Mumbai monkeys in flat highlight shrinking forests, conflict
A family of monkeys regularly visits a Powai flat, highlighting Mumbai's human-animal conflict. Activists cite shrinking forests and urge government action for wildlife safety. Read more.
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Safeguard Jnanabharathi's Ecology for Future Generations
An editorial argues that Bengaluru's development must not come at the cost of Jnanabharathi's green cover. Protecting this ecosystem is a critical legacy for the city's future.
Punjab's Tree Protection Act 2025 Gets Finance Nod
Punjab's finance department approves 'The Punjab Protection of Trees Act, 2025'. New law mandates tree officer clearance for felling, requires planting two trees for each one cut. Read details.
Bengaluru's Green Cover Drops from 68% to 2.96%
Bengaluru's green cover has shockingly shrunk from 68% in 1973 to just 2.96% in 2020. Discover how activists are creating mini forests with native trees to restore the city's ecological balance and reclaim its 'Garden City' title.
Banduri Canal Diversion Plan Threatens Ecology: Report
New report warns Karnataka's Banduri canal diversion poses irreversible ecological damage. 2.18 TMC ft water project costs outweigh benefits, threatening forests and state finances.
Bageshwar forest fires force wildlife into villages
Devastating forest fires in Bageshwar district have destroyed vast woodlands, forcing wild animals towards human settlements and raising fears of conflict. Authorities struggle to contain the early-season blaze.
Mussoorie Landour market sinks 1 foot, safety crisis
Mussoorie's historic Landour market sinks nearly a foot, creating dangerous cracks and structural damage. 500 residents at risk as subsidence worsens. Expert teams investigate ecological crisis.
Supreme Court Orders Sustainable Mining Plan for Aravalis
Supreme Court mandates sustainable mining plan for Aravalis, halts new licenses until ecological assessment completes. Protect India's critical mountain range now!
Snakes: Unsung Heroes of Ecosystem and Medicine
Discover why snakes are crucial for controlling rodents, preventing diseases, and creating life-saving medicines. Learn to appreciate these misunderstood creatures.
Fallen Tree Story: Deforestation and Memory
When a giant tree collapsed, it awakened old melodies and highlighted India's deforestation crisis. Read this poignant reflection on environmental loss.
Construction Sparks Protests Across Indian Plains and Coasts
Across India, from Kerala to Chhattisgarh, communities are resisting major infrastructure projects over ecological concerns and displacement fears. Discover why progress faces protest.
Japan Deploys Military Against Rampaging Bears
Japan faces an alarming surge in bear attacks, forcing unprecedented military deployment. Discover the ecological crisis driving these dangerous human-wildlife conflicts across the country.
Nilgiris Collector Leads War Against Invasive Plants
Nilgiris District Collector M. Aruna leads aggressive drive to eliminate Senna spectabilis, the invasive plant threatening Western Ghats biodiversity and local water resources.
Himalayan States Demand Green Bonus for Ecological Services
Indian Himalayan states demand financial compensation for preserving fragile ecosystems. New study reveals massive economic value of environmental services provided to the nation.
India's Nature Disconnect: Development vs Environment
New research shows Indians feel disconnected from nature despite biodiversity richness. The Nature Connectedness Index offers crucial insights for sustainable development policies.
Muzaffarpur: Get a Sapling for Every Vote Cast
Muzaffarpur district launches innovative eco-initiative where voters receive tree saplings after casting ballots, merging democracy with environmental consciousness in Bihar.
Western Gats Under Threat: Stop Mini Hydel Project
Environmental activist Vijay Nishanth appeals to Karnataka Forest Department to reject mini hydel project in Western Gats, warning of ecological damage to Bengaluru's critical green corridor.
AI Tracks India's Invisible Plant Invaders
Discover how Indian scientists are deploying cutting-edge AI technology to combat silent ecological threats from invasive plant species across the country.
India's Sand Mining Crisis: Ecological Disaster Ahead
India's construction boom fuels alarming sand mining practices, causing irreversible damage to river ecosystems, groundwater depletion, and threatening millions of livelihoods. Learn about the environmental crisis unfolding across the nation.
Coastal Rule Changes Endanger Indian Shorelines
India's proposed Coastal Regulation Zone amendments threaten ecological balance and livelihoods, favoring real estate over environmental sustainability. Experts warn of irreversible damage.
Himachal's Vertical Hill Cuttings Alarm NGT
The National Green Tribunal sounds alarm over Himachal's dangerous vertical hill cuttings for development projects, warning of severe ecological damage and increased landslide risks.
Sun Bear vs Moon Bear: Survival Secrets Revealed
Discover the fascinating battle for survival between Asia's elusive bear species. From physical adaptations to behavioral quirks, learn what makes sun bears and moon bears nature's ultimate survivors.
PCMC residents flag unscientific methods harming rivers, biodiversity
Citizens in Pimpri-Chinchwad raise urgent concerns about unscientific construction methods altering river flow patterns and threatening local biodiversity. Experts warn of long-term environmental consequences.
MCX Outage Sparks Silver Market Chaos, ₹1,500 Swings
Major technical outage on MCX platform triggers unprecedented volatility in silver contracts, leaving traders grappling with massive price discrepancies and execution failures during critical trading hours.
Late Monsoon Rains Destroy India's Crops
Unseasonal late monsoon downpours have devastated standing crops across India, pushing farmers into financial distress and threatening food security. Learn how this climate anomaly is impacting agriculture.
Human Movement Surged 40x Since Industrial Revolution
New research shows human mobility has increased fortyfold since 1800s, transforming how we understand human impact on Earth's systems and modern transportation patterns.
Asian Markets Fall on Trump-Takaichi Meeting
Asian markets react sharply as Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's KOSPI fall nearly 1% following high-profile meeting between Donald Trump and Japanese politician Sanae Takaichi, raising geopolitical concerns.
Dream11 launches stock broking platform to rival Zerodha
Dream11 enters stock broking business with new Android app, targeting India's young investors after gaming ban. Can they disrupt Zerodha and Groww's dominance?
Kolkata Teacher Atasi Guha's Legacy Lives On
The inspiring story of Atasi Guha, a beloved Kolkata teacher whose 35-year career transformed countless students' lives, creating an enduring legacy of compassion and dedication.
Himachal's ₹46,000 Cr Disaster Shock in 4 Years
Exclusive report reveals Himachal Pradesh suffered staggering financial losses from relentless natural disasters, with cloudbursts and floods causing unprecedented destruction across the mountain state.
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