Environment

Going green? Consumption of natural gas rises by 7% in June

The consumption of natural gas in India went up 7.1 per cent in June to 5,594 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM), this year compared to the same month last year, as more households across the country are using the fuel for cooking; the demand is also rising in the urban transport segment, according to data compiled by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

Jul 18, 2024

K'taka landslide: Three bodies recovered, 15 feared still trapped under debris

Three bodies were recovered in the landslide-affected area in Shirur in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district where at least 15 more people were feared trapped under the debris, said officials on Thursday.

Jul 18, 2024

Back to Basics? NITI Aayog to bring agriculture on top priority now

The focus on agriculture could unlock significant economic growth and development, but also presents challenges that need to be addressed.

Jul 17, 2024

NASA scientists decide to rely upon real-time AI decisions to assess rocks on Mars

In a first, the Perseverance Mars Rover Mission used Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the Red Planet to make autonomous decisions based on real-time analysis of rock composition, said mission officials at NASA.

Jul 17, 2024

Seven killed in landslide in Karnataka

At least seven people, including five members of a family, were killed in a landslide on a highway near Shirur town in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district on Tuesday.

Jul 16, 2024

Lightning Strikes in Bihar: A Tragic Tale of Nature's Fury

In a tragic turn of events, the state of Bihar in India was struck by a series of lightning strikes on July 12, 2024, resulting in the loss of 25 lives and leaving 39 others injured.

Jul 12, 2024

Earthquake of 4.2 magnitude jolts Kashmir

An earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter Scale occurred in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.

Jul 12, 2024

Floods wreak havoc in 633 UP villages, 7 lakh people affected

The rising water levels in major rivers have wreaked havoc in Uttar Pradesh, affecting 633 villages across 12 districts. This calamity has impacted the lives of 7,97,176 people, marking a significant disaster in the state's history.

Jul 11, 2024

UP govt waives off road tax on hybrid cars to boost green transportation

In a key step to boost green transportation and adoption of eco-friendly vehicles, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a waiver of road tax on hybrid cars.

Jul 9, 2024

Met dept warns of lightning strikes, heavy rain in 10 Bihar districts

The Indian Meteorological Department has predicted lightning strikes and heavy rainfall in 10 districts of Bihar on Tuesday.Over 45 fatalities were reported due to lightning strikes in several districts of Bihar in the first nine days of July.

Jul 9, 2024

Extreme devastation caused by flooding in Assam is heartbreaking: Rahul Gandhi

Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi who was in Assam on Monday to take stock of the flood situation, said that the extreme devastation caused by flooding in the state was heartbreaking.

Jul 8, 2024

Mumbai rains hit operations at airport, 27 flights delayed or diverted

As many as 27 flights were diverted from Mumbai airport on Monday, and several have been delayed due to heavy rains and low visibility, according to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSIA).

Jul 8, 2024

Record 300 mm rain in Mumbai: Emergency agencies put on high alert

After a record 300 mm rain was reported in Mumbai, the government has directed the emergency agencies to be on high alert.

Jul 8, 2024

Global Temperatures Reach Unprecedented Highs, Surpassing Paris Agreement Limits

The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service has recently made a startling revelation. Global temperatures have surpassed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels for 12 consecutive months

Jul 8, 2024

Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises, Millions Affected

The devastating floods in Assam continue to wreak havoc, with the situation remaining critical. The calamity has claimed six more lives, bringing the death toll to 58. Over 23.96 lakh people across 29 districts of the state have been affected, with the Brahmaputra and several other rivers flowing above danger levels. Amid this crisis, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of the Centre's full assistance.

Jul 8, 2024