Nine ways the Trump administration could interfere with the midtermsUS President Donald Trump has made efforts to exert control over the upcoming midterm elections. Many election officials are preparing for ...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Bihar flood situation grim, over 47 lakh affected across 15 districtsBihar's flood situation remains grim, affecting over 47 lakh people across fifteen districts. The Ganga and its tributaries continue flowin...
11 Sep, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Varanasi flood preparedness: 198 boats, 21 flood posts, NDRF teams deployed; 61 relief camps, 24/7 control room set upVaranasi district administration has prepared 61 flood relief camps for affected families. These camps will provide accommodation, food, an...
30 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
On August 3, 2026, Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours with 26.2 million participants; years later, survival data will reveal whether that extraordinary national effort actually transformed degraded landscapesEthiopia also says that more than 48 billion seedlings have been planted since the Green Legacy Initiative began. These figures demonstrate...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
150 years ago, Britishers brought a South American tree to stop desertification in Thar, now it has become a thorny issue in IndiaVilayati babul, introduced during colonial times, remains a subject of ongoing debate. This invasive tree provided fuelwood and livelihoods...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Holistic restoration needed for degraded Aravallis: StudyIndia's ancient Aravalli mountain range faces severe land degradation due to encroachments, deforestation, and illegal mining, impacting it...
19 Jan, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
Parliamentary panel calls for rigorous implementation of Land Acquisition ActA parliamentary panel has urged strict adherence to the land acquisition law. Concerns are raised over violations, particularly in tribal a...
20 Dec, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
View: Poverty is the greatest polluter, and cannot be allowed to persistReducing use of fossil fuels is as important as switching to new ways of living in harmony with nature. Carbon dioxide and other greenhouse...
23 Oct, 2022, 11.12 PM IST
MGNREGA focus on asset quality, skilling nowThe rural development ministry would earmark MGNREGA funds to help the most backward blocks in hiring specialised manpower on natural resou...
02 Mar, 2020, 09.51 AM IST
Ecologists red-flag bid to have PPP in forest care30 Mar, 2018, 09.16 PM IST
- State’s action plan on climate change gets central approval
The Gujarat State Climate Change Action Plan 2015-2020 has finally got the Centre’s nod. The plan had been submitted in August 2014.
15 May, 2015, 12.53 AM IST
Government approved National Agro Forestry Policy: Prakash Javadekar"The National Agro Forestry Policy - 2014 has been approved by the government," Javadekar said while replying to a question in Lok Sabha.
05 May, 2015, 06.38 PM IST
Identity politics in secularism’s nameThe Congress is being identified as a pro-minority party in a way that antagonises the majority and this would help the growth of communal ...
30 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Uttarakhand’s action plan to minimize effects of climate changeThe plan was presented on Tuesday by the State Council for Climate Change to chief secretary Subhash Kumar.
25 Dec, 2013, 12.27 PM IST
- Africa's plans ro revive its agriculture sector
Resources will be used to cover a variety of short and long-term activities, including cash and voucher for work programmes; distribution o...
01 May, 2012, 12.01 PM IST
- Optimising growth to benefit the poor
The National Council for Tribal Welfare can prove its worth by proactively working to ensure that the laws are implemented in letter and sp...
10 Sep, 2010, 08.15 AM IST
- Panel suggests national drought management code
In the face of one of the worst droughts that hit the country, a panel of experts has suggested framing of a national drought management co...
25 Dec, 2002, 03.23 PM IST