Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt impactUkrainian drones are hitting Russian oil facilities deep inside the country. These attacks aim to cut funding for the war. While the econom...
02 May, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Earth Day 2026: How Canadian cities are turning April 22 into action, from clean-ups to climate learningEarth Day 2026 sees Canadians actively participating in environmental protection. From Quebec's wildlife cleanup to British Columbia's shor...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.45 AM IST
Lyrid meteor shower visibility India date & time: When and where to watch shooting stars in Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi and other citiesLyrid meteor shower Tonight Time: Skywatchers have a chance to see the Lyrid meteor shower this week. Early mornings offer the best views d...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
California overtakes Japan to become world’s 4th-largest economy - here’s what changedCalifornia economy 2026: California has surged to become the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan with a GDP exceeding $4 trill...
07 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Goa's golden beaches turn murky as tar balls surface on seashoreTar balls -- greasy blobs of thick weathered oil that wash ashore -- have started surfacing on the state's coastline. Tourism Minister Roha...
29 May, 2022, 12.45 PM IST
Floating ocean plastics can contribute to global warming, find Indian researchersThe study found that floating plastics act similar to algae and prevent the absorption of sunlight by water bodies.
26 Jul, 2019, 07.16 PM IST
414 million plastic pieces found on Indian Ocean islands: StudyAn estimated 414 million pieces of plastic - including nearly one million shoes and 370,000 toothbrushes - have been found washed ashore on...
17 May, 2019, 12.26 PM IST
414 million plastic pieces found on Indian Ocean islands: StudyPlastic pollution is a well-documented threat to wildlife and its potential impact on humans is a growing area of medical research.
17 May, 2019, 12.05 PM IST
Pollution level in major cities in Goa above normal: GovtPollution levels in major cities in Goa have exceeded permissible limits with the port town of Vasco emerging as the most polluted city in ...
06 Jun, 2018, 04.24 PM IST
More microplastics on Maharashtra, Karnataka beaches than Goa: studyDuring the study, researchers found significant variations in the distribution pattern of plastic contaminants on different beaches of Maha...
22 Mar, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
Sudarsan Pattnaik falls ill during hunger strike, hospitalisedPattnaik said he had communicated a message to Naveen Pattnaik through Twitter last year drawing his attention towards the rising pollution...
13 Jul, 2017, 01.22 PM IST
NGT slams Odisha government over shops on Puri beachThe green panel directed Odisha government to hold meetings with the state pollution control board, municipal bodies, water and sewage boar...
04 Oct, 2015, 11.27 AM IST
High-level co to assess Goa beaches pollution: JavadekarAsserting that Narendra Modi government was committed to "development without destruction", environment minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesd...
08 Jul, 2014, 09.38 PM IST
High-level committee to assess Goa beaches pollution: Prakash Javadekar"Govt was serious on protecting the ecology of its beaches, steps would be undertaken to ensure cleanliness at all beaches in the country."
08 Jul, 2014, 02.53 PM IST
Government looking to get rid of polluting tar balls on Goa beaches: Manohar ParrikarGoa CM said the tar ball is an "annual phenomenon" which is happening as many boats and big ships wash their tanks some 10 kms off the Goa ...
03 Jul, 2014, 03.27 PM IST
- American ship cleared for Alang beaching
The Supreme Court has asked Gujarat Maritime Board to ascertain whether the ship allegedly containing hazardous material can be beached at ...
07 Jul, 2012, 07.41 PM IST
- Juhu beach goes through a sticky patch
Tar balls have rolled onto a stretch of Juhu beach, worrying environmental and civic authorities. At first sight, it looks like the grounde...
29 Jun, 2011, 11.16 PM IST