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GLACIAL LAKE RISKS IN UTTARAKHAND
Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encounters- Cleaner-looking lakes are not always better; as freshwater turns brown across North America and Europe, trout, bass, perch and whitefish decline
- Uttarakhand government rejects "communal angle" in Hemkund Sahib Yatra incident
- India’s lake of mystery: 1200-year-old lake in Uttarakhand has hundreds of skeletons. Scientists are still figuring out the reasonRoopkund Lake, nestled in the Himalayas, holds a chilling secret: hundreds of ancient skeletons. Once thought to be victims of a single epi...21 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
- Kashmir tourism boom: Vande Bharat, road trips fuel surge in short staysHoteliers, tour operators and officials said the newly launched Vande Bharat Express has helped boost tourism in the valley, known for its ...21 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Scientists discover a hidden underground lake that may be the largest on EarthLargest underground lake on Earth: Scientists have unearthed a colossal underground thermal lake, dubbed Lake Neuron, in southern Albania's...21 Jun, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
- In 2021, a British geologist dated footprints at New Mexico's White Sands to 21,000+ years old: Pushing humans' arrival in North America back 5,000 yearsExciting discoveries at White Sands National Park challenge what we know about North America's past. Unearthed ancient human footprints, es...20 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
- In 1988, cargo ships accidentally brought zebra mussels to the US in their ballast water, and they devastated the Great Lakes, but a 2026 study finds that after 20 years in Kansas lakes, they barely changed the fish or the waterA new study reveals that zebra mussel invasions in Kansas reservoirs over two decades have had minimal impact on water quality and fish pop...19 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
- Asia warming up faster; India faces melting glaciersAsia faced extreme weather in 2025. Dangerous heat, heavy rains, and floods affected millions. Droughts also hit the continent. Glaciers in...19 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
- A wildlife photographer’s 4-year quest ended with a coyote image that looks like a glitch and defies physicsCoyote jumping ice photo: A photographer captured a remarkable image of a coyote leaping over a crack in frozen Lake Superior after a four-...19 Jun, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
- A GPS-tracked wolf jumped into a Swiss lake, and what happened next stunned expertsA lone wolf, M637, stunned Swiss researchers by swimming across the frigid Lake Lucerne, a journey of about 1.5 kilometers. This remarkable...18 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
- A GPS-tracked wolf did something stunning in Switzerland; it swam into Lake Lucerne and left experts searching for answersA wolf named M637 swam across Switzerland's Lake Lucerne. This unprecedented event was captured by a GPS collar. Researchers believe the wo...18 Jun, 2026, 08.27 PM 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
- Ancient forests, blooming rhododendrons, glacial rivers, log bridges: This offbeat Himalayan valley in Arunachal Pradesh offers a magical trekking experience for travellersEscape to the untouched wilderness of Ayeo Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, a hidden gem in the Himalayas. This scenic trekking destination off...18 Jun, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...18 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- This flower blooms only once a year for one night at this UNESCO site, just 500 kms from Delhi. Where is it and what else to see here?The Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is now open, drawing nature lovers to its vibrant monsoon blooms. Beyon...18 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
- Oil tankers u-turn, head back to Middle East as Hormuz reopening nearsIn a strategic pivot, two oil tankers are heading toward the Middle East in expectation of the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening. Shipowners are...17 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
- From pet to pest: A 2026 experiment reveals that releasing goldfish into lakes triggers a full ecosystem regime shift, and no lake type is immuneReleasing pet goldfish into local waters causes extensive ecological damage. These fish grow large, stir up sediment, consume prey, and out...15 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
- G7 summit in France: What you should know about host town Evian-Les-BainsFrance's President Emmanuel Macron has chosen Evian-les-Bains to host this year's G7 summit. This small spa town on Lake Geneva is famous f...15 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Arunachal's Tawang on alert over threat of Glacial Lake Outburst FloodConcerns rise in Arunachal Pradesh over a possible Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Tawang district. Authorities are enhancing preparedness m...08 Jun, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
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