Environment
Why Protecting the Aravalli Range Matters for Climate, Water, and Biodiversity
One of the oldest mountain systems in the world, the Aravalli Range is vital in climate stability, water security and biodiversity in north-west India. It also serves as a
Supriya Sahu Wins UNEP Champions of the Earth 2025
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the highest environmental award offered by the UN, has named Supriya Sahu as one of its 2025 Champions of the Earth. This award
World Soil Day 2025: Celebrating “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities”
World Soil Day is an annual event on the 5th of December that is intended to create awareness among people worldwide regarding the critical importance of soil to life,
New Seismic Zonation Map of India
Previously, the Indian landmass was defined into four earthquake zones, including Zones II, III, IV, and V.
Adds a new highest risk Zone VI, with the whole Himalayan arc
Cyclone Fina Hits Northern Australia With Destructive Force
Tropical Cyclone Fina struck the Northern Territory of Australia towards the end of November 2025, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and flooding. It formed on 19 November in the
Tiger Returns to Gujarat After 32 Years in a Stunning Wildlife Comeback
A Royal Bengal tiger has finally made a permanent residence after 32 years in the Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary of Dahod in Gujarat. Examined by three years of camera-trap work, the
Namdapha Butterfly Festival Showcases the Wild Heart of Arunachal Pradesh
Namdapha Butterfly Festival is an ecotourism festival held in Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, on 26 to 28 November 2025 at Khachang village near Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Gogabeel Lake Achieves Ramsar Status for Biodiversity and Conservation
Gogabeel Lake, part of the Katihar district of the Indian state of Bihar, became the latest Ramsar Site of the wetland of international importance. The oxbow lake is the
Cyclone Montha Makes Landfall Near Kakinada, Bringing Destruction to Andhra and Odisha
A strong storm in the west-central Bay of Bengal, named Cyclone Montha, reached the east coast of India near Kakinada, between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam. With speeds of 100km/h and
India Conducts First-Ever DNA-Based Elephant Census, Reveals Population Decline by 25%
The number of wild animals in India, especially wild elephants, has decreased by a quarter in the last eight years, and this has as well cast serious concerns about
