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Ancient forests, blooming rhododendrons, glacial rivers, log bridges: This offbeat Himalayan valley in Arunachal Pradesh offers a magical trekking experience for travellers- When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returned
- 18 koalas moved to Kangaroo Island in the 1920s; a century on, 27,000 descendants are stripping eucalyptus bare and risk mass starvation
- Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities sayCongo's Ministry of Health reported 782 confirmed Ebola cases and 181 deaths, with the outbreak concentrated in Ituri province. The rare Bu...15 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
- From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...14 Jun, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
- Hundreds of vehicles stranded due to massive landslide in Poonch district; BRO restores NH-144 after 5-hour haltThe BRO teams confirmed that after a 5-hour operation, the road was cleared and opened for general traffic, allowing the stranded vehicles ...13 Jun, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- 12 Gir lions recover from infection, return to the jungleEleven Asiatic lions have died in Gir National Park. A tick-borne parasitic infestation, babesiosis, is suspected as the main cause. Forest...07 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Odisha: Heavy rain lashes Bhubaneshwar, IMD issues state-wide warningA severe thunderstorm hit Bhubaneshwar with heavy rain and strong winds. Although this brought relief from the summer heat but disrupted da...06 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
- India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...05 Jun, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Great Nicobar project not about defence, transshipment port but aimed at helping one businessman: LoP Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi criticizes the Great Nicobar Island Project. He states the government's defense and transshipment port claims are false. Gandh...05 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
- This 415-million-year-old monster scorpion existed before trees, and it's the biggest everScientists have identified Praearcturus gigas, a one-meter-long scorpion from the Early Devonian period, as the largest scorpion ever disco...05 Jun, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
- Before you plan a wildlife nature vacation, check the list of 6 national parks closing from JulyPlanning a jungle safari this season requires careful attention to park closures. Many of India's popular wildlife destinations, including ...04 Jun, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
- Chhattisgarh mysterious bat deaths spark concern in Balod; samples sent to Bhopal labUnexplained deaths of 50-70 bats daily in Dalli Rajhara, Chhattisgarh, have prompted a joint investigation by the Forest and veterinary dep...30 May, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
- As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...30 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- What to know about the Bundibugyo virus, a species of Ebola causing an outbreak in CongoA rare Bundibugyo virus outbreak in Congo, with over 200 deaths, lacks specific treatments or vaccines, complicating response efforts. Whil...29 May, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
- In 1918, rats escaped from a shipwreck onto a remote island, and more than a century later, scientists discovered an unexpected consequenceA major rodent eradication on Lord Howe Island has revealed a surprising recovery of its insect life. For over a century, rats and mice dev...29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- J-K: Massive forest fire erupts at multiple locations in Rajouri forest divisionA severe heatwave has ignited multiple forest fires across Rajouri Forest Division. Forest department teams and local volunteers are battli...28 May, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...28 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Severe forest fire spreads across Himachal, IAF deploys helicopters to control flames in Solan and Kasauli, watch videoForest fires rage in Himachal Pradesh's Solan and Kasauli regions amid extreme heat. Flames engulf Kasauli and nearby villages, spreading r...27 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
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