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Satluj Beas Sangam @RamsarConv @ Harike Wetland

Plants may be able to hear rain, and it can speed up their growth. Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that rice seeds exposed to the sound of falling raindrops sprouted much faster than those kept in silence, even under identical conditions. In controlled tests with about 8,000 seeds in shallow water, some were exposed only to the vibrations from droplets hitting the surface. Others weren’t. The result: seeds that “heard” rain germinated roughly 30–40% faster. The reason lies in how sound travels. When raindrops strike water or soil, they produce vibrations that ripple through the surroundings. In water, these signals are especially strong, powerful enough to physically affect nearby seeds. Inside seeds are tiny gravity-sensing particles called statoliths. Normally, they help guide how roots grow. But researchers found that the vibrations from raindrops can jolt these structures, effectively activating the seed and kickstarting growth. In nature, this could be a major advantage. Detecting the sound of rain might signal that conditions are right, before moisture fully reaches the seed. It’s the first direct evidence that seeds can respond to natural sound, suggesting plants are far more perceptive than they seem quietly reacting to cues we’re only beginning to understand. Learn more: "Plants can sense the sound of rain, a new study finds." MIT News

देवदार। वितरण (Distribution): यह प्रजाति पूरे हिमालय क्षेत्र में पाई जाती है। जैव-भौगोलिक क्षेत्र (Biogeographic Provinces): पश्चिमी हिमालय (2बी) स्वरूप (Habit): शंकुधारी वृक्ष (Coniferous tree) आवास (Habitat): यह प्रजाति पथरीली और खड़ी ढलानों पर उगती है और आम तौर पर उत्तर दिशा की ढलानों पर एकल (pure) समूहों में पाई जाती है। इसे भरपूर रोशनी की आवश्यकता होती है और यह जैविक पदार्थों से भरपूर दोमट (loamy) मिट्टी में अच्छी तरह बढ़ती है। देशज या विदेशी (Native/Exotic): देशज (Native) फूलने-फलने का समय (Phenology): फूल: जून – अगस्त फल: सितंबर – नवंबर पारिस्थितिक भूमिका (Ecological role): यह मिट्टी को बाँधने वाला वृक्ष है और मिट्टी के कटाव को नियंत्रित करता है। स्थानीय उपयोग (Local usage): इसकी लकड़ी में तेल पाया जाता है जिससे यह बहुत टिकाऊ और दीमक-रोधी होती है। इसी कारण यह इमारती लकड़ी के रूप में बहुत मूल्यवान मानी जाती है। #DeodarTree #HimalayanForest #SoilConservation #EcoBalance #SustainableForestry

🌍 Today is World Wildlife Day. Let’s protect our wild animals and plants and preserve nature for future generations. 🐾🌿 #WorldWildlifeDay #SaveWildlife #ProtectNature @PlanetbfrProfit @GreenPanjab @The8AcreForest @PanjaabRivers @SoilofRivers @TheHealingAcres

Wetland conservation is essential for protecting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. #MissionLiFE #WorldWetlandsDay

The Constitution Day also known as #NationalLawDay is celebrated in India on 26th day of November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. #ConstitutionDay

ਪਵਣੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਿਤਾ ਮਾਤਾ ਧਰਤਿ ਮਹਤੁ ॥ #SavePanjabRivers ਪੰਜ-ਆਬ youtu.be/kLbsg6gA6Vg?si… @onkarsidhu @Anantveersidhu

