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Highly-Functional Material Week TOKYO to feature new Material Technologies
Highly-Functional Material Week TOKYO to feature new Material Technologies Highly-Functional Material Week TOKYO, the premier event for advanced material technologies, scheduled to take place from October 4 to 6 at Makuhari Messe, Japan, will bring together material manufacturers, processing technol...
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The Ambitious Quest for a Tunnel Under the Strait of Gibraltar
The Ambitious Quest for a Tunnel Under the Strait of Gibraltar In a seismic revelation, geologists proposed that the Mediterranean Sea was once a vast, enclosed lake, with no apparent exit points in the east or west. However, the relentless forces of tectonic plate movements and other natural phenom...
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Russia Imposes Diesel Fuel Export Ban: Global Energy Markets at Stake
Russia Imposes Diesel Fuel Export Ban: Global Energy Markets at Stake In a startling move, Russia has officially instituted a ban on the export of diesel fuel, sending shockwaves through the global energy market. This latest development follows previous actions by Russia, including price caps on the...
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MIT brings Quantum Error Correction a step closer to reality
MIT brings Quantum Error Correction a step closer to reality In the future, quantum computers may be able to solve problems that are far too complex for today’s most powerful supercomputers. To realize this promise, quantum versions of error correction codes must be able to account for computational...
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Global trends in Advanced Materials market sparks excitement
Global trends in Advanced Materials market sparks excitement The global landscape of advanced materials is rapidly evolving, with key sectors like films, metals, plastics, ceramics, adhesives, and paint and coatings undergoing ground-breaking transformations. As industries adapt and respond to emerg...
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DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone is the all-in-one Aerial Solution
DJI Mini 4 Pro Drone is the all-in-one Aerial Solution DJI, the global leader in civilian drones and innovative camera technology, today introduces the DJI Mini 4 Pro. Crafted to be the ultimate companion for adventure enthusiasts, the DJI Mini 4 Pro redefines the boundaries of mini-camera drones, s...
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Liebherr L580 LogHandler XPower is a very special Wheel Loader
Liebherr L580 LogHandler XPower is a very special Wheel Loader With the L 580 LogHandler XPower®, Liebherr offers the timber industry a very special wheel loader. Liebherr has recently revamped this model and has optimised numerous aspects of the wheel loader in the course of the revision, such as t...
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Scholpp bridges the gaps with a Tadano AC 4.080-1 Crane
Scholpp bridges the gaps with a Tadano AC 4.080-1 Crane The crane service provider Scholpp and the steel fabrication firm Erich Mächler GmbH are a well-coordinated team, having worked together since 1984. In their time, they’ve mastered many a challenging project – like the recent lift of a steel pe...
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Demolition with the World’s largest Duty Cycle Crane
Demolition with the World’s largest Duty Cycle Crane The site of the former thermoelectric power plant in the Venetian town of Porto Tolle is to be revived and transformed into an ecologically sustainable vacation resort. Before that, however, the decommissioned power plant has to be dismantle...
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Oil and Bitumen prices show diverse trends across different regions
Oil and Bitumen prices show diverse trends across different regions The Energy Information Administration of America has released a concerning report indicating that U.S. shale oil production is on track to reach its lowest level since May 2023, marking the third consecutive month of decline. This d...
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OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører in Denmark acquired by Sweco
OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører in Denmark acquired by Sweco Sweco announced acquisition of OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører, one of Denmark’s leading engineering firms in the buildings market. With the acquisition Sweco will almost double the size of its building business in Denmark and strengthen its position as...
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KMOU Scientists pave way for Wireless Energy Transfer and optimized IoT
KMOU Scientists pave way for Wireless Energy Transfer and optimized IoT Simultaneous wireless information and power transfer (SWIPT)-aided nonorthogonal multiple access (NOMA) system, used for communication in the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoTs), suffers from significant energy loss with trans...
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Automotive World China features Flying Car Display Zone
Automotive World China features Flying Car Display Zone Automotive World China is excited to announce its first-ever global launch of the Futuristic Flying Car Display Zone and Shenzhen Low-altitude Economy Development Forum. This combined event offering creates an inspirational education and networ...
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Acrow reconnects key route with Mabey Panel Bridge after Culvert Collapse in Colorado
Acrow reconnects key route with Mabey Panel Bridge after Culvert Collapse in Colorado Acrow, a leading international bridge engineering and supply company, noted today one of its modular steel Mabey Universal™ panel bridges was recently installed on Colorado State Highway 133 (SH 133) between...
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BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise
BioLime bridges Antiquity and Modernity with Roman plasters expertise From Rome’s Colosseum to the pyramids of the Mayans, ancient architecture has not only withstood the test of time but also provided invaluable lessons in durability and sustainability. Far from being mere ruins or tourist at...
