The Indian Environment Ministry's expert committee recommended the reconstruction of the Teesta-3 dam in Sikkim. This decision comes after a catastrophic glacier lake outburst flood in 2024 caused...
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...
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...
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has announced policy change aimed at reducing pollution from older vehicles. The proposal to double the rebate on new vehicle...
The Los Angeles wildfires of January 2025 have emerged as the costliest wildfire in history. Initial assessments reveal insured losses estimated between $35 billion and $45 billion. This...
Recent discoveries in marine biology have revealed a new species of 'supergiant' sea bug in Vietnam. Named Bathynomus vaderi, this remarkable creature is notable for its resemblance to...
The Odisha government initiated a programme aimed at empowering local communities in forest management. This initiative allows 100 villages to receive direct funding for forest protection and management....
The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) is initiating project to desilt and dredge the Vishwamitri River. This project follows severe flooding that impacted the city last year. A key...
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has recently instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to expedite the process of notifying the Dhanauri water body as a wetland. This direction follows...
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recently expanded its Transitioning Industrial Clusters initiative. Thirteen new industrial clusters from various countries have joined, raising the total to 33 clusters...
