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Bengaluru man's magic! In just 24 hours, he revives a forgotten pond; Now it holds twice the water and attracts Kingfishers, Herons & moreA dried-up Bengaluru pond, Bikkanahalli Kunte, has been revived in just 24 hours by environmentalist Gurunandan Rao and volunteers. After m...18 Jun, 2026, 01.43 PM IST- When environmental rules stall housing, not pollutionIndia's environmental clearance process often delays urban housing projects, raising costs and slowing jobs without improving protection. A...16 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- Delhi to get mirror-like roads: New road plan promises AI-style monitoring, green belts and scientific maintenanceDelhi is set for a major road upgrade. A new scientific system will manage road construction and maintenance. This initiative focuses on im...09 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
- Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignoredWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched a major tree plantation drive. The campaign aims to plant 1.10 crore trees across ...05 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
- Megacity heatwaves are now a fatal nightmareCities are becoming dangerous places at night due to rising temperatures. Lack of cool nights strains the body, increasing risks of serious...03 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
- NGT seeks response from Centre, states regarding heatwave conditions across countryThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and several states regarding extreme heat conditions across India. Citing ...29 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
- Time to think of the repair cycle? 8 engineering stocks from India’s capital goods ecosystem with upside potential of up to 26%At a time when the markets are focused on war, crude oil, inflation, and supply disruption, it is easy to miss a quieter shift. India’s eng...27 May, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
- LG Sandhu lays out roadmap from ‘Metro’ to ‘Metropolis’ to transform DelhiLieutenant Governor said that the way forward had to be based on the prime pillars of smart mobility, sustainable development, water and en...22 May, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- A windy walk through an Ohio neighborhood led a 12-year-old to build a platform that keeps trash cans from spilling into the streetIn a world where litter is all too common, young inventor Damian Earley rose to the challenge. With keen awareness of his surroundings, he ...22 May, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
- Where there's a will, there are funds to deal with urban challengesProjects worth ₹15,000 crore across six states are being awarded to kick-start the Centre's ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund. These initi...20 May, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
- GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
- Planning a trip to Mussoorie? Viral video showing current state of 'once-scenic' Kempty Falls leaves internet 'heartbroken'A viral video showing the current condition of Kempty Falls near Mussoorie has sparked widespread outrage online, with social media users c...12 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: “The Generation That Destroys the Environment… – Lessons on environmental responsibility, climate change, sustainability, and why protecting nature matters for future generations by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and founder of the Green Belt MovementQuote of the Day by Wangari Maathai: "The generation that destroys the environment is not the generation that pays the price," Wangari Maat...27 Apr, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
- Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
- Novel material can remove pollutants from waterScientists have identified absorbent materials that can help soak up pollutants found in urban waste water in less than 24 hours. Researche...06 Jun, 2018, 05.21 PM IST
- 80% of India’s surface water may be polluted, report by international body saysEven as India is making headlines with its rising air pollution levels, the water in the country may not be any better.28 Jun, 2015, 06.19 AM IST
- 80% of India’s surface water may be polluted, report by international body saysEven as India is making headlines with its rising air pollution levels, the water in the country may not be any better.28 Jun, 2015, 04.42 AM IST
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