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New Indian Express
16-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Solar fence to mitigate human-elephant conflict
In a bid to mitigate human-elephant conflict and facilitate co-existence, biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak has installed a 30.1-km solar fence covering three project villages in Jorhat district in collaboration with the British Asian Trust and the Elephant Family with support from the Darwin Initiative. The project has benefitted over 1,047 households affected by human-elephant conflict. There was a time when herds of wild elephants would wreak havoc in these villages while foraging for crops, causing immense hardship to the agrarian community. However, the installation of these solar-powered fences helped significantly ease the problem. 15K bighas of satra land encroached upon: CM The 'satras' — monastic institutions within Assam's neo-Vaishnavite tradition — have lost over 15,000 bighas of their land to encroachment. Taking a serious view of it, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma noted that an area twice the size of Dispur had been encroached upon. 'The sheer scale of encroachment of the satras is a direct assault on Assam's culture and identity. Not anymore. We are dealing firmly with this,' he posted on X. The Satra Aayog, constituted by the government for reviewing and assessing the problems of satra land in Assam, has submitted its final report to Sarma with its recommendations.
Sky News AU
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Queen Elizabeth II's first cousin Lady Marina Windsor announces surprise engagement to boyfriend of two years Nico Macauley
Lady Marina Windsor has announced her engagement to her boyfriend of two years, Nico Macauley. The first cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, 32, took to Instagram on Sunday to share the happy news through a series of snaps with her now-fiancé. Lady Marina beamed beside Nico, 32, who is the great-grandson of William Berry, 1st Viscount Camrose. She showed off her new silver engagement ring, which features a small, smooth square onyx gemstone at its centre, with detailing on either side. Lady Marina proudly displayed the band in another snap of her at a dimly lit restaurant where she looked elegant in a white dress. The philanthropic executive and her beau celebrated their engagement with a glass of champagne. Lady Marina cut a casual figure in a yellow dress and leaned into her fiancé, who wore a navy jumper, as the pair toasted to their wedding. "Very happy!" the third cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry wrote of becoming the future Mrs Macauley in the caption. While royal family members congratulated the soon-to-be husband and wife, others were taken aback by their seemingly sudden engagement. Lady Marina's younger sister, Lady Amelia Windsor, 29, expressed her joy, writing: "Yippeeee!" Her aunt, Lady Helen Taylor, who is the daughter of Prince Edward and Katharine, Duchess of Kent, said she was the "happiest auntie". "Happiest auntie in the whole world - love u so best best news," she wrote. Lady Marina is seldom seen in public with Nico and was recently spotted at a charity event for Elephant Family, a not-for-profit dedicated to protecting the Asian elephant from extinction, in London without him. The third cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry attended the star-studded charity bash alongside King Charles, Queen Camilla, Princess Beatrice, actor Ed Westwick and his wife, actress Amy Jackson, as well as Brazilian footballer Ronaldo Nazario and his wife, model Celina Locks. Nevertheless, Nico routinely makes an appearance in loved snaps of the couple on Lady Marina's Instagram. Last week, they were photographed embracing while sitting on a stone wall in Connemara, western Ireland, with two pints beside them. In 2008, Lady Marina was 25th in line to the British throne when she was removed from the line of succession. The news, which made headlines, came after the then 16-year-old was confirmed into the Roman Catholic Church. According to the Act of Settlement 1701, this disqualified her. In 2015, the succession to the Crown Act was changed to allow Catholics to marry into the royal family without losing their place in the line, though Lady Marina's position was not restored.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Slimmed Down Monarchy? Not Anymore, Thanks to This Surprising Move from King Charles
It was a recent royal sighting that caught me off-guard: King Charles and Queen Camilla were spotted in attendance at a mid-May gala in Kew Gardens to help raise money for The Elephant Family, a charity set up by Mark Shand, Camilla's brother, before his death in 2014. The occasion was poignant; it was meaningful—but it also included a surprising (and typically less prominent royal): Princess the eldest daughter of Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson attends her fair share of royal occasions, but usually they're limited to ones where the entire royal clan steps out. Royal Ascot, Easter, even the Christmas walk at Sandringham are all examples. But the Elephant Family event felt different and provided a moment for Charles's niece—who has long supported Elephant Family—to take center stage in a position typically reserved for more senior royals like Kate Middleton or Duchess Sophie. My take? It's about monarch, Charles has long been an advocate of a slimmed-down monarchy—or, at the very least, the idea of keeping a core group of working royals in sight vs. past visuals of a Queen Elizabeth II-era Buckingham Palace balcony overflowing with extended family such as aunts and uncles and random royal relations that have less of an impact on the royal brand. While the king has never officially brought his framework into public view, that working model took a major hit when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle