{
  "id": 14955615,
  "title": "Wildlife conservation programmes held at Samata Degree College",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/wildlife-conservation-programmes-held-at-samata-degree-college",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:48:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/wildlife-conservation-programmes-held-at-samata-degree-college/article71546562.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Wildlife conservation programmes were held at Samata Degree College in MVP Colony during Wildlife Week on Monday. The Green Climate Team NGO founder secretary, J.V. Ratnam, addressed the event and stressed the importance of protecting all forms of life. Ratnam urged for the planting of a forest on every 10 acres within each village and emphasized the necessity of safeguarding species that aid agriculture. College Principal Sarabandi explained that Wildlife Week was celebrated annually from October 2 to 8 to raise awareness about conservation and biodiversity. Vice-Principal Shilpa highlighted the detrimental effects of deforestation and illegal hunting, urging the protection of wildlife habitats. Faculty members, NSS representatives, NGO coordinator J. Rajeshwari, and students all took part in the programmes.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Wildlife Week programs held at Samata Degree College",
    "J.V. Ratnam stressed protecting all life forms",
    "College celebrated conservation from Oct 2-8"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}