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Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Salt Range faces risk to biodiversity
The Salt Range in Punjab, known for its rare biodiversity and scenic landscapes, is facing severe ecological degradation. Experts warn that the region's unique flora and fauna are rapidly disappearing due to unregulated mining, poaching, habitat destruction, climate change, and pollution. Ecologists report that unregulated cement factories and mining activities are altering the natural terrain and contaminating water sources, leading to a sharp decline in biodiversity. Climate-induced shifts in rainfall patterns and rising temperatures have further impacted soil fertility and water availability. The Salt Range Wetlands Complexhome to lakes such as Kallar Kahar, Khabbeki, Uchhali, Jhalar, and Namal — provides refuge to rare species including the Punjab Urial, Chinkara, and Red Fox, as well as globally threatened birds such as the White-headed Duck, Imperial Eagle, and Sociable Plover. Badar Munir, a conservationist and documentary filmmaker, emphasised the urgent need for intervention, citing unregulated mining and climate change as key threats to the region's ecological balance. Fahad Malik, coordinator of the Pakistan Biodiversity Alliance, stated that unchecked hunting, illegal poaching, deforestation, and the overharvesting of medicinal plants have critically damaged the ecosystem. He noted that apex predators like the common leopard and grey wolf have vanished from the Salt Range. Experts recommend immediate restrictions on unregulated mining and call for post-mining environmental impact assessments. They also urge the inclusion of local communities in conservation efforts and propose alternative livelihoods to reduce dependence on natural resource extraction. Conservationists further stress the need for public awareness campaigns, research initiatives, and strengthened collaboration with national and international organisations to enhance biodiversity protection. According to WWF Pakistan, the inclusion of local communities and the promotion of sustainable development are essential for long-term conservation. In recent years, the Punjab government has launched several initiatives to protect biodiversity, focusing on legislation, policy reforms, expansion of protected areas, environmental restoration, and public outreach. Recent amendments to the Punjab Wildlife (Protection, Preservation, Conservation and Management) Act, 1974 have increased penalties for the illegal hunting of endangered species. Additionally, the provincial government has introduced a comprehensive Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan aligned with international standards. Wildlife officials report the establishment of new protected areas, including a national park in Cholistan and wildlife reserves in the Salt Range. Practical steps have also been taken to preserve Ramsar-designated wetlands such as Khabbeki and Uchhali lakes. Key initiatives include the Protected Areas Initiative and forest restoration projects under the Green Pakistan Programme, which promote the plantation of native tree species. Conservation efforts for rare animals like the Punjab Urial, Chinkara, Blackbuck, and Nilgai are also underway. The government has partnered with global organizations such as IUCN, WWF, GEF, and UNDP for technical assistance and policy development, and has committed to the goals of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Despite these efforts, conservationists warn that ongoing challengesincluding illegal hunting, habitat loss, urban and agricultural encroachment, water pollution, and deforestationcontinue to threaten the region's fragile biodiversity. Experts stress that without immediate and sustained action, the ecological damage may become irreversible.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Beloved San Diego Restaurant 'Abruptly' Closes After 65 Years
The popular Red Fox Steakhouse and Piano Bar in San Diego suddenly closed its doors on Monday after more than six decades. According to CBS8, shocked employees were informed of the decision to close on Monday. All were let go, citing financial issues. "Pretty much took him maybe two minutes and just said - I'm sorry, but effective immediately, we're closing our doors and gave some excuse of we're out of money," said Chris Tucker, a waiter who worked at the Red Fox for 18 years. However, the official Red Fox Steakhouse and Piano Bar website says the location is "hoping to re-open in September if not sooner." "Sorry, we are currently closed and are hoping to re-open in September if not sooner. We will miss you all and hope to see you very soon!" the website reads. Tucker told CBS8 that any potential plans for restarting the business were not conveyed to the staff members who were dismissed. Founded in the late 1950s, the interior of the Red Fox dates back to a 1560s pub in England. The materials were moved to California in 1926 and eventually turned into the Red Fox Steakhouse in 1959. "The three original rooms, slightly different in design, have been combined to form a spacious 'tap room,'" says the Red Fox website. "The bar, back bar and the trim around the doors with the interesting small-carved figures come from Charles of London. The Tudor paneling and the fireplace with its finely carved mantel bear the date of 1642. The three arched panels tell the story of Rebecca and Isaac as found in Genesis, Chapters 24 and 27." Originally, the Red Fox was part of the Lafayette Hotel, but in 2020, the restaurant closed down due to the pandemic and a planned relocation. Two years later, it reopened at 2223 El Cajon Boulevard. Back in January, the Red Fox announced it was updating its hours and would be closed on Mondays moving forward.