walked away from the monarchy in January 2020. Questions—and constructive criticisms, like the comments made by Charles's sister Princess Anne—began to swirl about the lack of main characters left to represent the Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie off the bench was a refrain I began to hear over and over again during my years co-hosting the Royally Obsessed podcast. That also brings me to my next point: Not only did Beatrice step out for the Elephant Family gala, we've been seeing a lot more of another lesser-known royal lately: Her sister, Princess Eugenie. Eugenie was recently announced as a mentor for the King's Foundation's 35 Under 35 initiative and the sisters, together, have been more vocal—and frankly, formal—about promoting royal patronages (like their joint role as honorary patrons of Teenage Cancer Trust). Heck, they've even been making more regular appearances at what I think of as signature events in the royal diary (everything from the Chelsea Flower Show to Buckingham Palace garden parties). Bottom line: Someone seems to have given King Charles a note that looping in Beatrice and Eugenie, who are 9th and 12th in line to the throne, more is good for royal business—and I'm thrilled to see it. After all, anything that has the potential to humanize the royal family makes sense. Beatrice opening up about the premature birth of her daughter Athena; Eugenie helping others and bringing attention to anyone navigating a scoliolis diagnosis—it's authentic and vulnerable, but most importantly, it brings people in. It was a major loss when Harry and Meghan left for Canada first, then Montecito. And, regardless of your feelings about the monarchy they left behind, their royal shoes can't be filled by William and Kate alone—there's simply too much royal work to go around. The move to include more of Beatrice and Eugenie not only lightens that load, it extends the glamour of the monarchy and lifts the spirits of royal supporters, too. While I thought this would be a decision relegated to when Prince William—who is close with his cousins and likely sees their potential—becomes king, it seems like Charles caught wind of it sooner. Next stop, the royal balcony? Time will tell. King Charles Wanted a Slimmed Down Monarchy—But Without Kate & Will, Is It Actually Time to Panic?
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick meet King Charles III at a charity event in London
Actors Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick were recently spotted at a prestigious charity evening in Richmond, England, where they had the honour of interacting with members of the British Royal Family. The couple attended the Wonders of the Wild event, hosted by a UK-based charity focused on the conservation of Asian wildlife. Held at the iconic Kew Gardens on May 13, the gala was organised in collaboration with the British Asian Trust . Amy Jackson, who serves as an ambassador for the UK-based charity, took to Instagram to share glimpses from the event. The charity holds personal significance for her, given her British-Indian heritage and ongoing efforts in wildlife advocacy. The organisation was co-founded by the late Mark Shand, brother of Queen Camilla. check out the post here: by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here! Expertinspector Click Here Undo In a series of photographs posted online, Amy and Ed can be seen engaged in conversation with King Charles III . Amy wore a strapless jumpsuit paired with black shoes, while Ed looked dapper in a tailored suit. The couple also posed beside a life-sized elephant sculpture carved from wood. In another picture, King Charles is seen addressing the attendees. They also shared a photo of the invitation and some of the decor. Amy wrote, 'Such a special night at Wonders of the Wild with Elephant Family and the British Asian Trust – two charities very close to my heart. As an ambassador to the Elephant Family, I am proud to support their incredible work protecting elephants and promoting human-wildlife coexistence, especially across South Asia. We also had the honour of meeting Their Majesties The King and Queen, who are passionate patrons of the charity. So much love to my Chopard family for supporting the night. Caroline discovered the most stunning emerald in Zambia shaped like an elephant, which she then turned into the most breathtaking jewellery, with proceeds supporting the charities.' Fitness freak Amy Jackson flaunts baby bump at gym The couple, who tied the knot earlier this year along the picturesque Amalfi Coast in Italy, welcomed their baby boy Oscar in March. Amy is also mum to her elder son, Andreas, from a previous relationship with businessman George Panayiotou. On the work front, Amy was last seen in Aditya Dutt's 'Crakk'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Inside Amy Jackson, Ed Westwick's ‘Special Night' With King Charles
Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick had a memorable meet-and-greet with the British Royal family in England. On May 13, the couple attended a charity event by Elephant Family, an organisation supporting Asian wildlife. This UK-registered charity hosted a special session, Wonders of the Wild, at Kew Gardens in Richmond. Amy, born in London, is the ambassador for the Elephant Family. The organisation was founded by Queen Camilla's brother, the late Mark Shand. Now, Amy has shared her wonderful experience of attending the event by uploading a bunch of pictures from the venue on Instagram. The carousel opens to Amy Jackson and Ed Westwick having a conversation with King Charles. The couple twinned in black outfits. While Amy slipped into a strapless jumpsuit, her husband picked out a sleek and polished suit. The duo posed together against the backdrop of a wooden elephant sculpture. The album also featured King Charles addressing the crowd and giving a speech. Amy and Ed's invitation cards made an appearance in the last slide.
