Kochi, July 17 (IANS) Kerala’s famed beaches and backwaters are poised to offer visitors more than breathtaking scenery. Tourists will soon have the opportunity to discover the state’s rich marine biodiversity, fragile coastal ecosystems and traditional fishing heritage, as the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) trains tourist guides to become ambassadors of marine conservation.The first of its kind initiative in Kerala seeks to harness tourism as a powerful force for envir…
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Chandigarh, May 20 (IANS) Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to save fuel and adopt sustainable travel habits, Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on Wednesday travelled in an electric bus to reach the venue of a public event. Speaking to IANS, the Punjab Governor, who is also the Administrator of Chandigarh, announced that a ‘No Vehicle Day’ will be followed by him as well as the staff of his office every Wednesday in order to set a precedent for the citizens to follow.”First, if a…