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Irish proverb of the day: "If a person wants to catch a trout he must do more than merely listen to the flood" — Inspiring life lessons on action, perseverance, patience, discipline, courage, and why success always belongs to those who move beyond waiting in timeless Irish wisdom- Texas placed 250 used Christmas trees on South Padre Island; their branches are trapping sand to protect sea-turtle eggs from flooding
- North America once had 400 million beavers, nearly wiped out by the 1900s; they are now helping shield wildfire-prone stream corridors in northeastern Washington from flames
- BRICS statistical offices meet begins in Lucknow; focuses on quality data, innovationBRICS national statistical office heads met in Lucknow to strengthen systems. They focused on improving data quality and enhancing internat...03 Aug, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
- Par panel makes various recommendations on corporate laws amendment billA parliamentary panel proposed fixed penalties for certain corporate non-compliances. It suggested allowing in-kind CSR contributions for s...03 Aug, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
- Centre has extended Rs 2,537-crore assistance for flood management projects in Northeast IndiaThe Centre has allocated Rs 2,536.96 crore for 263 flood mitigation projects in Northeast states. Flood forecasting services issue short-ra...03 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- Assam Cabinet clears CBG Policy 2026 aligned with national modelAssam's Cabinet approved a new Compressed Biogas Policy to convert organic waste into clean energy. This policy offers significant capital ...31 Jul, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- In the 1980s, Dutch ecologists released cattle, horses, and deer into a fenced polder to recreate “wild Europe”; in one winter, its herds collapsedOostvaardersplassen's ambitious rewilding project sought to revive Europe’s ecological history with the introduction of tough native specie...30 Jul, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
- Heavy landslides damage Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz road in J&K; BRO continues restoration on war footingHeavy rainfall and a cloudburst caused massive landslides on the Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz Road. This vital route connecting Rajouri and Poon...30 Jul, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- US coastal cities at risk? What a new study warns about sea levels surging by 2100Coastal cities face greater flooding and property damage from potential sea level rise. New research indicates oceans could rise significan...30 Jul, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- To guard Rotterdam from the sea, the Netherlands built two swinging steel arms, each 210 meters long, among the largest moving structures on Earth, closing against storm surgesThe Maeslant Barrier protects Rotterdam from North Sea surges. This massive structure exemplifies Dutch water management expertise and fore...29 Jul, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
- In 2003, an Iraqi engineer left California to re-flood wetlands Saddam had turned into desert; up to 60% of the ancient marshes later returnedAzzam Alwash embarked on a mission to restore the ravaged Mesopotamian Marshes upon his return to Iraq. By implementing a straightforward p...29 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
- Odisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floodsOdisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north...29 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Why thousands of farmers are protesting in Bhopal with Hanuman Chalisa recitations and the TricolourBhopal Farmers' Protest News Today: Thousands of Madhya Pradesh farmers are marching to Bhopal over a bumper moong crop. They demand full p...29 Jul, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
- In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policyIn Tucson, Arizona, Brad Lancaster took a bold step by illegally cutting curbs to harness rainwater, turning a lifeless alley into a flouri...27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heatNew York City's MillionTreesNYC initiative planted one million trees between 2007 and 2015. This project aimed to cool neighborhoods and im...26 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
- In 1948, America built Mud Mountain Dam for flood control; decades later, a $112 million facility was designed to carry 1.2 million fish around it annuallyThe Mud Mountain Dam serves as a crucial flood prevention structure, shielding communities downstream from severe weather. Yet, its constru...25 Jul, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
- Mumbai-Ahmedabad flooding dominates BRICS meetRecent urban flooding in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Surat featured in discussions at the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in...25 Jul, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- In 2011, the US began tearing down two century-old dams on Washington's Elwha River, the largest dam removal in US history at the time, freeing over 20 million cubic yards of trapped sedimentThe Elwha River dams were dismantled after nearly a century of operation. This significant engineering project restored over ninety miles o...23 Jul, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- In 1980, one of America's worst volcanic eruptions flattened this land. Now, 58 beavers have brought it back to lifeBeavers have revitalized a Mount St. Helens wasteland into a thriving wetland. These industrious rodents created a vibrant ecosystem after ...17 Jul, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
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