Ludhiana Fog Red Alert, Visibility Just 50 Meters
Ludhiana grapples with severe fog as IMD issues red alert. Visibility plummets to 50m, disrupting life. Get the full weather forecast and resident experiences here.
Category : Climate Change
Delhi Air Pollution: Calls for Urgent Action Intensify
Resident groups and political parties demand urgent steps to curb Delhi's toxic air, including shutting waste-to-energy plants and stricter GRAP enforcement. Read more.
Bengaluru Fights Floods with Nature-Based Solutions
Bengaluru shifts from concrete to bioswales & rain gardens for flood management. Expert Rao explains the plan to save the city from waterlogging. Read more.
Haryana Waste Cleanup Delays Alarm Air Quality Body
CAQM warns of slow progress in Haryana's municipal waste remediation, targeting Gurgaon, Faridabad & Sonipat. MCG must finalise Bandhwari landfill tenders by 2026 to curb toxic air. Read the full story.
Aravalli Mining Ruling Poses Million-Year Threat, Says INTACH
INTACH's Babulal Jaju warns Supreme Court's decision to allow mining in sub-1000m Aravalli hills could cause irreversible ecological damage for millions of years. Urges immediate review.
Gujarat's Great Indian Bustard on Brink of Extinction
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil raises urgent concern in Rajya Sabha over the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Only 3 females remain in Kutch sanctuary. Read the full story.
Leopard in Udaipur residential area tranquilised after 8-hour operation
A leopard caused panic in Udaipur's Krishnapura Colony, evading capture for over eight hours before forest officials successfully tranquilised it. Read the full story of the tense operation.
Glossy Ibis Birds Return to Bhilwara Water Bodies
The Glossy Ibis, locally called 'Chhota Bujja', is back in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, after its first recorded breeding last year. Experts confirm their return to ponds and rivers. Discover the details of this significant ecological event.
Credibility of Kaushalya, Ghaggar River Data Questioned
Official data shows an unexplained drop in pollution in Panchkula's rivers despite sewage inflow. Experts call it 'scientifically implausible' and demand an independent audit.
Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary ESZ Notification Delayed
The Centre has sought clarifications from Punjab on the Sukhna ESZ proposal, causing further delays. Residents of Kansal and Naya Gaon protest the 1km limit, fearing loss of land value and livelihood.
Rare Wild Dogs Spotted in Madhya Pradesh's Kheoni Sanctuary
In a landmark event, Dewas forest officials document first sighting of rare Dholes in Kheoni wildlife sanctuary, indicating a thriving ecosystem. Read more.
Chandrapur Leopard Attack: 45th Wildlife Death This Year
A 63-year-old labourer from MP was killed by a leopard in Chandrapur's Moharli forest. The district's human-wildlife conflict death toll hits 45 this year. Read the full report.
Kolhapur's 'Dakkhan Kedaranya' to Replant 2000 NHAI Trees
Kolhapur's Shri Jyotirlinga Kshetra Authority launches a major green drive to replant 2000 indigenous trees affected by highway projects, aiming to restore the sacred groves of Jyotiba Hill.
Valmiki Tiger Reserve begins annual tiger census with 400 cameras
Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran starts a 90-day tiger census using 400 night-vision camera traps across 898 sq km to track big cats and assess prey population. Read the details.
Leopard in Pune's Mundhwa Society, Drones Deployed
A leopard was captured on CCTV in Keshav Nagar, Pune, prompting a major search operation with thermal drones and trap cameras. Forest Department steps up night patrols.
Mandla bans loud music, fireworks near Kanha Tiger Reserve
Mandla district administration imposes a temporary ban on loud music, DJs, and fireworks around Kanha Tiger Reserve from Dec 18 to Jan 5 to protect wildlife. Learn the details and reasons behind this crucial order.
Hair, Tyre Crucial in Cheetah Cub Death Probe
A tyre with hair strands is the latest clue in the Gwalior cheetah cub hit-and-run case. The forensic evidence is now at WII for DNA analysis as investigators narrow down 13 suspect vehicles.
Tiger Corridor Census Shows Strong Big Cat Presence in MP
A crucial tiger census in central India reveals significant tiger and leopard signs across Indore, Dewas, and Burhanpur. This vital corridor connects key reserves, ensuring genetic diversity and species survival. Read the full findings.
Crocodile rescued from Vadodara company premises
A 5.5-foot crocodile entered a private firm on Dabhoi Road, Vadodara. Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers safely captured the reptile and handed it to the forest department. Read the full story.
15-Ft Whale Dies in Fishing Nets at Visakhapatnam Beach
A 15-foot whale, weighing 3 tonnes, died at Yarada beach in Visakhapatnam after getting caught in fishing nets. Despite rescue efforts, the marine giant could not be saved. Read the full story.
Kolkata Weather: Temp at 16.7°C, Pleasant Days Ahead
Kolkata's minimum temperature rose to 16.7°C on Thursday after days below 16°C. The Met office forecasts pleasant weather with no significant change. Read the full forecast details here.
ASR District Records Bone-Chilling 5.4°C, Fog Disrupts Life
Parts of Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district grapple with severe cold wave, with temperatures plunging to as low as 5.4°C. Dense fog blankets the region, disrupting daily routines. IMD forecasts continued dry weather.
Tiger Rescued in Gundlupet Using Elephants
A tiger attacking livestock in Bommalapura village was safely captured by forest officials using three trained elephants. The healthy tiger, Bandipur 26-GP5, is now in custody.
Ice Core Mission Aims to Save World's Vanishing Glaciers
Scientists drill ice cores in Tajikistan's Pamir Mountains, home to the world's only non-melting glaciers, hoping to find clues to combat global glacier loss. Discover the 'Pamir-Karakoram anomaly'.
Why Delhi Can't Copy Beijing's Pollution Model
Experts explain why China's Beijing model for tackling air pollution is not a viable solution for Delhi, highlighting data gaps and differing realities. Learn the crucial distinctions.
Delhi's Coldest December Day: Max Temp Dips to 20.1°C
Delhi shivers as maximum temperature plunges to 20.1°C, marking the coldest December day this season. IMD warns of dense fog and colder days ahead. Stay updated.
NGT gives 4 weeks for ACC Cement pollution report
The National Green Tribunal has given a joint committee four more weeks to file its report on alleged air pollution by ACC Cement's plant in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur. Key hearing set for February 2026.
Himachal gets light snowfall, temperature drops sharply
Himachal Pradesh experiences light snowfall on high mountain passes, leading to a temperature drop. IMD forecasts more snow on Dec 20-21. Dharamshala recorded its warmest December day. Read for details on weather alerts and forecasts.
Coimbatore shuts illegal quarry crusher unit in Pollachi
Coimbatore district administration locks and seals a private illegal quarry crusher unit at Thalakkarai near Pollachi. The unit operated with severe violations, facing a Rs 4.7 lakh penalty. Read the full details of the crackdown.
REPL's Miyawaki Plantation of 14,000 Saplings on NH-40
Roadway Solutions Ltd (REPL) launches a major Miyawaki forest drive, planting 14,000 native saplings along NH-40 to boost biodiversity and sustainable highway development in West Bengal. Read more.
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