Archaeologists discover early humans built vast island networks across the PhilippinesNew findings show ancient Filipinos were not isolated. They actively sailed across open oceans thousands of years ago. Mindoro island holds...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Eight people killed in helicopter crash in Indonesia's West Kalimantan, authorities sayA helicopter carrying eight people crashed in Indonesia's West Kalimantan province. All on board perished in the incident. The aircraft los...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
A Rainforest Once Covered West Antarctica: Sediment Cores Reveal How It VanishedAstonishingly, dense temperate rainforests once flourished near the South Pole 90 million years ago. Fossil evidence from seabed cores reve...
01 Mar, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
Olive Ridley turtle lays eggs in Maharashtra after Odisha; experts say feat recorded for first timeIn a first, an Olive Ridley turtle tagged in Odisha's Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary was found nesting on Maharashtra's Guhagar beach, coverin...
17 Apr, 2025, 09.44 PM IST
From Odisha to Maharashtra: Olive Ridley turtle 03233 travels 3,500 km from east to west, surprising scientistsOlive Ridley turtle '03233' journeyed 3,500km from Odisha to Maharashtra. This challenges previous assumptions about turtle nesting sites. ...
15 Apr, 2025, 04.40 PM IST
Why have U.S. Wildlife officials planned to kill half a million barred owls? Know about the controversyU.S. wildlife officials plan to use trained shooters to kill barred owls in West Coast forests to save endangered spotted owls. This contro...
06 Jul, 2024, 02.33 AM IST
Cyclone Remal to make landfall tonight with 135 kmph winds, coastal areas of Bengal and Bangladesh on high alertCyclone Remal, the first pre-monsoon cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this season, is expected to make landfall between the coasts of West Beng...
26 May, 2024, 03.17 PM IST
Cyclone Amphan weakens into 'extremely severe' category, rain lashes several parts of OdishaIn a statement, the IMD said the super cyclonic storm Amphan over Westcentral and adjoining Eastcentral Bay of Bengal moved nearly north-no...
19 May, 2020, 11.46 PM IST
Coast Guard security exercise from tomorrowTo secure the coastline of West Bengal, the Indian Coast Guard will conduct a biennial coastal security exercise from tomorrow.
13 Jul, 2016, 07.21 PM IST
Mangrove cover grows 20% in Maharashtra in 2 yearsTen years after the Bombay high court directed the state government to declare mangroves as reserved forest, the results are showing. The m...
06 Dec, 2015, 01.56 AM IST
Travel to New Zealand for an awesome hiking tripFor a rewarding leisurely experience, walk along New Zealandfs hiking trails and you will be amazed by this countryfs outstanding natural...
02 Jul, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
This adventure trail will pump your adrenaline and how!There are many places to experience the thrill of jet boating including Sydney Harbour, Coffs Harbour, the Gold Coast, Tasmania's Derwent R...
05 Feb, 2015, 05.36 AM IST
Soak in the mystic biosphere in the Gulf of MannarThe Gulf of Mannar is a bay forming part of the Laccadive Sea in the Indian Ocean. This quaint bay lies between the southeastern tip of Ind...
15 Jan, 2015, 08.22 AM IST
Oil spill alarm in Sundarban mangrovesBiswajit Roy Chowdhury, state wildlife advisory board member, is also worried about Olive Ridley turtles that migrate around this time and ...
12 Dec, 2014, 12.26 PM IST
- Oil spill alarm in Sundarban mangroves
Marine scientists, wildlife activists and forest officers from Indian Sunderbans have gone on alert following the oil spill in Bangladesh.
12 Dec, 2014, 02.01 AM IST
40% of the Indian coast is subjected to coastal erosionAround 40% of the Indian coast is subjected to coastal erosion according to the study conducted by various agencies.
14 Aug, 2014, 08.48 PM IST
40 per cent of Indian coast subjected to coastal erosion: GovernmentThe government today said a study has revealed that on an average around 40 per cent of Indian coast is subjected to coastal erosion.
06 Aug, 2014, 05.23 PM IST