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Driver Trucking App launched by Driver Technologies
Driver Trucking App launched by Driver Technologies Driver Technologies, Inc., an AI-based mobility tech company that delivers a safer driving experience, announced the launch of Driver Trucking, the first fully cloud-based video solution for commercial vehicles, leveraging its No. 1 rated dash cam...
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Comprehensive Fluid Analysis from VolvoCE delivers improved Uptime and TCO
Comprehensive Fluid Analysis from VolvoCE delivers improved Uptime and TCO Volvo Construction Equipment is rolling out a new Fluid Analysis program. The service expands on its existing Oil Analysis program and now encompasses lubricants, diesel fuels, diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) and coolants. Up to 7...
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NAON shows off their LUCY Electric Scooter concept
NAON shows off their LUCY Electric Scooter concept The first design renders and video of the serial prototype LUCY represent the outcome of design refinement through ongoing partnership with Faissner Petermeier Fahrzeugtechnik AG to develop our design vision “Prototype 01”, into a fully functional,...
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BCP and Dorset Council awards Traffic Signal contract to Yunex Traffic
BCP and Dorset Council awards Traffic Signal contract to Yunex Traffic Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole (BCP) and Dorset Councils have renewed their traffic signal maintenance contract with Yunex Traffic for up to a further five years. Having already held the contract for more than 13 years, Yu...
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Grand Paris Rail Project powered by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia
Grand Paris Rail Project powered by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and Nokia have partnered together to power the Grand Paris Express, one of Europe’s largest metro rail projects. The future subway includes 200 kilometres of new rail that will create four additional li...
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EIB commits €60m for Port of Leixões upgrade in Portugal
EIB commits €60m for Port of Leixões upgrade in Portugal The European Investment Bank (EIB) has sealed a significant €60 million loan agreement with Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana Do Castelo, S.A. (APDL) to fund crucial maritime enhancements at the Port of Leixões. The project in...
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Yanmar Compact Equipment playing its part in the 2050 Green Challenge
Yanmar Compact Equipment playing its part in the 2050 Green Challenge Helping turn the tide on climate change is everyone’s responsibility – including companies like Yanmar Compact Equipment, who is happy to play its part – and recently signed up to the Yanmar Green Challenge, a Yanmar Group initiat...
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DEVELON brings the power to Grading with the DD130 Dozer
DEVELON brings the power to Grading with the DD130 Dozer The DD130 is the newest addition to the DEVELON dozer line-up, delivering best-in-class horsepower, plus more pushing power, superior traction, leading visibility and advanced technologies for more job site productivity. The new mid-size 145....
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High-resolution Computer Vision improved by AI
High-resolution Computer Vision improved by AI The system could improve image quality in video streaming or help autonomous vehicles identify road hazards in real-time. An autonomous vehicle must rapidly and accurately recognize objects that it encounters, from an idling delivery truck parked at the...
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Plant Hire Companies championing 3D Avoidance for Construction Safety
Plant Hire Companies championing 3D Avoidance for Construction Safety In the ever-evolving landscape of British construction, Plantforce Rentals has emerged as the latest company to embrace the cutting-edge technology offered by Leica Geosystems (part of Hexagon) and Xwatch Safety Solutions 3D avoid...
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Manitou unveils cutting-edge Logistics Centre in India
Manitou unveils cutting-edge Logistics Centre in India Manitou Group, a global juggernaut in the handling, aerial work platform, and earthmoving sectors, has unveiled its latest triumph: a state-of-the-art spare parts logistics centre in the burgeoning industrial landscape of Greater Noida, India. T...
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Augmented Reality in Manufacturing
Augmented Reality in Manufacturing In this article Wendy Mlynarek, Strategic Business Development Director at DELMIA takes a closer look at the many applications of augmented reality in the manufacturing sector, whilst also exploring some of the basics for the sector. Definition of Augmented Reality...
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André Voß Erdbau and Transport invests in new Develon Wheel Loader fleet
André Voß Erdbau and Transport invests in new Develon Wheel Loader fleet André Voß Erdbau & Transport GmbH, based in Rostock in Germany, offers its customers a wide range of services in the areas of transport, logistics, disposal and delivery of road building materials under the motto “We...
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Egypt building the World’s Longest Artificial River through the Desert
Egypt building the World’s Longest Artificial River through the Desert In the heart of Egypt’s formidable desert terrain, an audacious plan emerged – the creation of the world’s longest artificial river. At first glance, the notion may appear fantastical, but it is a visionar...
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Volvo and Boliden’s Autonomous Mining Collaboration
Volvo and Boliden’s Autonomous Mining Collaboration Volvo Autonomous Solutions (V.A.S.) and Boliden have forged a substantial, long-term partnership aimed at integrating autonomous transport solutions into Boliden’s mining operations. This collaborative effort encompasses a series of ven...
