4 held for smuggling ivory, 3 tusks recovered

Police and forest department personnel in Keonjhar busted an illegal ivory smuggling racket, arresting four individuals and recovering three elephant tusks. The joint team raided a location near Talakaipur crusher, apprehending two persons initially. Further interrogation led to the arrest of two more individuals involved in procuring and selling the tusks.

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One simple method to remove microplastics from your drinking water

Research indicates that boiling tap water can significantly reduce microplastic contamination. A simple method of boiling and filtering, especially effective in hard water, removes up to 90% of nanoplastics and microplastics by trapping them in limescale deposits. This readily available strategy offers a practical way to minimize human exposure to these potentially harmful particles.

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UAE travel alert: Europe’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) officially in effect; what every traveler must know

Starting today, October 12, 2025, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is officially in effect, replacing manual passport stamping with a digital process that records biometric data. The system aims to enhance border security, streamline travel, and reduce overstays. UAE travelers must provide fingerprints and facial images upon first entry. Exemptions apply to certain groups, including…

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