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February 25, 2025 8:43 AM

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 hits Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal early Tuesday morning, with tremors felt across Kolkata and several regions of West Bengal. According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at 6:10 a.m. at a depth of 91 kilometers. The NCS shar...

February 24, 2025 5:19 PM

India’s wind power capacity poised to surge to 63 GW by 2026-27

India’s annual wind power capacity addition is projected to more than double to an average of 7.1 gigawatts (GW) over the next two financial years, compared with 3.4 GW in fiscal year 2023-25. This growth, driven by government measures to accelerate the sector, is expected to increase the country...

February 24, 2025 1:57 PM

Countries make fresh attempt at $200 billion nature finance deal

Countries gather in Rome this week for a second crack at figuring out how to generate $200 billion a year to help preserve the world's biodiversity – and give a shot in the arm to global cooperation as the United States draws back. Moves by Donald Trump since his inauguration in January to nix de...

February 23, 2025 12:56 PM

Countries warn against delaying global climate assessment after US exit

The European Union, Britain and climate-vulnerable developing countries have raised concerns about delays to the next global assessment of climate change, by the U.N.'s climate science panel, after the U.S. administration withdrew from the process. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the...

February 22, 2025 10:35 AM

J&K: fresh snowfall transforms Bhalessa, tourist influx surges in Dal Lake 

The Gandoh Bhalesa Mountain in Doda has transformed into a winter wonderland after fresh snowfall blanketed the lush green terrain, offering a mesmerizing white landscape. The snow-clad Himalayan peaks and serene surroundings continue to attract tourists seeking a magical winter experience.   Mea...

February 21, 2025 4:30 PM

IMD reports rain, snowfall, and hailstorms across multiple states

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a gradual drop in minimum temperatures by 2-3°C across Northwest India over the next three days, with stable conditions expected afterward. In other parts of the country, no significant change in minimum temperatures is anticipated over the nex...

February 21, 2025 4:00 PM

Colombia deforestation rose 35% in 2024, minister says

Deforestation in Colombia rose 35% in 2024 from a 23-year low the previous year, fueled by an uptick in the Amazon region, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Thursday. Deforestation reached 1,070 square kilometers (413 square miles) last year after falling to just over 792 square kilometer...

February 20, 2025 9:38 PM

Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts, triggers aviation warning and safety advisory

Mount Dukono, located in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Thursday, prompting the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue an aviation warning. The volcano, situated on Halmahera Island, spewed a column of ash up to 2,000 metres into the sky, with thick ...

February 19, 2025 12:32 PM

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

More than 150 false killer whales have been stranded on an isolated beach in the Australian state of Tasmania, with rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, authorities said on Wednesday. Initial checks showed 136 animals were still alive, Tasmania's ...

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