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kagurabachi anime will be a masterpiece for sure; Here's a sneak peek of what you'll get to see
Kagurabachi Anime Red Fox webtoon is getting an anime adaptation; Get ready for a double dose of horror and romanceWe have seen a lot of legendary shonen anime in the last few years. And the list is only going to increase with new entrants on the cards. The latest announcement has suggested that next in line is going to be the anime adaptation of Kagurabachi. For those who don't know, Kagurabachi is a Shonen based on the themes of action, revenge and dark fantasy created by Takery Hokazono. The story, from the manga point of view, is insane and promising to the core. It easily emits the vibes that we got to see in Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and a few more anime shows, to name. What will the audience get to see in Kagurabachi anime? Story, main character, and more The story of Kagurabachi revolves around Chihiro Rokuhira , who is a young swordsmith. As for his history, the individual is he heir of one of the most powerful blacksmiths, Lunishige Rokuhira. He has no action in his life, instead, peace is prevailing everywhere. However, things change when the main antagonists of the show, the Sorcerers, trigger a massacre and kill his father in the same. What comes next is the transition of Chihiro from a peace-loving boy to the annihilator of sorcerers. He takes his father's legacy forward by carrying one of the seven enchanted blades. And the war is not just another tussle - it is a full-fledged battle between two different approaches. In December 2024, it was announced that the manga is getting an anime adaptation, and it will be produced by CygamesPictures . Until now, the particular details related to the anime adaptation, like release date, number of episodes, and streaming platforms, have not been revealed. Speculations are that we will get to know more about the same pretty soon. Also Read: Red Fox webtoon is getting an anime adaptation; Get ready for a double dose of horror and romance Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Red Fox webtoon is getting an anime adaptation; Get ready for a double dose of horror and romance
Red Fox anime adaptation After the immense success of Solo Levelling, we have heard a lot of official and unofficial announcements for new adaptations. And now, it has been officially declared by LAFTEL that the Red Fox webtoon is getting an anime adaptation. The series will be released exclusively on LEFTEL's official website in Korea. There is no word related to the global launch of the anime, but we can expect it to happen super soon. As for the anime, it will be a horror-romance saga stuffed with elements capable of giving goosebumps to the audience. The franchise has already dropped the teaser video of the same, and the anime will be released on May 19, 2025. Red Fox anime: A little about the makers and story The Red Fox webtoon has been written and illustrated by HAMA in the period of 2013 to 2015. The webtoon gained a substantial amount of popularity, and the anime adaptation is the living proof of it. The franchise has high expectations in terms of gathering masses from the anime. Coming to the story, it is based on a demon known as Red Fox, who is enemy number one of humanity. He has taken countless lives and has no regrets about doing the same. Now, things take a pretty unconventional turn when he meets a human woman, and she invokes the feeling of love inside the demon. As strange as it sounds, this serves as a challenge bigger than the mountains as the two navigate around the tragedies and the emotion of love together. Now, one thing that you should know firsthand is that the anime is not for the faint-hearted. It is built on the themes of tragedy, horror, and more twisted stuff that you will definitely get to see once it releases. If you have loved shows like Tokyo Ghoul , Mononoke , and Devilman Crybaby, then you are going to love Red Fox. And we will update this article once we get to know about the official global platforms, so hang tight and bookmark this page if needed. Also Read: How many Seasons will Solo Leveling have? According to manhwa Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . And don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
