Remembering ecologist Madhav Gadgil, whose WGEEP report remains a vital guide for protecting the Western Ghats. His vision of community-led conservation is more urgent than ever. Read his untold story.
Karnataka government directs Escoms to ensure uninterrupted power supply during peak summer 2026, anticipating a 5% demand surge. Read about the state's comprehensive plan involving solar, hydro, and thermal power.
The Public Investment Board greenlights the massive 1,720 MW Kamala hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, set to generate 6,870 million units of green energy annually and aid flood relief. Read more about India's clean energy push.
Kochi's crucial 190 MLD water treatment plant faces tender delays as KWA awaits fresh administrative sanction from the Kerala government. Details inside.
Discover the rare phenomenon of snake plant flowering. Learn why it happens, what the blooms mean, and how you might encourage this celestial event in your own home. Witness a small miracle!
Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corp seeks extension for its 850 MW project on Chenab, citing litigation & Covid delays. EAC to review request on Jan 9. Key developments inside.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar reviewed three new hydroelectric projects on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to boost power generation and water management. Details inside.
The Adani Group has officially started work on the 570 MW Wangchhu hydroelectric project in Bhutan, a major step in India-Bhutan energy cooperation. Discover the project's details and impact.
A 1200-MW hydro project on Arunachal's Lohit River gets environmental clearance despite EIA report omitting the critically endangered white-bellied heron. Experts warn of habitat threat.
Margao Municipal Council targets Jan 26, 2026, to commission its advanced waste gasification plant at Sonsoddo. The Rs 7.2 crore project promises a sustainable solution to the town's garbage woes. Read the full update.
Pakistan alleges India is misusing water from western rivers under the Indus Waters Treaty. Islamabad demands a neutral expert to resolve disputes. Full details inside.
North Chennai residents face a severe drinking water crisis as the 100MLD Minjur desalination plant remains shut for over a year. Families rely on costly private supplies while Metrowater promises a partial restart by April-May.
A collision between two loco trains inside a hydroelectric project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, late on December 30, 2025, left 60 people injured. Rescue operations are underway.
A loco train hit a goods train inside the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric tunnel in Chamoli, injuring 60. All rescued, condition stable. Details on the accident and rescue efforts inside.
Scientists in Malaysia have discovered a bizarre new parasitic plant, Thismia selangorensis, that steals nutrients from fungi. Learn about this rare 'fairy lantern' and its unique survival strategy.
Discover the rare Rheum nobile, or Sikkim Sundari, a Himalayan plant that grows for decades, blooms spectacularly once, and then perishes. Anand Mahindra calls it a 'masterclass in patience'.
NHPC commences wet commissioning of Unit 3 at Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, a key step for India's sustainable energy future. The 250 MW unit will help power 16 states.
Vizag Steel Plant management opens VRS window from Jan 1-20, 2026, aiming to cut 570 permanent jobs. This third phase continues a major workforce reduction strategy amid union criticism. Read the full details.
Russia announces ambitious plan to construct a nuclear power plant on the moon within the next decade, aiming to reclaim its status as a leading space power. Read more about this groundbreaking lunar mission.
Karnataka High Court rules state government can direct power generators to supply electricity to the grid during extraordinary circumstances like hydro shortages. Read the full judgment details.
India's largest hydropower plant, the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project, has begun operations. The first 250 MW unit was inaugurated, promising to boost clean energy and regional development in the Northeast. Read more.
Panchkula's long-delayed horticultural waste processing plant is set to become a reality. The MC has purchased machinery worth Rs 2.42 crore to convert green waste into eco-friendly briquettes, ending months of dumping woes. Read more.
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
Foxconn's Devanahalli plant near Bengaluru has rapidly onboarded 30,000 employees, accelerating India's iPhone production ambitions. Read about the hiring surge and its impact.
Japan announces a major policy shift, restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant after 15 years. The move, watched closely by China and North Korea, faces strong public opposition in Niigata and raises regional security concerns.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation for a Rs 10,600-crore ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The plant will produce 12.7 lakh metric tonnes of urea annually, boosting agriculture and industry in the Northeast. Read more about this historic
PM Modi inaugurates a massive brownfield ammonia-urea plant in Namrup, Assam. The Rs 10,601 crore project promises industrial growth and thousands of jobs for the Northeast region.
Is your holy basil wilting in the cold? Learn 7 science-backed winter care measures for Tulsi plants to ensure they survive and thrive. Essential guide for Indian homes.
Jammu & Kashmir Deputy CM Surinder Choudhary calls for inquiry into alleged BJP leader interference in 850 MW Ratle hydro project, citing delays and 'parchi' system. Read the full story.
JSW Energy acquires GE's supercritical boiler plant in Durgapur, plans to ramp up employment and invest Rs 40,000 crore in power projects. Read the full strategic move details.