Environment
Kolkata Drenched by Record Rainfall Ahead of Durga Puja, struggles even after 24 hrs
Kolkata has recorded its heaviest rainfall in nearly four decades, leaving the city waterlogged and paralysed as Durga Puja approaches. The wet spell, which...
Black Panther sightings on the rise in North Bengal forests
Black leopards, popularly known as Black Panthers in the mountains but scientifically referred to as melanistic leopards, are once again being sighted in the...
Bamboo: The Green Gold of Tomorrow
What Is World Bamboo Day?
Every year on 18th September, people across the world pause to celebrate something simple yet extraordinary—bamboo. At first glance, it...
Delhi Zoo’s African Elephant Dies in Solitary Stress
After living in solitary confinement for 13 years, Shashank, the lone African elephant at Delhi’s National Zoological Park, died on Wednesday night. The 30-year-old...
India’s CO2 Emission Record Low in First Half of 2025
Long-term trends break as the carbon dioxide emissions from India's electricity sector, in the first half of this year, show a marginal decline compared...
Nobel Laureate Kailash Satyarthi Called for ‘Compassion’ in Climate Action
In a recent interview with a national daily, Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi, the social activist, called for compassion to be integrated into...
MP HC Ruling Puts an End to Elephant Captivity
Thanks to the recent Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling, the 20-year-old bull elephant Tridev will be released back into the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR)...
Heal Buxa Hills: Alipurduar’s bold push for plastic-free tourism
The misty Buxa Hills, nestled inside the Buxa Tiger Reserve, are set for a transformation. Taking inspiration from Mawlynnong—the Meghalaya village once hailed as...
Australia’s Largest Fossil Fuel Projects Delayed by 2070
One of Australia’s largest fossil fuel projects has officially been extended by four decades to 2070. The North West Shelf project extension comes days...
Kerala Adds Sustainability Lessons in Schools of Wayanad
Schools in Wayanad, one of Kerala’s most disaster-prone districts, will soon teach special ‘green’ skills to students as part of their regular classes. This...
Municipal School No. 11 in Mira-Bhayandar Sets an Example in Climate Smart Infrastructure
India has marked another milestone in sustainable development with the recognition of Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) School No. 11, which has been awarded...
National Forest Martyr’s Day: Sacrifice of Bishnoi Community
11th September, or today, is the Forest Martyrs’ Day. This day is observed annually to celebrate and honour the courageous people who gave their...