Environment

Kerala rains: Monsoon claims 3 more lives, IMD issues red alert for Wayanad and Kozhikode

Kerala has been facing monsoon peril in 2020, with red alerts issued in Wayanad and Kozhikode, 3 more have lost their lives in heavy rains lashing the state.

Aug 6, 2020

Karnataka disaster alert: Landslides, flood-like situation in few districts; govt releases Rs 50 cr

A high alert was issued in parts of Karnataka by the IMD, now the approaching disaster situation is looking more like a reality.

Aug 6, 2020

Viral video: Two male rat snakes caught in fierce battle for dominance

A new viral video has mesmerised the internet, as two male rat snakes were caught on camera fighting. The raging battle for dominance clearly has many takers.

Jul 31, 2020

So much for a selfie: Two girls get stuck in raging Pench river, rescued

Recently, two girls were rescued from an overflowing river in Madhya Pradesh after they ventured into the river for a selfie and got stuck precariously on a rock.

Jul 24, 2020

Burger King wants cows to fart less; will feed them lemongrass to check global warming

Burger King is changing the diet of the cows used for its Whoppers in an attempt to have a positive impact on the environment. Read all about it how less-farting cows make the world greener.

Jul 15, 2020

Amid Covid-19 pandemic, Karnataka braces itself for floods; Disaster Response Teams ready

As districts have been put on high alert for floods and landslides in Karnataka, the state government is preparing itself for the impact due to high rainfall this year. Disaster Response Teams are on alert even amid the pandemic.

Jul 10, 2020

Bihar: 15 more killed after fresh lightning strikes; 12 districts on high alert

Lightning strikes in Bihar has taken the lives of 15 in the past 24 hours. The state has been facing thunderstorms, heavy rain and lightning, the meteorological department has also issued an alert in more than 12 districts in the state.

Jul 4, 2020

Triple-storey building collapses into canal in West Bengal

WATCH | Triple-storey building collapses like house of cards in Bengal's West Midnapore

Earlier today in West Midnapore, Bengal, a triple-storey building collapsed. No casualties were reported from the site.

Jun 13, 2020

Today's CO2 levels higher than past 23 million years: Study

The research team from the University of Louisiana in the US utilized the fossilized remains of ancient plant tissues to produce a new record of atmospheric CO2 that spans 23 million years of uninterrupted Earth history.

Jun 3, 2020

Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan and Arjun Kapoor

From Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan to Arjun Kapoor: Indian celebrities react to the shocking Vizag gas leak

The Vizag gas leak which took place last night has left over 5000 people sick. The tragedy has left the country shocked, and celebrities have taken to social media to show solidarity with the people of Vizag.

May 7, 2020

World Meteorological Day: Facts, theme and significance of this day

The World Meteorological Organisation brings together all the nations for the annual celebration of the World Meteorological Day to reiterate the necessity of balancing earth's climate and conserving the natural resources.

Mar 23, 2020

Australian bushfires hit coal output, hazardous conditions to return

The warning from the world's biggest miner showed how an unusually long bushfire season that has scorched an area one-third the size of Germany is damaging.

Jan 22, 2020

Koalas could be endangered due to bushfires: Australian Environment Minister

Koalas have been considered "vulnerable" since 2012 but the Threatened Species Scientific Committee, which manages the status of all species in Australia, could soon downgrade it.

Jan 14, 2020

Medium intensity earthquake measuring 5.3 hits Ladakh

No loss of life was reported due to the medium-intensity earthquake, the epicentre of which was Ladakh.

Jan 12, 2020

Climate strike but no cake for Greta Thunberg as she turns 17

The climate activist braved winter conditions in her native Stockholm to continue the weekly Friday School Strike for the Climate campaign that helped catapult her to international fame.

Jan 4, 2020

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