Environment

September 12, 2024 11:43 AM

Parts of Hanoi remain flooded as landslides hit northern Vietnam

Several Hanoi districts remained flooded on Thursday with the weather agency forecasting little change in water levels of the Red River over the next 24 hours, as floods and landslides continued to affect areas across northern Vietnam. The country is reeling from the impact of Typhoon Yagi, the str...

September 11, 2024 10:48 AM

Golden Langurs in Assam face population decline amid loss of habitat

The golden langur, a rare primate species endemic to the Indo-Bhutan border region, is facing a severe threat of extinction due to rapid habitat loss and deforestation in Assam, according to recent research findings. Dr. Jihosuo Biswas, a senior primatologist at the Primate Research Centre Northeas...

September 10, 2024 12:33 PM

IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall in districts of Himachal Pradesh

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting light to moderate rainfall across several districts in Himachal Pradesh over the next few hours. According to the IMD, the districts of Bilaspur, Una, Harimpur, Solan, and Kangra are likely to experience light to moderate r...

September 10, 2024 11:19 AM

Nepal to participate in One Planet Network Forum in Brazil

Minister for Forest and Environment, Ain Bahadur Shahi Thakuri, has left for Brazil, leading a Nepali delegation to participate in the International Conference to be held in Rio de Janeiro city of Brazil on September 12 and 13. This year’s theme focuses on Solutions for a more equitable and sustai...

September 16, 2024 3:27 PM

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince meets President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. This high-level visit marks an important moment in strengthening the long-standing ties between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Indian...

September 9, 2024 5:35 PM

Delhi govt bans production, sale and use of firecrackers till Jan 1

The Delhi government has announced a comprehensive ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the national capital. The prohibition will remain in effect until January 1, 2025, as declared by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday. "The Kejriwal government has imposed ...

September 9, 2024 12:14 PM

Typhoon Yagi leaves dozens dead in Vietnam, pounds infrastructure

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, left dozens dead in northern Vietnam and widespread damage as it churned westwards, preliminary government estimates showed on Monday, while the weather agency warned of more floods and landslides. Thirty five people have died and 24 are missing, ...