Category : Climate Change


Uttarkashi Fire Destroys 8 Buildings, 8 Families Homeless

A devastating fire, likely caused by a short circuit, gutted eight buildings including four five-story houses in Fitari village, Uttarkashi. The blaze destroyed grain storehouses and livestock, with eight families displaced and relief operations ongoing.

Mangaluru Activists Launch 'Save Phalguni River' Campaign

The Save Phalguni River Horata Samithi has initiated a campaign to protect the vital river, alleging industrial pollution and official inaction. A large protest is scheduled for March 27 at the Pollution Control Board office in Baikampady.

Surat Khajod Waste Site Fire Spreads Over 2 Sq Km Area

A major fire broke out in refuse-derived fuel stockpiles at Surat's Khajod waste disposal site, spreading rapidly over two square kilometers. Thick smoke visible from kilometers away triggered widespread alarm among residents and workers near Surat Diamon

UNESCO Site in Lviv Hit by Russian Attack, Ukraine Reports

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reports a Russian attack on a UNESCO World Heritage site in Lviv, escalating cultural destruction in the conflict. The incident highlights threats to global heritage amid ongoing hostilities.

Hormuz Shock: Energy Markets Reprice on Iran War Risk

The Iran war-linked energy crisis differs from past shocks, with oil and gas markets not just rising but violently repricing around disruption risk. Brent crude hit $112.19 per barrel on March 20, its highest since July 2022, after 440 million barrels wer

Iran Names Baqer Zolqadar New Security Chief

Iran has appointed veteran military commander Mohammad Baqer Zolqadar as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani who was assassinated in an Israeli-American strike.

Black Mamba vs King Cobra: Speed vs Size

Comparing the world's deadliest snakes: Africa's black mamba with its speed and potent venom versus Asia's king cobra with its massive size and venom volume.

Jadav Payeng Grew a 550-Hectare Forest Alone

In 1979, Jadav Payeng began planting trees on a barren sandbar in Assam. Over decades, his solitary effort created Molai Forest, now spanning 550 hectares and home to diverse wildlife, earning him the Padma Shri.

India Sixth Most Polluted; Loni World's Worst, Delhi Fourth

A 2025 report reveals India as the sixth most polluted country globally, with Loni in Uttar Pradesh named the world's most polluted city and Delhi ranking fourth. The findings highlight the urgent need for expanded air quality monitoring networks using lo

Iran Appoints Bagher Zolghadr as New Security Council Head

Iran has appointed Bagher Zolghadr as the new head of the Supreme National Security Council, following the death of former head Ali Larijani. This key security role is crucial for Iran's national defense and foreign policy decisions.

Saudi Arabia, UAE May Join Iran-US War Over Gulf Oil Strikes

Iran's attacks on Gulf oil infrastructure have escalated tensions, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE hinting at entering the conflict against Tehran. Reports indicate potential US military access to Saudi bases, raising fears of a wider regional war.

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