Category : Climate Change


Ahmedabad Fines 472 Construction Sites for Air Pollution

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has fined 472 construction sites over Rs 1.25 crore for not following air pollution guidelines. With the 2030 Commonwealth Games approaching, authorities are intensifying monitoring efforts.

Plane Skids Off Runway in Somalia, Ends Up on Beach

A passenger aircraft with 55 people on board skidded off the runway at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, and came to a stop on a nearby beach. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated with no serious injuries reported.

Smart Scarecrows in Sundarbans to Deter Tigers

The Sundarbans forest division deploys innovative ANIDERS devices, using solar-powered light and sound alarms to prevent tiger intrusions into villages, as human-animal conflicts rise with increasing tiger populations.

Barn Owls Rescued from Apartment Netting in Kochi

Two barn owls trapped in safety netting at a Kakkanad apartment complex were rescued by Daya NGO volunteers after days of distress, with one narrowly escaping a hawk attack during the dramatic operation.

Manipur Killing Deepens Divide for Meitei-Kuki Couples

The abduction and murder of Mayanglambam Rishikanta Singh in Churachandpur has shattered fragile stability for Meitei-Kuki couples in Manipur, reigniting fears and stalling hopes of reconciliation after 2023 violence.

Telangana Deploys Drones to Monitor Tiger Near Hyderabad

The Telangana forest department has intensified monitoring using thermal imaging drones after a tiger was spotted near Arepally village in Siddipet district. Officials are implementing safety measures to protect residents and the animal.

NGT Seeks Affidavit on Amritsar Illegal Waste Dumping Dispute

The National Green Tribunal has ordered the Amritsar Municipal Corporation to file a detailed affidavit on illegal waste dumping in Ranjit Avenue, following contradictory reports from authorities. Advocate Sumeer Sharma highlighted ongoing violations affe

Yamuna Pollution Returns: Thick Froth at Kalindi Kunj

The Yamuna River in Delhi is once again covered with thick white froth at Kalindi Kunj, signaling a severe pollution resurgence. Environmentalists criticize the lack of urgent action and question official water quality data.

Three Women Killed by Tusker in Odisha Forest Attack

Three women collecting firewood in Dhenkanal district were killed by a lone tusker, with three others injured. The incident underscores Odisha's severe human-elephant conflict, which claimed 154 lives in 2023-24.

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