Bhavnagar Hotels Replace Tissues with Cloth Napkins to Cut Waste

Bhavnagar is witnessing a significant environmental shift as hotels and eateries replace disposable tissue paper with reusable cloth napkins. Driven by local activists, this movement aims to reduce deforestation and waste, with one hotel cutting tissue us

Lightning: Karnataka's Deadliest Natural Hazard in Pre-Monsoon

Karnataka faces a severe lightning threat as pre-monsoon activity intensifies, with data showing it accounts for up to 56% of natural disaster deaths. Experts link rising fatalities to climate variability and call for improved awareness and early warning

Mass Fish Deaths in Palakkad River Amid Summer Heat

Large numbers of dead fish have been found floating in the Mangalam River at Kannambra panchayat in Palakkad district, with officials investigating potential causes including high water temperatures and contamination.

India's Renewable Capacity to Hit 315 GW by 2028

India's solar and wind capacity is projected to reach 310-315 GW by March 2028, up from 206 GW in 2026, with renewables set to dominate 45-47% of the power mix, driven by strong government support and investment.

NGT Probe Into Illegal Sand Mining in Rajasthan Rivers

The National Green Tribunal has directed a joint committee to investigate alleged large-scale illegal sand mining and ecological damage in Rajasthan's Khari and Mansi rivers, warning of strict action against violations.

US Forces Board Iranian Oil Tanker in Indian Ocean

US naval forces have boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, escalating regional tensions. The incident highlights ongoing maritime disputes and strategic maneuvers in key global waterways.

Tiger Travels 1,500km to Similipal Reserve in Odisha

A male Royal Bengal Tiger has entered Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve after covering approximately 1,500km, marking the first recorded instance of a tiger from an outside landscape reaching the reserve independently.

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