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Titan develops advanced electric Steer-By-Wire system
Titan develops advanced electric Steer-By-Wire system Titan, the leader in advanced electric steering systems for lower-volume manufacturers, today launches its state-of-the-art steer-by-wire system, offering makers of next-generation models, from electric hypercars to automated trucks, the ultimate...
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Top 7 Portable Air Compressor mistakes to avoid
Top 7 Portable Air Compressor mistakes to avoid You can’t always control the external conditions your portable air compressor will be faced with – but you can make sure it is tough enough for any challenge. Here are seven common tough conditions your air compressor might have to deal with. But fear...
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SNC-Lavalin rebrands to AtkinsRéalis
SNC-Lavalin rebrands to AtkinsRéalis SNC-Lavalin Group Inc., a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, today announced that it is rebranding to AtkinsRéalis. Building on more than a century of accomplishments from brands such as SNC-Lavali...
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Geotab and BMW partner for Turnkey Connected Mobility
Geotab and BMW partner for Turnkey Connected Mobility Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, today announced its partnership with car manufacturer BMW Group, adding another partner to its growing OEM network. The combination of BMW Group’s high-quality data and the powe...
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Piling Rigs evolve with the new Soilmec SR-45 MP
Piling Rigs evolve with the new Soilmec SR-45 MP The brand-new SR-45 MP is the evolution of two of Soilmec’s well know models: the CM-40 JM and the R-312/200 MP. These historical models have already been appreciated in numerous and demanding projects, including the Diavik mine in Canada, the D...
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Torsus and Man building the Chassis for the World’s toughest off-road Bus
Torsus and Man building the Chassis for the World’s toughest off-road Bus TORSUS, manufacturers of the world’s toughest, heavy-duty off-road buses, is proud to announce the growth of its continued cooperation with MAN Truck & Bus, following an agreement for MAN Truck & Bus to manufactu...
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Metsä Wood shows the way to reduce Construction Emissions
Metsä Wood shows the way to reduce Construction Emissions Tackling climate change calls for radically changing the materials we build with. Metsä Wood explores and develops wood-based solutions that complement and replace carbon-intensive construction materials, considerably lowering the CO2 emissio...
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Danfoss accelerates Excavator Decarbonisation with £4.9m grant
Danfoss accelerates Excavator Decarbonisation with £4.9m grant Danfoss Scotland, part of global hydraulics and electric powertrain systems supplier Danfoss Power Solutions, has received a grant worth £4,941,809 (approximately $6.1 million) from the U.K. Government’s Department for Energy Security...
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MECALAC REVOTRUCK wins Best of the Best at Red Dot Design Awards
MECALAC REVOTRUCK wins Best of the Best at Red Dot Design Awards Mecalac, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of compact construction equipment for urban environments, has won the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards: ‘Best of the Best’ for the innovative and safety-oriented des...
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DEVELON launches DX62R-7 and DX63-7 Mini-Excavators in North America
DEVELON launches DX62R-7 and DX63-7 Mini-Excavators in North America DEVELON introduces all-new six-metric-ton mini excavators — the DX62R-7 and DX63-7 — for use in the United States and Canada. The two DEVELON excavators replace the previous iterations and join the line of next-generation -7 Series...
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Aurrigo Autonomous Shuttles put to the test in EU Public Transport Initiative
Aurrigo Autonomous Shuttles put to the test in EU Public Transport Initiative Aurrigo International PLC announced its leading role in the EU-Funded Living Lab for Autonomous Electric Vehicles, in which its Auto-Shuttle vehicles will run with a safety driver on board, while developing towards a goal...
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Improving Remote Construction Jobs with MB Crusher
Improving Remote Construction Jobs with MB Crusher There is a lot of talk about remote construction jobs, being as personnel not physically present at the site, with questions like: how can we make work without struggles and losing money? When the talk is about construction jobs in remote locations...
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British distributor Obart in Kent now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK
British distributor Obart in Kent now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK The British distributor Obart from Maidstone in Kent is now trading as Tsurumi Pumps UK. This means that the Japanese manufacturer now has six sales companies in Europe. This was announced by Tsurumi’s European headquarters in D...
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Enter now for the INTERMAT 2024 Innovation Awards
Enter now for the INTERMAT 2024 Innovation Awards The international INTERMAT Innovation Awards competition pays tribute to equipment, technology, services or products that contribute to driving progress in the construction, infrastructure and materials industries, and to achieving the major transiti...
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Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business
Hanson launches new Recycling Materials Business In a strategic move aimed at conserving precious natural resources and advancing the principles of the circular economy, Hanson, a renowned leader in the UK construction industry, has recently announced the establishment of an innovative recycling bus...
