Europe heatwave: What France, Italy and other countries are facingEurope is battling a severe heatwave with France issuing its highest alert across over half the nation and the UK bracing for temperatures ...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
These busy beavers are quietly helping fight climate change more than experts thoughtBeaver dams carbon storage: New research reveals beavers are more than just landscape architects; their dams create wetlands that act as si...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
Cologne starts its biggest evacuation since 1945 to defuse WWII bombsA massive evacuation is underway in Cologne, Germany, affecting over 20,000 residents as experts prepare to defuse three unexploded World W...
04 Jun, 2025, 01.48 PM IST
Suez like Canal in Europe? What is new construction about and which countries will it connect to?A new canal is being constructed in Europe connecting France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Cargo will be transported. This is e...
11 Jun, 2024, 02.24 AM IST
Parts of northern and central Europe continues to struggle with floodsIn Dresden, the Elbe River reached nearly 4 meters (13 feet) above its normal level, reported the German news agency dpa. Downstream, the P...
28 Dec, 2023, 06.56 PM IST
Climate risks loom over Panama Canal, a vital global trade linkLast year Europe witnessed its worst dry spell in 500 years in which ships carried only a fraction of the cargo they usually do along Germa...
28 Aug, 2023, 09.32 AM IST
German industry changes tack as river Rhine runs drierGerman industry is looking for alternative transportation methods as the Rhine continues to experience low water levels, negatively impacti...
26 Jul, 2023, 10.40 AM IST
The river Rhine is starting to dry up already — two weeks into summerThe measured water-level at Kaub, a key chokepoint, stood at 1.43 meters on Friday afternoon, government data show. It’s forecast to slump ...
17 Jun, 2023, 09.56 AM IST
Shippers prepare for worst as Rhine levels near critical lowAn ongoing drought affecting much of Europe has lowered rivers such as the Rhine, preventing large ships with heavy loads from passing key ...
14 Aug, 2022, 10.15 AM IST
Indian, Germany sign agreement to rejuvenate Ganga16 Apr, 2016, 09.46 AM IST
India, Germany join hands to clean river GangaMinistry of Water Resources and German International Cooperation, signed an agreement for a tie-up to clean the Ganga river together.
13 Apr, 2016, 07.25 PM IST
For Ganga, inspiration flows from Rhine, once among dirtiest riversAs India stares at the mammoth task of cleaning the Ganga, it is the Rhine river of western Europe, which has caught the attention of polic...
21 Aug, 2015, 12.25 PM IST
Government may levy charge on river water users, pollutersIn view of the high costs involved in inter-linking rivers, the government is considering levying a charge on river water users and those p...
20 Aug, 2015, 10.09 PM IST
Basel: The unique city that juxtaposes traditional, modern & cross-cultural influencesA light, cold drizzle coupled with dull grey light added to the gloom; people rushed about, heads bent and huddled under their umbrellas.
07 Dec, 2014, 09.57 AM IST
Germany keen to share know-how, funds for Ganges clean-upThe Modi government has taken up plan to clean up the Ganges which has become heavily polluted due to industrial and human waste.
03 Aug, 2014, 02.11 PM IST
- Germany may help in Ganga clean-up
Germany is looking at providing technical and financial support for Ganga rejuvenation, a German official said.
25 Jul, 2014, 06.03 AM IST
Germany keen to offer expertise for Ganga clean-up missionHeiko Warknken, head of Economic Cooperation and Development said they have been approached by Indian Water Resource Min for Ganga cleaning...
24 Jul, 2014, 06.29 PM IST