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Eight water bodies to come up in Delhi ridge to boost groundwater rechargeEight water bodies will be developed in Delhi's central and southern ridge areas. This initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge and ...- The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
- What’s beneath Switzerland? A massive scan just revealed the hidden landscapeSwitzerland’s new 10-meter resolution sunlight map (swissrad10) tracks solar energy across complex terrain. By measuring shifting shadows f...
- Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
- Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
- Why that thin line of dirt on your wall could mean something is living insideMud tubes on walls and fences may signal a termite infestation. These structures are built by subterranean termites to travel from soil to ...
- 'No AC, no heavy bills': Here's how 4,000+ homes in Jaipur reduced indoor temperature with just a simple rooftop ideaA viral video highlights Jaipur's innovative approach to combating rising heat by transforming rooftops into green spaces. Over 4,000 homes...
- That Old Tennis Ball in Your Yard Might Be Causing More Trouble Than You Think
- 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...
- Coal, lignite PSUs to develop 19 new eco-parks; Rs 128 crore fund for green cover initiativePublic sector units in the coal and lignite sectors in India are planning to develop 19 new eco-parks and tourism sites in mining areas. An...
- Delhi govt launches portal to empower citizens to protect forests, wildlifeThe Delhi Environment and Forest Minister has launched a portal to increase public awareness about protected forest and wildlife sanctuary ...
- Cheetah reintroduction in India: Twitter celebrates long-awaited return of the world's fastest land animalThe release of wild cheetahs in Kuno National Park is part of the government's efforts to revitalise and diversify India's wildlife and its...
- Jal Shakti Abhiyan to get measured up- satellite backed sensors for real time measurement of ground water levelAll Central Prabhari Officers have been told to ensure ‘measurement’ of ground water levels.
- PM’s scientific advisor to prepare plan to assess Jal Shakti AbhiyanPrincipal scientific advisor to the PM, Dr Vijay Raghavan will help develop clear measurable indices and parameters for four desired outcom...
- With ambitious food produce target, government sheds rain fearsKeeping in mind variability of rainfall during June-September period, the ministry has planned a number of contingency measures for the rab...
- 1784 wild animals have died in rains and floods: Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar1784 wild animals including lions have died recently due to excessive rains and floods in the country, Prakash Javadekar informed LS.
- ITC plans to scale up watershed development programmeThe water conservation initiatives implemented at ITC's facilities have enabled the company to reduce its water intake progressively over y...
- Rain to benefit farmers planning cotton sowing, moongSummer showers across Punjab and Haryana are set to benefit farmers who are planning cotton sowing and summer moong.
- Pests, low mercury, dry soil in South may affect rabi cropDry soils in the South, pest attacks and higher temperatures in the North may affect output of rabi crops such as mustard, sorghum, wheat, ...
- Government launches horticulture missionAs part of efforts to promote diversification in the agriculture sector, Government has launched a National Horticulture Mission to help fa...
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