Following a TOI report, the forest department in Gurgaon launched a drive to dismantle illegal fencing and land levelling in the protected Damdama Lake catchment area, aiming to prevent further encroachment.
Six wetlands in Himachal Pradesh have been identified for potential Ramsar Convention inclusion, highlighting their ecological significance and biodiversity. The state currently has three Ramsar sites with active conservation plans.
IMD predicts dry conditions and above-normal temperatures in Kerala for the next two weeks, with Palakkad hitting 37.2°C. Thunderstorms possible on Tuesday.
Daniel Jackson, 20, claims sovereignty over unclaimed territory between Serbia and Croatia, creating the Free Republic of Verdis with thousands of online supporters despite being banned from the land.
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Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and Nobel laureate, vowed never to remain silent in the face of human suffering and humiliation, a commitment that defined his life and work.
Glaciers are dynamic masses of perennial ice crucial for India's water resources. Understanding glacial melting processes, drivers, and their far-reaching impact is essential for civil services aspirants and water security planning.
Himachal Pradesh experiences unusually high temperatures, with a yellow alert for heatwaves in several districts. Key tourist spots like Shimla and Manali record significant deviations from normal March weather.
A National Board for Wildlife panel has recommended rejecting the Sharavathi pumped storage project in Karnataka, citing significant environmental risks to the Western Ghats ecosystem and local communities.
Ludhiana faces an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures soaring up to 7.9°C above normal. The meteorological department cites absent western disturbances and zero rainfall as causes, with relief unlikely until late March.
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The second edition of the Jharkhand Bird Festival has begun at Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary, featuring bird-watching, photography competitions, and conservation dialogues with 100 enthusiasts from six states participating.
Two dolphins trapped in a shallow creek during low tide off the Dahej coast were successfully rescued and released back into the sea by the crew of motor launch Al Haidari on Monday.
Ahmedabad hit 41.2°C, 7 degrees above normal, with IMD issuing a three-day yellow alert for 17 districts. Heat and humidity to persist, with no relief expected soon.
An overpass linking Devika Rani Estate and BM Kaval in Bengaluru is being used by elephants and leopards, highlighting the need for wildlife crossings in highway projects.
Jwala, a cheetah translocated from Namibia, has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, marking a significant milestone for India's cheetah reintroduction project.
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Panaji experienced a significant heat index surge, with temperatures feeling like 41.2°C despite actual readings of 32.4°C. IMD forecasts dry weather until March 15 and advises precautions against heat-related illnesses.
A comprehensive bird survey at Silent Valley National Park documented 192 avian species, including rare migrants and endemic Western Ghats birds, highlighting the buffer zone's crucial role in biodiversity.
A Delhi High Court-appointed committee criticizes the forest department for delays and lack of cooperation in protecting deemed forests, with no reports filed in 21 months.
Pollution levels in the Yamuna River have significantly decreased this year compared to 2025, with faecal coliform dropping up to 145 times, even as sewage from Delhi's drains and treatment plants remains unchanged, raising questions about data accuracy.
A newly released photograph from the Epstein Files appears to show Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor with a young woman on his lap in Jeffrey Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, reigniting controversy.
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Delhi experiences an early summer heatwave with temperatures 5-7°C above normal. IMD predicts marginal dip from March 12, while air quality remains poor.
Kolkata emerges as India's third most-polluted state capital in winter 2025-26 with PM2.5 at 78 µg/m³, per CREA analysis. Delhi tops list at 163 µg/m³, while 204 cities exceed national standards.
Residents in Uttarakhand's Bageshwar district allege government construction projects are violating environmental norms by dumping debris into rivers and agricultural land, causing significant ecological damage.
Forest officials in Koderma district urge residents to remain alert after an elephant destroyed crops, buildings, and infrastructure in Bhagwatidih village. No injuries reported as the animal remains in nearby forests.
Kolkata experienced only light drizzle despite cloudy skies, but the Met office warns of possible thunderstorms in the city and parts of south Bengal until Wednesday, with temperatures expected to rise later.
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In a significant marine conservation milestone, an Olive Ridley turtle nest was discovered at Someshwar beach in Udupi, Karnataka, for the first time in nearly five years. Forest officials relocated 104 eggs to a safer site, resulting in over 70 hatchling
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma announces ambitious Green Meghalaya+ program aiming to conserve 100,000 hectares of forest through PES payments of Rs 10,000-20,000 per hectare, with 40,000 hectares already protected by 2,800 beneficiaries.
A 50-year-old woman and Valnur grama panchayat member was killed by a wild elephant in Kodagu's Balegundi colony. This marks the third fatal human-elephant conflict incident in less than a month, raising local safety concerns.
Geological analysis of river sands near Stonehenge reveals no evidence of glacial transport, supporting the theory that Neolithic people moved the massive stones from distant locations like Wales and Scotland.
Sri Lanka's Leader of Opposition emphasizes the critical need for all nations to abide by international law to resolve the Middle East conflict, highlighting global stability concerns.
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Iran's IRGC has launched the 30th wave of Operation True Promise 4, firing ballistic missiles from multiple sites and striking targets in Kuwait. The operation coincides with the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader.
