After tree-cutting allegations, Kolkata's McPherson Square is set for a green revival with over 50 new trees. The Dhunseri Foundation promises the 'greenest park' by mid-January. Details inside.
A DTU study for DDA reveals bamboo plantation at Yamuna's Baansera improves AQI by 20%, cools air by 9.7%, and enhances soil health. Discover how urban green infrastructure fights pollution.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, after planting a sapling daily for over four years, invites citizens to join his green initiative via his portal. Kerala political buzz also noted.
BigCloudy launches a revolutionary digital app for tree plantation, partnering with Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan. Join the green initiative today!
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya students planted 850 saplings in Dadri to fight pollution, but parents question the move as GRAP advisories restrict outdoor exposure. Read about the initiative and the controversy.
Ludhiana's horticulture committee, led by Deputy Mayor Prince Johar, inspected newly purchased saplings. The civic body plans to plant 70,000 trees across the city with public involvement. Read more about the green initiative.
Hassan police mandate traders to collect seller IDs to combat rising coffee theft. Legal action warned for non-compliance. Planters demand more night patrols.
Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the elusive bamboo shrimp in Karnataka, ending a 70-year absence. The last unverified sighting was in 1951. Read more about this ecological breakthrough.
Neemuch Police uncovers a large-scale illegal cannabis plantation on government land in Shivpuriya Chakkiwala village, seizing over 3 quintals of plants. An organised network is suspected.
Delhi High Court grants Indian Air Force station Palam extra time to plant 470 compensatory saplings, enabling a conditional No Objection Certificate. Justice Sachin Dutta oversees the compliance deadline.
Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh warns of an existential crisis due to deforestation and illicit poppy plantations, linking them to recurrent floods. Urgent action is needed.
Another midnight attempt to carve an illegal road through protected Aravalli plantation in Faridabad was stopped. Forest department posts permanent guard after residents' complaint.
Nagpur University and the Bamboo Research Centre sign a 5-year MoU to foster innovation, skill development, and sustainable livelihoods in Vidarbha's bamboo sector. Explore the future of green construction and entrepreneurship.
Haryana's Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh mandates linking all plantation tenders to the Haryana Engineering Works Portal for transparency. The move aims to ensure tree survival and protect workers' rights. Read more.
A miraculous rescue in Madikeri as 2-year-old Sunanya is found unharmed after spending 14 hours alone in a coffee plantation. Read how a pet dog helped locate the missing child.
Maharashtra government's new compensatory plantation policy allows tree transplantation anywhere in MMR, raising serious environmental and public health concerns for Mumbai residents.
Ecologic, a nature lovers' forum in Kolkata's New Town, celebrates planting 1000 trees for the fourth straight year. Over 4300 saplings now thrive with 70% survival rate. Join the green movement!
Scientists rediscover the bamboo shrimp in Karnataka and Odisha after 72 years. Learn about this rare species, the challenges faced, and the urgent need for conservation.
Hong Kong activist Finn Lau challenges official bamboo scaffolding blame for deadly fire that killed 128. Read his explosive analysis of government negligence and safety failures.
Massive fire at Wang Fuk Court residential complex claims 128 lives, dozens missing. Hong Kong government sets up $38 million relief fund as investigation begins into safety failures.
Scientists discover 37,000-year-old thorny bamboo fossil in Manipur, revealing Ice Age survival secrets and rewriting Asia's botanical history. Explore this groundbreaking find!
Rare 37,000-year-old bamboo fossils discovered in Manipur provide groundbreaking insights into India's Ice Age environment. Learn how this discovery changes our understanding of prehistoric India.
Deadly Hong Kong apartment fire claims 55 lives as K-pop stars including Jackson Wang and Yuqi express grief and mobilize relief efforts. Investigation reveals safety violations.
Over 5,300 Mizoram farmers face devastating crop losses as bamboo flowering triggers rodent population explosion. Learn how this rare ecological event impacts agriculture.
Hong Kong's deadliest building fire claims 65 lives, with 300 missing. The inferno at Wang Fuk Court, fueled by scaffolding, prompts a safety probe. Read the full investigation.
Hong Kong's worst fire in 30 years kills 55+, exposing bamboo scaffolding risks. Learn why this traditional method persists despite safety concerns and calls for metal alternatives.
Massive Hong Kong residential fire claims 44 lives, leaves 300 missing. Investigators probe safety violations as bamboo scaffolding fueled inferno. Read the full investigation.
Massive fire engulfs Hong Kong's Tai Po estate, killing 44 and leaving hundreds missing. Flames spread rapidly through bamboo scaffolding during building repairs.
Massive fire rips through Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court complex, killing 44 people and leaving hundreds injured or missing. Read about the tragedy and rescue efforts.
Deadly fire engulfs Hong Kong residential complex, killing 13 and displacing hundreds. Bamboo scaffolding fueled rapid spread as rescue operations continue.