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Blue crabs were first found in Italy's Adriatic in 1949; 74 years later, they exploded, cut clam output 90%, and pushed 160 km up the Po River- Karnataka keen to move ahead with Makedattu project, seeks dialogue with Tamil Nadu: Karnataka Minister Ramalinga Reddy
- Tamil Nadu assembly passes resolution against Karnataka's Mekedatu dam project
- Tamil Nadu CM Vijay moves resolution in Assembly against Mekedatu dam; Congress, VCK extend supportThe Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly is set to pass a unanimous resolution today against the Karnataka government's proposal to construct a ...19 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
- Are the world’s freshwater sources vanishing before our eyes? Satellite images reveal an appalling global water crisisAcross the globe, our precious rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are diminishing at an alarming rate. Cutting-edge satellite imagery underscore...18 Jun, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
- At Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesIn Texas, SpaceX's bustling Starbase is a double-edged sword, fueling economic growth while drawing thrill-seekers to the area. Unfortunate...10 Jun, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- At Elon Musk's Starbase, the rise of SpaceX brings fortunes and fracturesSpaceX's rapid expansion in South Texas, centred around its Starbase facility, is bringing economic benefits and global attention. However,...10 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
- Officials plan to flush thousands of toilets to help refill a Utah lake and generate powerWater managers are releasing massive amounts of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir to safeguard hydropower production at Lake Powell, which...08 May, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
- One of India’s largest hydropower projects in China border region gets key nodThe Oju hydroelectric project in Arunachal Pradesh, a 2,220 MW venture, has received environmental clearance despite concerns. The project,...23 Sep, 2025, 04.20 PM IST
- Mount Polley mine faces legal hurdle as First Nation fights to prevent another environmental crisisThe British Columbia Supreme Court has postponed the Mount Polley Mining Corporation's dam expansion case. The hearing will resume on June ...13 May, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
- Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CM voices concern over China’s $137 billion Hydroelectric projectArunachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Chowna Mein, raised concerns about China’s $137 billion hydroelectric dam project. He emphasized t...20 Mar, 2025, 07.25 PM IST
- Earthquakes in Tibet highlight vulnerability of area of proposed Chinese mega damA series of earthquakes in Tibet resulted in at least 95 fatalities and widespread devastation, affecting Nepal, India, Bhutan, and parts o...09 Jan, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
- What is the Chinese dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River that has made Joe Biden's top aide Jake Sullivan rush to India?This visit reflects the strategic partnership between the US and India in countering China's influence in the region.04 Jan, 2025, 07.22 PM IST
- China okays mega dam in Tibet's high seismic zoneChina has approved building a mega dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, which becomes the Brahmaputra in India. The project might red...27 Dec, 2024, 12.33 AM IST
- Myanmar probes controversial China-backed damThe fate of the $3.6 billion Myitsone dam in northern Kachin state has hung in the balance since it was abruptly halted by Myanmar in 2011 ...12 Nov, 2016, 04.17 PM IST
- SC prohibits new hydroelectric power project in UttarakhandExpressing concern over the recent tragedy in Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court today prohibited setting up of any new hydroelectric power pro...13 Aug, 2013, 10.56 PM IST
- Arunachal Pradesh to go ahead with building dams: Nabam TukiBrushing aside concerns raised by the neighbouring Assam, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki today said his state would go ahead w...02 Aug, 2013, 05.30 PM IST
- Hydelgate: Dam frenzy fails to notice environmental concernsThis will change once the dam comes up. For up to 20 hours a day, says the report, the dam will trap the river, releasing just 35 cumecs of...06 May, 2013, 02.35 PM IST
- Beijing opens the sluice gatesChina may have quietly opened the floodgates to build new massive hydropower projects after a near halt due to environmental, immigration a...19 Nov, 2010, 04.30 AM IST
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