Environment

August 14, 2024 2:08 PM

Ministry of Defence plans to plant 1.5 million trees nationwide

On the occasion of the 78th Independence Day celebrations on August 15, the Ministry of Defence will initiate an ambitious tree plantation drive, aiming to plant approximately 1.5 million trees nationwide. This initiative, part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (A Tree in the Name of Mother) campaign, wil...

September 16, 2024 4:24 PM

Rain-induced landslides and floods claim 173 lives in Nepal

Transportation at Daunne of Nawalpur in Sudurpashchim of western Nepal has been disrupted due to road subsidence last night. Only one-way traffic is allowed at Daunne section along the East-West Highway to repair the road that caved in. The maintenance work is being carried out to prevent further da...

August 13, 2024 1:19 PM

Wildfire fanned by gales menaces Athens suburbs as residents flee

Greece's worst wildfire this year spread into the Athens suburbs on Monday, forcing hundreds of people to flee as it torched trees, homes and cars and choked busy roads with smoke and ash. The government called for help from fellow EU members to tackle the fire that was burning out of control for a...

September 16, 2024 4:25 PM

Researchers discover anti-diabetic herb on Gaya’s Brahmayoni Hill

Researchers have identified Gymnema sylvestre, commonly known as Gurmar, among several medicinal plants on Brahmayoni Hill in Gaya, Bihar. The findings, published in the International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (IJCRT), highlight the potential of this herb in diabetes treatment. Gurmar h...

September 16, 2024 4:26 PM

Assam: HaatiApp to help communities coexist with elephants, reduce conflicts

In a significant step towards mitigating Human-Elephant Conflict (HEC), Aaranyak, a prominent biodiversity conservation organization based in Guwahati, has unveiled two innovative tools: the 'HaatiApp' and a handbook on solar-powered fences. The 'HaatiApp', developed with support from the SBI Found...

August 9, 2024 12:39 PM

Climate change fueled record early fires in Brazil’s wetlands, study says

Climate change intensified by 40% the weather feeding devastating wildfires that have likely killed millions of animals this year in Brazil's Pantanal, the world's largest wetlands, scientists said in a study published on Thursday. Climate change also made the hot, dry and windy conditions this yea...