cheetahs all set to return to India this August after 70 years!
After being extinct for almost 70 years, the world’s fastest wildcat cheetahs are all set to return to India’s forests this August. In an agreement signed between India and Namibia, eight cheetahs will be transferred from Namibia to India’s Kuno-Palpur National Park for captive breeding in Madhya Pradesh. The effort is being taken to reintroduce the animal in India. Cheetahs have been a significant part of the ecosystem in India but in 1952, the wildcat was declared extinct because of poaching.
As of now, these wildcats come under the vulnerable species category as there are only some 7000 cheetahs left in the whole world. In fact, these come under the threatened species category in the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list.
India’s first-ever underwater train to start operation soon
In a first for the country, Hooghly River’s underwater tunnel will likely be operational soon. Reports state that the Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation (KMRC) has extended its East-West corridor, which would span the Hooghly River for around 500 m, to incorporate twin tunnels.
The underwater metro train is one-of-its-kind and is being compared to the Eurostar, which connects London and Paris. If estimates are to go by, the train will be travelling at a depth equivalent to a 10-storey structure while submerged. Twin tunnels have been built of 1.4 m wide concrete rings, which will make up the underwater portion of the metro train. Further, to prevent water from entering the tunnels, they have been equipped with hydrophilic gaskets.
According to the reports, the project has been completed at a cost of roughly INR 8600 crore, and will likely become operational by March 2023.
Rajasthan set to promote Border Tourism
The Centre has approved a proposal by the Rajasthan Tourism department to develop Shri Tanot Complex in Jaisalmer as a tourist attraction in a move to boost tourism in the region. The Centre has also sanctioned INR 17.67 crore for tourism-related activities and infrastructure development in the region.
These secluded desert areas near the border areas are filled with tales of numerous war heroics and cultural heritage, which will likely attract tourists. If reports are to go by, the latest initiative will provide more safe and convenient access to the location.
This initiative of Rajasthan Tourism along with central agencies and the Border Security Force (BSF) will not only help visitors get an understanding of the life of people and security forces living in the border areas, but will also open a new door for locals living in these far-off villages.
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