PM pollution increased by 20% in Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayan region, North-East: StudyPollution levels in North India and the Himalayas have risen sharply. Particulate matter pollution increased over 20 percent in the Indo-Ga...
25 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
IMD sees above-normal heatwave MaydaysIndia's May forecast predicts above-normal heatwave days in many regions, despite an expected 10% increase in overall rainfall. Increased w...
22 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysisThe analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing imp...
14 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
India urges Bangladesh to expedite nationality check for nearly 3,000 ImmigrantsIndia is pressing Bangladesh to hasten the verification of nearly 3,000 potential illegal immigrants, echoing a commitment to uphold border...
07 May, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Bangladesh turns to China on Teesta project, casting shadow on India tiesBangladesh's new government is seeking Chinese involvement in the Teesta River restoration project. This move follows discussions between B...
07 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Stock, mutual fund investing from Tier-2, 3 cities grows fast, but limited awareness, advisory gaps remain key concernsEven as individuals from Tier-2/3 cities and beyond are rapidly embracing the world of stocks and mutual funds, gaps in advisory and awaren...
04 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
India’s heat exposes a fragile grid as energy crunch deepensIndia is bracing for an intense summer with heat waves set to persist. Power grids are under immense pressure due to rising demand and ener...
02 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Orange alert for thunderstorms issued for Bihar, Jharkahnd, Odisha; heavy rainfall likely in northeast India: IMD scientistSrivastava said thunderstorm activity is expected in Punjab and Haryana over the coming days, which may lead to a drop in temperatures by 2...
28 Apr, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Heatwave alert: IMD issues scorching heat warning for several states; check latest forecast for Delhi, UP, Haryana, MP and other placesIndia faces a split weather forecast with heatwaves gripping northern and central regions while eastern, northeastern, and southern states ...
25 Apr, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
Cancer in clouds! Your next trip to hill stations can damage your kidney, liver, lungs, and even brainA recent study reveals alarming pollution in clouds over Indian hill stations. The clouds over the Western Ghats and Eastern Himalayas cont...
04 Aug, 2025, 10.25 PM IST
State to plant one crore saplings on a single day: Assam CMAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised the Balipara Foundation's initiative to plant 1 billion trees in the North East region...
05 Sep, 2023, 11.34 AM IST
Only 25% of original habitats have survived in East Himalayas: WWFOnly 25 per cent of the original habitats in the eastern Himalayas remain intact and hundreds of species in the region face threat.
11 Oct, 2015, 12.25 PM IST
- Only 25 pc of original habitats have survived in East Himalayas: WWF
The latest regional species discovery report--'Hidden Himalayas: Asia's Wonderland', a World Wildlife Fund's (WWF) Living Himalayas initiat...
11 Oct, 2015, 11.56 AM IST
4,699 high altitude lakes in Himalayas mappedAs many as 4,699 lakes in the Indian Himalayan region at an altitude above 3000-m above mean sea level have been found in an ISRO study rev...
06 Jun, 2013, 08.36 PM IST
- Indian filmmakers bag Green Oscars
Indian filmmakers bagged two awards at the Bristol-based Wildscreen Festival, which showcases the best of wildlife and environment films pr...
15 Oct, 2010, 04.02 PM IST
- 21 new species discovered in Bhutan
In a boost to Bhutan's rich biodiversity, 21 new species of amphibians, insects, flowering and non-flowering plants have been discovered in...
11 Aug, 2009, 08.59 PM IST