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The Pakistan Railways has set a record by running the world’s longest freight train that boasted an impressive length of over 2,500 feet. the freight train was propelled by a formidable GE U40 locomotive engine.
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2 years ago Read more at The Express Tribune

Nearly half of all migratory species across the world are in decline. One in five faces the threat of all-out extinction, according to a new report from the UN. The UN recognises 1,189 animal species in its Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), which aims to provide them with protective measures.
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2 years ago Read more at Al Jazeera English

In comparison to previous years, Togo has significantly improved its ranking under the “Trading across borders” indicator by adopting multiple reforms that focus mainly on the digitization and reduction in delays. From professionalization to digitization, through legislative regulations, togo’s public procurement framework is constantly being modernized. To achieve this, the country has only one objective: offer the most attractive tax framework to investors and economic operators.
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2 years ago Read more at Togo First

River Radamus is the one that climbs onto podiums and scores slalom points from bib 70. The 26-year-old's sixth World Cup season has been the best yet, hands down. But the Edwards skier said his skiing “hasn’t necessarily changed” this year. “I think it’s just continued to progress,” he said.
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2 years ago Read more at The Aspen Times

You can watch for free on CBC Sports in Canada, and on YouTube in select countries. You can use a VPN, such as NordVPN, to unblock your usual service. Lara Gut-Behrami, meanwhile, is on course to win the women's overall title, which crowns the best all-around skier.
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2 years ago Read more at TechRadar

World Sleep Day: 5 Reasons Why Sleep Disorders Are Becoming More Prevalent Among Kids These Days A study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice Revealed that children from three districts of Kerala reported to experience lower sleep quality. In the 21st century, competition among each other has reached a height that we cannot come back from. Amidst all the hustle, we forget about one important thing, sleep. You may be wondering, why is it a bad thing to constantly hustle? Read on to find out
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2 years ago Read more at TheHealthSite

ADVERTISEMENT Winter sports sponsors including Audi and Equinor will melt almost 2,000 square kilometres of snow a year with their carbon emissions, according to a new report. For the first time, campaigners have formulated a way to measure the climate impact of major sponsorship deals with polluting industries. Record temperatures across Europe have forced the cancellation of numerous alpine and cross-country ski races this 2023-24 season due to poor snow cover.
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2 years ago Read more at Euronews

Thailand’s sustainable tourism thrives through collaboration Favorite The partnership between TAT and Tourism Cares marks a significant step towards fostering sustainable tourism practices and meeting the preferences of the US market for meaningful travel experiences. TAT’s strategic initiatives, including STARS, CF Hotels, Green Leaves, and the Thailand Tourism Awards, underscore its commitment to promoting eco-friendly and sustainable practices among Thai suppliers.
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2 years ago Read more at Travel And Tour World

On March 15, the emotional thriller starring Kim Nam Joo and ASTRO’s Cha Eun Woo soared to its highest viewership ratings to date. The fifth episode of “Wonderful World” scored an average nationwide rating of 9.9 percent, marking a new personal record for the show. SBS’s “Flex x Cop”—which airs in the same time slot—stayed strong with a nationwide average of 8.3 percent.
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2 years ago Read more at soompi

Mahindra Group chairman Anand Mahinddra seems to be impressed by the iPad wonder boy Mahesh Raghvan. Raghavan has made a career out of playing Indian music on the Apple iPad.
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2 years ago Read more at The Times of India