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Chennai's Heart Traffic Lights Go Viral

Chennai replaces traditional red signals with heart-shaped lights as part of road safety campaign. Discover how this creative initiative is changing driving behavior.

Oman wins seat on UNESCO MAB Council for 2025-2029

Oman secures a seat on UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme council, reinforcing its global environmental leadership and commitment to sustainable development goals. Discover how this impacts global ecology.

Perumbakkam: Chennai's Infrastructure Crisis Zone

Residents of Perumbakkam, Chennai's resettlement colony, face daily struggles with inadequate infrastructure, poor transportation, and missing basic facilities despite promises of better living.

Bengaluru's EMPRI gets ₹550 crore mega makeover

Karnataka's environmental research institute EMPRI in Bengaluru is set for a massive ₹550 crore redevelopment, transforming it into a world-class sustainability hub with state-of-the-art facilities and expanded campus.

Four women drown in Chennai sea tragedy at Ennore

Tragedy strikes Chennai as four women lose their lives in a devastating drowning incident at Ennore sea. Victims include Sri Lankan refugee camp resident. Police investigation underway.

India's Sand Mining Crisis: Ecological Disaster Ahead

India's construction boom fuels alarming sand mining practices, causing irreversible damage to river ecosystems, groundwater depletion, and threatening millions of livelihoods. Learn about the environmental crisis unfolding across the nation.

NEHU scholars attend climate workshop in Bhutan

Students and faculty from North-Eastern Hill University participate in transformative climate change workshop in Bhutan, focusing on sustainable solutions and cross-border environmental collaboration.

Cyclone Mocha Batters Chennai With Heavy Rains

Cyclone Mocha unleashes torrential rains across Chennai and Tamil Nadu, triggering flood alerts, school closures, and disrupting normal life. IMD issues orange alert as city braces for more downpour.

Chennai Rivers Overflow as Rains Subside

Chennai breathes easier as heavy rains subside, but faces new threat from overflowing rivers and brimming water bodies. Authorities on high alert across Tamil Nadu.

Chennai Floods: IMD Red Alert, Cyclone Threat Looms

Chennai faces severe flooding as heavy rainfall pounds the city. IMD issues red alert, cyclone tracker monitors developing system. Stay updated on school closures, transport disruptions, and safety measures.

Chennai Floods: Red Alert as Heavy Rains Lash Tamil Nadu

Heavy monsoon rains lash Chennai and eight Tamil Nadu districts, triggering red alerts and emergency response measures. CM MK Stalin monitors the critical situation as authorities work to prevent a repeat of 2015 flood devastation.

Chennai's Rainy Deepavali After 14-Year Dry Spell

Chennai witnesses unprecedented rainy Deepavali as heavy downpour lashes the city, breaking 14 years of dry celebrations. Schools declare holiday, low-lying areas face waterlogging.

Bawana Waste Plant Green Clearance Under Fire

Residents of Delhi's Bawana area accuse authorities of obtaining environmental clearance for waste-to-energy plant through false statements about public consultation and environmental impact.

Chennai's Madhya Kailash gets signal-free L-shaped flyover

Chennai's notorious Madhya Kailash junction is set for a massive transformation with a groundbreaking L-shaped flyover that will handle 11,000 vehicles hourly and eliminate traffic signals, promising smoother commutes across the city.

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