ਨਵਾਂ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਿਵਸ 1 ਨਵੰਬਰ 1966 - ਉਹ ਇਤਿਹਾਸਕ ਦਿਨ, ਜਦੋਂ ਸਾਡੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਨੇ ਆਪਣੀ ਵਿਲੱਖਣ ਪਹਿਚਾਣ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਕੇ ਨਵੀਂ ਰੂਹ ਅਤੇ ਨਵੀਂ ਉਮੀਦ ਨੂੰ ਜਨਮ ਦਿੱਤਾ। ਪਵਣੁ ਗੁਰੂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪਿਤਾ ਮਾਤਾ ਧਰਤਿ ਮਹਤੁ ॥ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਸਾਡੇ ਗੁਰੂਆਂ ਨੇ ਪ੍ਰਕਿਰਤੀ ਨੂੰ ਸਤਿਕਾਰ ਦਿੱਤਾ ਹੈ ਆਓ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਿਵਸ ਦੇ ਮੌਕੇ ਤੇ ਆਪਣੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੀ ਹਵਾ,ਮਿੱਟੀ,ਪਾਣੀ ਅਤੇ ਵਾਤਾਵਰਣ ਨੂੰ ਸ਼ੁੱਧ ਬਣਾਉਣ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਣ ਕਰੀਏ। ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵਾਸੀਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਵੇਂ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦਿਵਸ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ-ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ ਵਧਦਾ ਰਹੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ, ਚੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਰਹੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ! @SoilofRivers @PanjaabRivers @GreenPanjab

#CarbonSequestration My car drives an average of 200 km/day. I have made my car carbon-neutral for 365 days of driving. Since a 2500cc Euro-4 diesel car emits about 200 g CO₂/km, the car’s emissions are now carbon-neutral. 200 km/day × 365 days = 14.6 tons of CO₂ per year. The CO₂ we release through breathing is still remaining.

ਮੁਸੀਬਤਾਂ ਆਉਣੀਆਂ ਤੇ ਲੰਘ ਜਾਣੀਆਂ ਨੇ, ਚੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਕਲਾ ਸਦਾ ਸਾਡੇ ਨਾਲ ਰਹੇਗੀ। ਉੱਜੜ ਕੇ ਵੀ ਵੱਸਾਉਣ ਦਾ ਹੌਸਲਾ, ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਵਰਗਾ ਹੋਰ ਕਿਸੇ ਕੋਲ ਨਹੀਂ। ਹੜ੍ਹ ਦੇ ਹਾਲਾਤਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਆਂ ਦੇ ਦਿਲਾਂ ਦੇ ਦਰਿਆ ਵਗ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਪੰਜਾਬ ਵੱਸਦਾ ਗੁਰਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਮ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀਅਤ ਰੂਹ ਨੂੰ ਸਲਾਮ। 🙏 @PanjaabRivers @PlanetbfrProfit @SoilofRivers

When Punjab’s rivers flow calmly, their waters are shared with Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi. But when floods strike, Punjab alone suffers. Riparian law grants Punjab both the right and the burden. Those who seek a share of its waters must also share the damages they bring. @PanjaabRivers @SoilofRivers

#WorldWaterWeek 2025

#WorldWaterWeek 2025 kicks off today, shining a spotlight on water’s vital role in both climate mitigation and resilience. From glaciers to oceans, from source to sea, water connects it all. Learn how UNEP works to protect and restore freshwater ecosystems: unep.org/topics/fresh-w…

Heavy rains are impacting various cities of #Punjab since morning. Heat induced and trough oriented cloud formations have begun over #Haryana, #Delhi NCR & west #UttarPradesh now. Frequent spells of moderate to heavy rains are expected over many parts of #Delhi #Gurgaon #Noida #Faridabad #Ghaziabad #Chandigarh and various cities of #Haryana during late afternoon, evening and tonight. Be watchful for localised water logging conditions. #DelhiRains

Unforgettable

For the first time in five decades, India has seen a dip in life expectancy at birth. Children born in 2017-21­ are expected to live for 69.8 years, compared to those born in 2016-20 whose average lifespan would be 70 years. 📊See the infographic and read more: downtoearth.org.in/health/clear-b… @down2earthindia @Rajit1313

Recently, the Jammu & Kashmir Government Launched the "Tree Aadhar" Mission to Conserve the Region's Chinar Trees. All About the Chinar Tree Here 👇 #UPSC #UPSCPrelims2025 #JammuKashmir

Lagerstroemia Speciosa Giant crepe Myrtle Queen's crepe Myrtle Banabá Plant. Pride of India. Queen's Flower or Jarul is a species of Lagerstroemia native to tropical southern Asia. It is a deciduous tree with bright pink to light purple flowers. @Sheshamfarm @PUPATIALA

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