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About Gale Warnings

Gale warnings are crucial alerts issued by national meteorological agencies. They inform the public and maritime communities about strong winds that can pose serious risks. Gale-force winds range...

 January 30, 2025

Elephant Spotted in Namdapha National Park After 12 Years

Event occurred in the Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve, located in Arunachal Pradesh. After a gap of 12 years, an adult male elephant was captured on camera...

 January 28, 2025

Organophosphate Toxicity

Recent events in Baddal village, Jammu and Kashmir, have drawn attention due to a series of unexplained deaths linked to potential organophosphate poisoning. Seventeen individuals from three families...

 January 28, 2025

Safe Disposal and Reuse of Sewage Sludge in India

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in India has developed an advisory aimed at the safe disposal and reuse of sewage sludge. This initiative is in...

 January 28, 2025

Olive Ridley Turtles Nesting Patterns in Odisha

The Olive Ridley turtle is an endangered species known for its unique mass nesting behaviour, called arribada. In 2024, number of these turtles skipped the River Rushikulya mouth...

 January 28, 2025

Mycorrhizal Fungi in Plant Conservation Efforts

In recent years, mycorrhizal fungi have emerged as crucial allies in conservation efforts. These fungi form symbiotic relationships with plants, enhancing their health and resilience. Researchers are harnessing...

 January 28, 2025

Rising Heatwave Risks and Human Mortality in India

Recent studies have brought into light alarming trends in heatwave patterns in India. Researchers from IIT-Bombay and ETH Zurich have identified a new category of heatwaves termed 'oppressive...

 January 27, 2025

Rabies Crisis in India

Rabies remains public health issue in India. A recent study marks alarming statistics regarding dog bites and rabies-related deaths. Conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR),...

 January 27, 2025

Water Storage Decline in India Amid Deficient Rainfall

The water storage situation in India has reached a critical point. Recent data indicates a continuous decline in the levels of major reservoirs across the country. This trend...

 January 25, 2025

Argentina’s Potential Withdrawal from Climate Agreements

Argentina's President Javier Milei indicated a possible withdrawal from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This move follows his earlier decision to pull Argentinian negotiators...

 January 25, 2025

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