Resorts, Roads Cut Into Bannerghatta Elephant Corridors: CEC
A CEC report reveals resorts and roads are fragmenting Bannerghatta's elephant corridors, violating 2011 ESZ guidelines. Urgent conservation action is needed.
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Two Tiger Deaths, Missing Cub in Bandhavgarh Reserve
The new year brings grim news from Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve with two tiger fatalities and a missing cub reported within days. Authorities plan recovery and postmortem. Read the full story.
98% Haryana Towns Breach PM2.5 Limit, Only 2 Clean
A shocking 78 of 80 Haryana towns exceeded national PM2.5 limits in 2024. Gurgaon, Faridabad remain critically polluted. Experts demand urgent airshed-based reforms. Read the full analysis.
96% Polluted Cities Lack Clean Air Action Plan
A new report reveals 1,787 Indian cities are polluted, but only 67 are under NCAP. Delhi, Ghaziabad, Byrnihat top pollution charts. Experts demand urgent governance reforms.
NGT Questions Legality of Cutting 8,700 Trees in Bhopal
The NGT's central zone bench has challenged the permission granted to NHAI for axing over 8,700 trees for a road project in Bhopal, seeking a national policy on large-scale tree felling.
Ahmedabad: 9,000 Saplings to Greenery Metro Route
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation launches a Rs 10 crore drive to plant 9,000 trees along the metro route, filling gaps missed in earlier massive plantation campaigns. Read more.
Delhi records coldest Jan night in 2 years at 4.6°C
Delhi shivers as temperature hits 4.6°C, the season's lowest. Air quality worsens to 'very poor' with AQI 345. IMD issues yellow fog alert. Get the full weather forecast.
Historic Sayajibaug Garden in Vadodara Faces Erosion Threat
Vadodara's iconic 113-acre Sayajibaug garden, a 147-year-old legacy, is under threat from Vishwamitri river erosion. Experts warn of land loss; authorities begin retaining wall work. Read more.
Chandigarh's Temp Dips to 6.1°C, Cold Nights Persist
Chandigarh's minimum temperature plummeted to 6.1°C on Friday, with high humidity and fog intensifying the winter chill. IMD forecasts continued cold nights ahead. Read for details and outlook.
3-Day Renewable Energy Expo Kicks Off in Chandigarh
A major renewable energy expo has begun in Chandigarh, featuring 50+ exhibitors and focusing on solar, wind, and green hydrogen solutions for a sustainable future. Explore the innovations!
Vadodara's Lakes, River, Workers in Crisis at ICR 2026
Studies at Navrachana University's ICR 2026 reveal severe pollution in Vadodara's lakes, plight of brick kiln workers, and poor urban mobility. Calls for urgent action.
NGT Orders Inquiry Into Illegal Tree Cutting in Kangra
National Green Tribunal directs Himachal forest dept to investigate alleged illegal felling of acacia trees in Nurpur. Report due in two months. Details inside.
Scientific Doomsday Prediction for 2026: Overpopulation
A 1960 scientific paper predicted doomsday on Nov 13, 2026 due to overpopulation. Explore the math, why it hasn't happened, and how billionaires are preparing.
NGT Committee Visits Nashik Sites for Tree Felling Inspection
A three-member NGT committee inspected Nashik sites where trees are marked for felling for Kumbh Mela 2027 infrastructure. Read about the panel's findings and the upcoming report.
Andhra's Chintapalle records season's lowest at 4.5°C
Chintapalle in ASR district shivers at 4.5°C, the season's lowest in Andhra Pradesh. Dense fog disrupts traffic, IMD predicts rain for southern parts. Read more.
Cold Wave Grips Jharkhand, Mercury Plummets in 13 Districts
A severe cold wave tightens its grip on Jharkhand as temperatures plunge below 10°C in 13 districts. Khunti records a chilling 1.5°C. Get the full IMD forecast and district-wise details here.
Bihar Cold Wave: Patna Temperature Dips, Fog Disrupts Life
Bihar battles intense cold with Patna's minimum at 9.5°C. Dense fog and icy winds disrupt commute and work. IMD predicts no relief soon. Read more.
Mugger Crocodile Count Increases to 95 in Ghodahada
The annual census in Ganjam district reveals a rise in the endangered mugger crocodile population at Ghodahada reservoir to 95, marking a positive trend in conservation efforts. Read more about the findings and reasons behind the increase.
Rs 2,000 Crore Plan to Restore Chilika Lake Ecosystem
Odisha government, with IIT Madras, drafts a Rs 2,000 crore project to restore Chilika lagoon's ecosystem, boost fisheries, and promote sustainable tourism. Key interventions planned.
Arctic Enters New Era of Extreme Weather, Study Finds
A new study reveals the Arctic has shifted to a state of extreme weather events, with record-breaking heatwaves and rainfall. This change threatens global climate patterns and sea levels. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka uses tech, helpline 1926 to curb man-animal conflict
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches a tech-driven Command Centre and helpline 1926 to address man-animal conflict. A state-level cashew fair is also announced for Mangaluru in February.
Orange Alert: Heavy Rain Threatens Delta Crops
Delta farmers face urgent action as IMD's orange alert warns of heavy rainfall, threatening nearly 5 lakh hectares of ready-to-harvest samba and thaladi paddy. Officials advise swift drainage measures.
Odisha Cold Wave: Bhubaneswar 9.4°C, Cuttack Hits 40-Year Low
Odisha reels under severe cold wave. Bhubaneswar at 9.4°C, Cuttack records coldest night in 40 years at 8.6°C. IMD forecasts conditions to persist. Read for details and impact.
Maharashtra HC monitors mangrove land transfer compliance
Bombay High Court receives compliance report on mangrove land transfer. Over 955 hectares handed to forest department across coastal districts since Oct 2025. Full story on the conservation drive.
16 NCR Industrial Units Closed for Pollution Violations
CAQM orders closure of 16 industrial units in NCR for serious environmental breaches. Inspections reveal operations without permits and faulty pollution control devices. #AirPollution #NCR
Uttarakhand CM Releases Cold Wave SOP, Unveils Disaster Handbook
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a new SOP for cold wave management, highlighting drone surveillance, GIS mapping, and public responsibility for disaster readiness.
Climate Change Could Trigger Next Pandemic, Warns Expert
Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan links climate change to increased virus spillover risks. Learn about the threats and policy solutions needed to protect global health.
Only 130 of 1,787 polluted Indian cities under NCAP
A stark gap exists as India's National Clean Air Programme targets just 130 cities, leaving over 1,600 polluted urban centres without the central plan. Discover the data and implications.
Cold Wave, Dense Fog to Continue Across India: IMD
IMD warns of continued cold wave and dense fog across NW, Central, and East India, disrupting travel. Rabi crops safe despite harsh conditions. Get the full forecast.
Dibrugarh Conducts Mock Flood Emergency Drill
Dibrugarh District Disaster Management Authority held a mock flood drill at Tingkhong Matikota to test response systems ahead of monsoon. Read how agencies and locals prepared.
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