Category : Climate Change


Dahisar River in Mumbai's SGNP Gets Rejuvenated

The 12-km Dahisar River, flowing from Tulsi Lake to Manori Creek through Sanjay Gandhi National Park, is being revitalized after years of degradation from urban encroachment and untreated waste discharge.

Half of J&K's Lakes Lost Since 1967, Audit Warns of Crisis

A recent environmental audit has uncovered that Jammu and Kashmir has lost 50% of its lakes since 1967, with iconic water bodies like Dal Lake and Wular Lake under severe threat from pollution, encroachment, and siltation, signaling a deep ecological cris

Delhi CM, LG, Ambassador Sandhu Inspect Yamuna Ghats

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Lieutenant Governor Tarunjeet Singh, and Ambassador Tarunjeet Singh Sandhu conducted a joint inspection of Yamuna ghats to review ongoing cleanup efforts and discuss strategies for river rejuvenation.

Iran Protests Erupt Over US Ceasefire Deal, Truce Fragile

Pro-government demonstrators in Tehran burn flags and chant against 'compromisers' following announcement of two-week ceasefire between Iran and US. Deal opens Strait of Hormuz but enforcement details remain unclear amid ongoing regional tensions.

Unseasonal Snowfall in Shimla Damages Apple Orchards

Unseasonal snowfall in the higher reaches of Shimla district has caused significant damage to apple orchards, impacting local farmers and raising concerns about crop yields during this critical growing period.

Iran's 10-Point Plan: Hormuz to Uranium Enrichment

Iran's comprehensive 10-point proposal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz, uranium enrichment rights, security guarantees, and sanctions removal. Senior officials outline demands against Israeli strikes and future attacks.

US Confirms Release of Journalist Shelly Kittleson in Iraq

The United States has confirmed the release of journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was abducted in Iraq. Officials from the Pentagon, FBI, and Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council assisted in securing her safe departure, as stated by Marco Rubio.

Iran Orders Ceasefire in US Conflict, Says War Not Over

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has instructed the military to observe a ceasefire after over a month of war with the US, but declared this is not the end of the conflict. The move follows Trump's warnings and Iran's conditions for peace.

Bengaluru Lakes: 95% Sewage, 5% Rainwater, Study Finds

A new study reveals Bengaluru's lakes are composed of 95% sewage and only 5% rainwater, highlighting severe water pollution. Researchers call for comprehensive planning across the interconnected lake network to address this environmental crisis.

India's 2035 Green Energy Goal Needs Debt Financing

India's ambitious target of achieving 60% non-fossil fuel energy by 2035 hinges on substantial debt financing. The nation's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels exposes its economy to geopolitical risks, making a swift energy transition critical.

NGT Stops Nashik Tree Cutting Until April 28

The Pune bench of the National Green Tribunal has imposed an interim stay on all tree felling activities in Nashik until April 28, providing relief to environmental activists challenging the municipal corporation's development-linked cutting drive ahead o

NGT Refuses Stay on Hyderabad Future City Project

The National Green Tribunal's southern bench declined to halt Telangana's Future City Project near Hyderabad, directing authorities to file counters. Environmentalist alleges violations of clearance norms.

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