Goa government enforces stricter tree felling procedures under the 1984 Act. New rules mandate NOCs from all co-owners, digital mapping, public disclosure, and a 10-day appeal period. Learn the key changes.
Assam ushered in 2026 with devotees thronging ancient temples like Kamakhya. The celebrations were tinged with remembrance for the late singer Zubeen Garg, whose music echoed statewide. Read more.
Assam govt to procure a cutting-edge proton therapy machine for cancer care, a first in India's public health system. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces mega infrastructure projects.
Chinese President Xi Jinping confirms the massive $170 billion hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River is progressing. Learn about the strategic implications for India and regional water security.
Despite dense fog and cold, hundreds celebrated New Year's Eve at Dibrugarh's riverbanks. Bogibeel Ghat, Maijan Ghat, and Buridehing spots buzzed with festive energy as locals upheld annual tradition.
In his 2026 New Year address, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared Taiwan reunification inevitable and highlighted a major $170B Brahmaputra dam project. Read the full analysis.
Delhi is planting over 2.6 lakh tulips in Lutyens' Delhi this winter, creating a vibrant floral trail. The initiative, using Dutch bulbs, aims to transform the city's grey winters into a colourful spectacle and boost floral tourism. Discover the new winte
Haryana's Forest Department greenlights Rs 1.5 crore for nursery-centric afforestation, boosting green cover with 1.5 lakh saplings. Learn about the state's new green initiative.
Madurai forest division plants 50 saplings at Kondaiyanpatti school as part of the Green Tamil Nadu Mission aiming for 2,000 plants statewide. Collector and DFO lead the initiative.
Vijayawada Municipal Corporation launches major greening initiative, planting 550 bougainvillea saplings and targeting 10,000 trees to reduce pollution and enhance city beauty. Read more.
A herd of wild elephants wreaked havoc on Pollibetta Road in Siddapur, Kodagu, destroying lakhs worth of crops. The increasing menace threatens coffee harvest and worker safety. Read more.
Unidentified miscreants set fire to Molai Kathoni 2.0, a new forest cultivated by Jadav Payeng and his daughter in Assam's Majuli. The blaze caused extensive damage, destroying bird nests and habitat. Read more.
NMCG approves master plan for Gomti's origin, protects sandbar-nesting birds, and uses nature-based solutions for Delhi's Yamuna drains. A major push for river rejuvenation.
Bhubaneswar residents raise alarm over rapid tree cutting. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das pledges massive plantation drive of 10,000+ saplings and explores translocation. Read more.
NDMC's annual tulip drive will plant over 5 lakh bulbs at Delhi's religious sites and parks, featuring thematic displays like 'Viksit Bharat'. Discover how pre-treated bulbs beat the weather.
Heavy winter fog paralyzed ferry services on the Brahmaputra, stranding over 300 passengers and vehicles for hours. Read about the impact on Majuli's lifeline and official warnings.
India's longest rail-cum-road bridge, the Bogibeel Bridge, completes seven years since its inauguration by PM Modi. Discover how this 4.94-km engineering marvel over the Brahmaputra has revolutionized connectivity and trade in the Northeast.
PM Narendra Modi held a special Pariksha Pe Charcha session on a Brahmaputra cruise ship in Assam, discussing exam stress with 25 students. The unique event saw over 1 crore registrations nationally.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a unique interaction with students aboard a cruise ship on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, highlighting the region's development and natural beauty. Read more about this inspiring initiative.
PM Narendra Modi's second day in Assam features 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' with students, homage to martyrs, and a major public address. Security heightened along Brahmaputra. Read for details.
A leopard causing alarm near Dibrugarh's BCPL complex was safely captured by forest officials. It will be released in Dehing Patkai National Park after a health check. Read the full story.
PM Modi asserts BJP's double-engine govt is rectifying Congress' long-standing mistakes in Northeast. He compares Assam's development to the mighty Brahmaputra's flow. Read the full analysis.
Ferry services between Guwahati and North Guwahati suspended for two days due to security for PM Modi's Pariksha Pe Charcha on the Brahmaputra. CM inspects preparations. Details on traffic diversions inside.
Roadway Solutions Ltd (REPL) launches a major Miyawaki plantation drive with 14,000 native saplings along NH-40, boosting green cover and promoting sustainable highway development in India.
New Delhi Municipal Council announces a massive tulip plantation drive with 2.6 lakh bulbs to enhance city beauty and fight pollution. Planting starts December 27. Read details.
Roadway Solutions Ltd (REPL) launches a major Miyawaki forest drive, planting 14,000 native saplings along NH-40 to boost biodiversity and sustainable highway development in West Bengal. Read more.
China's massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river threatens water security and ecology downstream in India's Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. Experts warn of a 'water bomb' risk.
After tree-cutting allegations, Kolkata's McPherson Square is set for a green revival with over 50 new trees. The Dhunseri Foundation promises the 'greenest park' by mid-January. Details inside.
A DTU study for DDA reveals bamboo plantation at Yamuna's Baansera improves AQI by 20%, cools air by 9.7%, and enhances soil health. Discover how urban green infrastructure fights pollution.
NDRF retrieves body of Sagar Gautam from Brahmaputra near Kharguli. He is the third victim from a group of five who drowned last week. Search continues for two missing persons. Read the full report.