Tiger Reserve Deploys Watchers to Reduce Conflict

Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh deployed fire and water watchers across 143 forest beats, reducing human-wildlife conflict in 120 villages and achieving zero casualties for three summers.

India Lacks Standards to Test Microplastics: CPCB

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has admitted it lacks the analytical and infrastructural capacity to test microplastics in water samples, raising concerns about water quality monitoring in India.

Bengaluru Officials Study Hyderabad Flyover Model

Bengaluru officials visited Hyderabad to study the city's flyover model, aiming to implement similar infrastructure to ease traffic congestion. The initiative focuses on learning from Hyderabad's successful flyover network.

West Asia Conflict Drives Indian Tourists to Goa Hotels

Disruptions in West Asia and rising costs are prompting Indian families to choose domestic destinations like Goa. Four-star and five-star hotels report a 10% occupancy increase, with bookings surging for summer breaks.

WHCA President: Dinner Shooting Harrowing

WHCA President Weijia Jiang described the shooting near the White House Correspondents Dinner as harrowing and praised the US Secret Service for their swift response.

Nagpur Man Dies After Stray Cow Hits His Bike

A 43-year-old motorcyclist succumbed to injuries eight days after being hit by a stray cow in Nagpur's Khaparkheda area. The incident highlights the stray cattle menace on rural roads.

Ghaziabad Footbridge Unused Amid Heatwave

A 300m footbridge connecting Ghaziabad RRTS station to Shaheed Sthal metro remains largely unused due to lack of shade and soaring temperatures up to 42°C. NCRTC plans to install travelators and a roof by early next year.

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