An RTI query reveals NHAI cleared over 83,000 trees in Uttarakhand for highway projects in five years, with environmentalists questioning compensatory plantation compliance and costs.
A Wildlife Institute of India team will visit Odisha to reassess the DNA-based elephant census that counted 912 elephants, conflicting with the state's direct sighting count of 2,103. The review follows state government objections to the methodology.
The death toll from elephant attacks in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, has increased to eight after a woman was killed. Authorities have set up a control room and are using an app to track herds and alert residents in vulnerable areas.
A West Singhbhum family evacuated after elephant attack, only to return to find thieves stole Rs 50,000 from their empty house. Incident highlights human-wildlife conflict in Jharkhand.
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Jharkhand's winter season is concluding, with summer set to begin in late February. Temperatures will rise by 2-3°C, and no rainfall is expected due to weak western disturbances.
Two forest department personnel were injured in a wild buffalo attack at Manas National Park in Assam. One staff member is in critical condition, while another was discharged after treatment.
A lioness was spotted just 100 meters from the crowded Bhavnath Fair in Rajkot, prompting a six-hour rescue operation by forest officials to prevent a potential stampede during Maha Shivratri celebrations.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 120 mist spray systems at IGI Airport, part of the 'Clear Air, Clean Delhi' initiative. The systems aim to control pollution and improve air quality for passengers.
European governments allege Alexei Navalny was poisoned with frog toxin, while Russia's Investigative Committee refuses to open a criminal case, citing medical factors as the cause of death.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces India's enhanced climate action commitment, now at 5.6% of GDP. She emphasizes a differentiated cost approach, urging less polluting nations to contribute proportionately less.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India has increased climate action spending from 3.7% to 5.6% of GDP over six years, emphasizing domestic investment over international aid.
European countries allege Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was killed by epibatidine, a potent toxin from South American frogs, on his death anniversary.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated at the Munich Security Conference that he feels some pressure from Donald Trump regarding holding elections, proposing a two-month ceasefire for a vote.
West Bengal participates in the global Great Backyard Bird Count from February 13-16, recording 289 species on day one. Birdwatchers document sightings including lesser yellownape and scops owl.
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Every spring, tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes emerge in Manitoba, Canada, creating one of North America's most unusual wildlife spectacles. Conservation efforts have helped the population rebound dramatically.
Chinese commercial satellites have captured images of a U.S. Army THAAD system at Jordan's Muwaffaq Salti Air Base, revealing American missile defense positions near Iran amid escalating regional tensions.
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The Philippine eagle, nicknamed the 'monkey-eating bird,' is critically endangered with fewer than 500 mature individuals left. Learn about its habitat, hunting habits, and conservation challenges.
Reynisfjara's famous basalt columns and shoreline are dramatically changing due to unusual weather patterns and strong ocean forces, raising safety concerns for visitors.
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The Urban Heat Island effect significantly elevates temperatures in cities compared to rural areas, driven by human activities and infrastructure. This phenomenon poses health and environmental risks, requiring urgent mitigation strategies.
Delhi experienced a chilly Saturday with a minimum temperature of 9.2°C, while the air quality index remained in the 'poor' category, posing health risks to residents.
Discover how Thassos marble at the Kaaba stays cool in 45°C heat. Learn about its high solar reflectance, thermal conductivity, and architectural design for pilgrim comfort.
Delhi's temperature dropped to 11.8 degrees Celsius, with a windy Saturday forecast and poor AQI. The IMD predicts strong winds and a high of 24.8°C, 1.5°C above normal.
The UAE will experience fair to partly cloudy skies on February 14, 2026, with fog reducing visibility in coastal and internal areas. Temperatures range from 9°C to 34°C across regions.
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Environmentalists in Pune organize a river cleaning event to protest the Riverfront Development Project, emphasizing pollution reduction over beautification.
Pune residents flock to hills and parks for the Great Backyard Bird Count, a global citizen science event from Feb 13-16, with nearly 50 guided walks promoting bird observation and data collection.
Sylvia Hassan and her team launch 'Here Gaza,' a pioneering radio station in Deir el-Balah, focusing on social issues and humanitarian crises in the war-torn territory, funded by the EU.
An unauthorized concrete road built near the Bandhwari landfill in Gurgaon will be dismantled after the forest department halted construction. The road, within the sacred Mangar Bani grove, threatens wildlife habitats and biodiversity in the Aravalis.
Berhampur's chief conservator has directed forest officers to prevent the illegal display of animals in Danda Yatra plays, citing violations of wildlife protection laws and past cases.
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Gurgaon faces a critical shortage of mechanical road sweepers, with only 18 operational against a requirement of 38 for wide roads. This deficit, costing Rs 26 crore to address, violates CAQM norms and exacerbates particulate pollution from road dust.
