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Haryana Government Launches Rs 10,000-Crore Project to Combat Air Pollution

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The Haryana government has unveiled an ambitious Rs 10,000-crore initiative, funded by the World Bank, aimed at tackling air pollution in the state.
Chief Secretary T V S N Prasad announced that the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development will be implemented in phases, beginning with districts in the National Capital Region (NCR).

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Kedar Jadhav, the 39-year-old former Indian all-rounder, has officially announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.
Jadhav's decision follows closely on the heels of former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik's retirement, who played his final game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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Sanya Malhotra has won the Best Actress award at the New York Indian Film Festival 2024 for her outstanding performance in the film "Mrs."
This accolade marks a significant milestone in Malhotra's career, highlighting her exceptional talent and acting prowess.

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Observed annually on June 5th, World Environment Day (WED) is a major global event dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging action for environmental protection.
Established by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in 1972, WED serves as a platform to address critical ecological issues and promote sustainable practices.
This year's theme is "Land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience," with the slogan "Our land. Our future. We are GenerationRestoration."

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In 2015, the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean of the FAO proposed establishing an International Day for the Fight Against Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated Fishing.
Following extensive consultations, the FAO Committee on Fisheries endorsed the proposal, leading to the UN General Assembly proclaiming June 5th as the official day in December 2017.