environment

Stone quarry collapse kills 14 in Mizoram

Cyclone Remal continues to wreak havoc. A stone quarry collapsed in the Aizwal district of Mizoram, killing 14 people, and several are still missing. A landslide on National Highway 6 at Hunthar has isolated Aizawl from the rest of the nation.

Bengal encounters destruction in face of cyclone Remal

Cyclone Remal set to hit Bengal, likely to impact Odisha and other eastern states

Recent Singapore Airlines turbulence incident highlights climate change threat to aviation industry

Amid rising temperature, Delhi government orders schools to close immediately for early vacation

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of "severe heatwave conditions" this week, leading to the shutdown of schools for summer vacation, reducing the term by a few days.

Indians ready to accept renewable energy sources, worried about global warming

A survey titled 'Climate Change in the Indian Mind, 2023' shows that a majority of Indians are extremely concerned about global warming and strongly support the government's climate action plans.

Deteriorating condition of Dal Lake catches NGT eye, seeks response from authorities

According to a media report, 70% of the sewage generated in Srinagar city finds its way into the lake and the sewage treatment plants (STPs) are heavily overutilized and undermaintained.

Adverse climatic conditions could reduce 50% of Assam’s tea production

A recent data released by the Tea Board of India indicates a sharp decline of approximately 40% in tea production in Assam and around 23% in neighboring West Bengal up to March 2024 compared to the same period last year.

Climate change least of concerns for Indian voters

Even though, India's election commission is working towards holding a “green election” with plastic-free polling in Kerala, major political parties in the country do not have climate change action plan as revealed by an election manifesto review.

Growing Green: A Cool Take on Boosting Indian Agriculture with Agri-Tech Vibes

The Agri-Tech sector, an expansive domain encompassing innovations ranging from precision farming to data-driven decision-making, emerges as the linchpin in shaping the future trajectory of Indian agriculture