Category : Climate Change


Gurgaon Plastic Ban Crackdown: Rs 85,000 Fines Issued

Haryana State Pollution Control Board enforcement teams issued challans worth Rs 85,000 in Gurgaon's Sector 57 for violations of single-use plastic ban. Officials distributed jute bags and announced increased checks across commercial areas.

Himachal Temperature Plummets, Snow Expected Feb 6

Kullu and other parts of Himachal Pradesh experienced a significant drop in temperatures on a clear Wednesday, with Kukumseri recording -12.2°C. The weather department predicts light rain and snow for February 6, followed by dry spells and possible precip

Leopard Attack Closes Schools in Uttarakhand Village

Eight schools and all anganwadi centres near Sindrawani village in Rudraprayag district have been closed for two days following a fatal leopard attack on a five-year-old boy. Authorities are deploying multiple teams and equipment to capture the animal.

Nepal Elephants Damage UP Crops in Kheri District

A herd of over 35 wild elephants from Nepal entered Uttar Pradesh's Kheri district, damaging sugarcane and banana crops. The elephants have caused significant financial losses to farmers and damaged solar fencing.

Iran Warns Israel Is First Target If US Attacks

Iran's IRGC commander Hossein Daghighi issues stark warning that Israel would be primary target in any US military strike, as tensions escalate after US Navy shoots down Iranian drone.

US Warship Abraham Lincoln Repositioned 1400 KM From Iran

The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has been repositioned near the Gulf of Aden, 1400 km from Iran's Chabahar, as tensions escalate. Iran warns of potential conflict and oil price spikes while signaling conditional openness to negotiations.

Tourism Waste Crisis: India's DRS Solution for Public Litter

India's tourist hotspots face overwhelming waste problems as millions of visitors generate litter in public spaces. States like Goa and Himachal Pradesh are implementing Deposit Refund Schemes to tackle this structural issue by making containers valuable.

Avalanches Near Atal Tunnel Block Manali-Keylong Road

Three light avalanches near Atal Tunnel's North Portal blocked the Manali-Keylong road for two hours, stranding vehicles. Fresh snowfall disrupted Kinnaur district roads, but no loss of life or property occurred.

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