Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Latur Municipal Corporation (LMC) has given 15 days to roadside shops, hawkers and commercial establishments, among others, to remove nails pierced into trees.The civic body has announced a drive against tree-nailing and people failing to remove nails will face action, the municipal administration said in a public announcement.Earlier, the Vasundhara Foundation, an advocacy group, approached the Latur Municipal Corporation seeking an official intervention to put a check on the rampant tree-nailing in different parts of the city.Trees are found to be nailed at many places for hanging items meant for sale, erecting display boards and name boards, among other purposes. In some places, trees are nailed to support power cables used for illumination. Public at large has been requested to remove such nails on their own or face action, said LMC officials.According to the Vasundhara Foundation, nailing weakens the trunk of a tree and has a gradual adverse impact on the growth and life of the tree. Young as well as old trees suffer damage due to the insertion of nails.Citing official data, the NGO Green Latur Vruksha Team said the National Air Quality Index of the city falls in the moderate level category.The concerted efforts taken by nature lovers over the years have gradually improved the tree cover in Latur. Trees grown after putting in a lot of hard work must not be subjected to any abuse, NGO representative Pawan Ladda said.We also published the following articles recentlyWitness statements, CCTVs, DNA test help cops nail AlamThe prosecution in the Aluva child rape and murder case relied on witness statements, CCTV footage, and scientific evidence to secure a conviction. DNA evidence linked the accused to the crime, and CCTV footage helped recreate the chain of events. One witness saw the child with the accused on a bus, further corroborating the statements. The footage also showed the accused washing his hands after the crime. Forensic software was used to authenticate the CCTV footage. The defense argued that someone else committed the crime, but the prosecution dismissed this claim.Atlanta Hawks secure nail biting victory over Orlando MagicThe Atlanta Hawks secured a thrilling 120-119 victory over the Orlando Magic in Mexico City, thanks to Dejounte Murrays clutch 3-pointer. Trae Young led the way for Atlanta with 41 points and eight assists, while Jalen Johnson and Murray also made significant contributions. Jalen Suggs stood out for the Magic with 21 points and six steals, but his team fell short. The closely contested game showcased the competitive spirit of both teams, with Youngs scoring and Murrays late heroics making the difference.More than 50% transplanted native trees in city surviveAround 413 native trees have been translocated to different areas in Chennai as part of the construction of the 116.1km phase-2 lines. The trees were chosen based on factors such as age, health, and location. Compensatory trees are planted in a 1:12 ratio for any casualties. The survival rate of the transplanted trees is currently between 50% and 80%. A total of 2,910 trees were removed for the project, and 46,200 saplings have been planted as compensation. The success rate of the transplanted trees is considered good if at least 50% survive.

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