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Danish EETS deploys Kapsch TrafficCom advanced Tolling Technology
Danish EETS deploys Kapsch TrafficCom advanced Tolling Technology Kapsch TrafficCom, a global provider of transport solutions, has announced a significant contract with the Danish EETS toll service provider, Brobizz. Under the agreement, Kapsch will supply its cutting edge GNSS-based tolling solutio...
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AUSA HQ goes off-grid with 1,200 m² of solar panels
AUSA HQ goes off-grid with 1,200 m² of solar panels AUSA, the manufacturer of compact all-terrain industrial vehicles, continues to cement its commitment to sustainability and has now installed more than 1,200 m² of solar panels at its headquarters in Manresa, Barcelona. This system will generate 35...
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Rokbak RA40s Haulers take on the Rockies
Rokbak RA40s Haulers take on the Rockies In Western Canada, Jura Creek Enterprises has purchased three Rokbak RA40 articulated haulers to move huge amounts of aggregates, stone and rock close to North America’s largest and most famous mountain range. The Canadian province of Alberta is said to be ‘t...
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Kier joins Causeway Technologies’ Carbon Calculation Project
Kier joins Causeway Technologies’ Carbon Calculation Project Kier Group plc has joined Causeway Technologies’ ground-breaking project aimed at developing automated, real-time reporting of scope 3 emissions in the construction sector. The scope 3 initiative is well advanced in developing...
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Purdue University and Trimble launch Construction Management Technology Lab
Purdue University and Trimble launch Construction Management Technology Lab Purdue University and Trimble are establishing a state-of-the-art Trimble Technology Lab at Purdue focused on teaching and research for construction management technology. The lab is hosted by the School of Construction Mana...
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Celebrating 55 years of Yanmar CE Mini-Excavators
Celebrating 55 years of Yanmar CE Mini-Excavators A pioneer of the concept in the late 1960s and still driving the sector forward, Yanmar Compact Equipment celebrates 55 years of mini-excavator innovation. While the Beatles song ‘Hey Jude’ was helping to launch the pop scene in Japanese culture, the...
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Plugging Airport Car Parks into the Energy Grid
Plugging Airport Car Parks into the Energy Grid Picking up the tab for your parked car is something millions take for granted when they head to the airport – but what if simply plugging in your car could help power an entire city with green energy, and offset your parking fee? These are the first .....
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HVS rolls out of X1.5 Engineering Prototype Vehicle
HVS rolls out of X1.5 Engineering Prototype Vehicle Zero-emission, hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator, Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), announced, today, the delivery of its engineering prototype test “mule”, X1.5, to the HVS test facilities. This marks the beginning of the crucial develop...
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EIB invests €30m in MERMEC’s Railway Digital Transformation in Italy
EIB invests €30m in MERMEC’s Railway Digital Transformation in Italy In a strategic move to bolster Italy’s rail infrastructure modernization, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €30 million to fortify the research, development, and innovation endeavors of MERMEC Group. Base...
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MYCRANE expands into India
MYCRANE expands into India Online crane rental platform MYCRANE announced the launch of wholly-owned operations in India on day one of the Conex construction trade show, currently taking place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat (September 21-23). Substantial investment from a Series A round has facilitated a g...
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Storm Overflow Cameras keep track of flooding
Storm Overflow Cameras keep track of flooding Water and sewerage companies are installing Meteor MRC remote cameras at an increasing number of wastewater discharge and storm overflow locations; primarily to check the veracity of event duration monitors (EDMs), but also to avoid unnecessary site visi...
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Port Handling demands Large, Versatile, and Reliable Machinery
Port Handling demands Large, Versatile, and Reliable Machinery For decades, SENNEBOGEN has made a name for itself with customer-specific material handlers, especially in the demanding port segment. SENNEBOGEN’s versatile port handling machines are particularly useful for unloading ships with bulk or...
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SimScale launches AI based Physics Simulation
SimScale launches AI based Physics Simulation SimScale GmbH today announced the worlds’ first fully integrated and cloud-native A.I. based physics predictions coming to its simulation software. SimScale has partnered with the leading A.I. for accelerated engineering developer, NAVASTO to integrate t...
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Robotic first with Powerline installation of PLP Conductor Spacers and Bird Diverters
Robotic first with Powerline installation of PLP Conductor Spacers and Bird Diverters FulcrumAir is proud to announce that the company has completed its portion of the High Banks Wind Project in Kansas using advanced robotic technology to accurately and safely install PLP CUSHION-GRIP® Twin Spacers...
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The Himalayan Marvel – China’s Grand Railway Ambition
The Himalayan Marvel – China’s Grand Railway Ambition In the heart of the Himalayan region, where China’s Tibet meets the borders of Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, and neighbouring nations, lies the awe-inspiring grandeur of the world’s highest mountain range, the Himalayas....
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