CAQM imposes Rs 61.8 crore environmental compensation on six thermal power plants near Delhi for failing to meet mandatory biomass co-firing targets aimed at curbing stubble burning pollution. Read the full details.
A severe power outage left nearly 90% of Canada's Yukon territory in darkness amid brutal -45°C temperatures, prompting a state of emergency. Read about the crisis response and impacts.
A severe cold wave and fog hit Jharkhand during Christmas celebrations. IMD issues a yellow alert for 12 districts as temperatures plunge by 2-3°C. Stay warm and safe.
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
Scientists confirm a rare case of polar bear cub adoption in Manitoba. This heartening event offers hope for the species struggling on thinning Arctic ice. Read the full story.
Explore five essential books that challenge human exceptionalism and trace how inequality, empire, and modernity have reshaped our relationship with a damaged planet. A must-read list for 2025.
The Indian government imposes a ban on new mining leases in the Aravalli range and expands its protected zone. Key decisions to safeguard the critical ecosystem.
Punjab Pollution Control Board data reveals 54% of identified polluting sources still discharge into rivers. NGT demands strict action. Read the full report on Punjab's water crisis.
The Central government has directed states to enforce a total prohibition on granting fresh mining leases in the ecologically sensitive Aravalli range. This decisive move aims for long-term protection of its fragile ecosystem and biodiversity. Read the fu
The Indian government has imposed a complete ban on granting new mining leases in the Aravalli range to protect its fragile ecosystem. This decisive move aims to halt environmental degradation.
The Union Environment Ministry has ordered a complete ban on new mining leases across the Aravalli range from Delhi to Gujarat to curb illegal mining and protect the ecosystem. Read more.
The Indian government has prohibited new mining leases across the Aravalli range & its hills. This decisive move aims to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. Read more about this crucial environmental policy.
Discover the rare deserts worldwide, from Saudi Arabia to the Sahara, that witnessed unexpected snowfall in recent years. Explore the stunning visuals and climate science behind these events.
A new study reveals India's National Clean Air Programme is flawed, focusing on direct emissions while ignoring secondary PM2.5 precursors. Learn why this gap threatens public health.
Delhi's pollution watchdog lifts GRAP Stage-IV curbs as air quality improves. Check the latest updates on banned activities now permitted and the forecast ahead.
India's Supreme Court adopts a new 100-metre rule to define the Aravalli range, aiming to regulate mining. This landmark decision fuels a national debate on conservation and enforcement. Read the full story.
In a major boost for vulture conservation, 15 long-billed vultures from Pinjore's breeding centre were tagged and released at Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Read about this crucial rewilding step.
Two female and one male blackbuck, all under two years old, were found dead near a conservation reserve in Chikkamagaluru. Forest officials suspect poaching. Read for details.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reveals he suffers from allergies due to Delhi's pollution, blaming transport for 40% of it. He calls for a national push towards electric and hydrogen vehicles. Read his stark warning.
Officials issue a low-danger avalanche warning for five districts in Jammu & Kashmir. Residents advised to avoid prone areas above 2,800 metres. Stay safe and follow advisories.
The fight for the Aravalli hills highlights India's struggle between environmental survival and development. Expert Shailendra Yashwant warns of the cost of half-measures. Read more.
Gurgaon's roads remain dust bowls as authorities fail to act on Union Minister's order. Key areas like MG Road, Sector 29 see no improvement. Read how pollution chokes the city.
Delhi woke up to dense smog with AQI at 349 ('very poor'). Dense fog disrupted air & rail travel, causing 10 flight cancellations and over 270 delays at IGI Airport. Latest updates.
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accuses the Modi government of a 'fatally flawed' redefinition of the Aravalli Hills, threatening the fragile ecosystem. He plans to move Supreme Court in January.
Jammu & Kashmir's disaster agency issues a high-danger avalanche warning for five districts. Residents advised to avoid slopes, stay alert. Read for safety details.
IMD forecasts dense fog, cold day conditions, and falling temperatures across North and East India till Dec 29. Snowfall likely in Himalayas, rain in South. Stay updated on travel impacts.
A TOI survey reveals Gurgaon's air quality crisis as exposed soil and construction dust blanket MG Road, Sector 29, and other areas. Read how the city is failing pollution control directives.
Indore recorded a sharp drop in night temperature to 6.4°C, 4 degrees below normal. Cold winds from the north are expected to intensify the chill further from Friday. Stay warm and take precautions.
Pune shivers as December 2025 sees 13 days below 10°C, the highest in a decade. IMD data reveals stark temperature variations across city due to urban heat islands. Read the full forecast.
Bhopal sees a brief respite before temperatures plunge again. MP faces dense fog warnings in multiple districts. Get the latest weather forecast and safety tips for the holiday season.