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• Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India as thousands evacuated

  Severe weather conditions struck the country's eastern coastline following the arrival of Cyclone Arnab mid-week. The violent system generated widespread physical damage across the affected coastal areas as it pushed onshore. Officials are responding to the aftermath of the severe storm's destructive path through the region.

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• Nature groups welcome revised Maju Forest and Gillman Barracks housing plans, but call for safeguards

  State planners have adjusted development targets across two residential sites to retain a larger share of existing ecological zones, sacrificing 1,200 prospective homes to expand conservation buffers. While environmental advocates appreciate the government's concessions, they caution that significant forest clearing will still displace local wildlife and increase stress within remaining habitats. Ongoing monitoring and stringent construction controls will be critical to protect sensitive native species during the…

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• New nature park, better connectivity for wildlife in updated plans for Maju Forest, Gillman Barracks

  Housing authorities in Singapore have adjusted residential development proposals following public feedback and environmental assessments to better protect native biodiversity. The revised blueprints designate expanded green buffers at two major sites to support threatened species alongside upcoming public housing. This approach seeks to maintain regional ecological corridors while honoring local heritage and addressing the nation's ongoing demand for residential flats.

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