Category : Climate Change


NGT Flags Illegal Sewage Dumping in Ganga at Varanasi

The National Green Tribunal has expressed grave concerns over untreated sewage and industrial waste being dumped into the Ganga and its tributaries in Varanasi. It has directed the National Mission for Clean Ganga to explain permissions and submit a detai

Nilgai Dies in Trap in Bharuch, Two Fined Rs 1 Lakh

A nilgai was found dead after getting trapped in an illegal net meant for wild boar near Bhutnath Mahadev Temple in Bharuch. Forest officials arrested two individuals and imposed fines of Rs 1 lakh each under wildlife protection laws.

Bhopal Temperature Rises, Clear Skies Forecast

Bhopal experienced a slight increase in day temperatures on Monday, reaching 29.4°C, about 2.1°C warmer than Sunday. Meteorological officials predict clear skies with possible morning haze.

Kolkata Weekend Forecast: Warmer Days Ahead

Kolkata's maximum temperature is expected to reach around 30 degrees Celsius by the weekend, with a gradual rise from mid-week. Met officials confirm no significant mercury jump in the immediate days.

Delhi's EV Charging Crisis: 27,179 Points Short of Target

Delhi faces a massive 27,179 EV charging point deficit, with NCR cities like Gurgaon and Faridabad having zero public stations. Authorities plan to add over 7,300 points by year-end, but experts warn of implementation challenges.

NGT Orders Nagpur to Submit Futala Lake Sewage Plan

The National Green Tribunal has directed Nagpur Municipal Corporation to provide a time-bound plan for a Rs23.63 lakh sewage line at Futala Lake, addressing untreated waste inflow and poor maintenance.

Farmer Rejects $15M Data Center Offer to Save Farm

A Pennsylvania farmer has turned down a $15 million data center offer, choosing instead to permanently protect his 261-acre family farm through a conservation easement, highlighting growing land-use conflicts as AI infrastructure expands into rural Americ

NGT Notices Over Flawed Una Mining Report, Environmental Damage

The National Green Tribunal has issued notices to Himachal Pradesh authorities regarding a petition challenging the 2024 District Survey Report for Una district, alleging it enables illegal sand mining and stone-crushing operations causing severe ecologic

India Leads Big Cat Conservation with IBCA in Karnataka

India is spearheading global efforts to conserve seven big cat species through the International Big Cats Alliance, with 24 countries joining the initiative. Karnataka's Bandipur and Nagarahole reserves host a key executive course.

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