Environment

July 31, 2026 10:47 AM

Heavy rain swells Alaknanda; authorities issue safety advisory in Rudraprayag

The water level of the Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag headquarters has crossed the warning mark following continuous rainfall, prompting the district administration to remain on high alert and urge residents in vulnerable areas to move to safer locations. According to the Rudraprayag Municipal Coun...

July 31, 2026 9:24 AM

Red alert in Surat as NDRF, SDRF teams stand by ahead of severe weather

The Gujarat government has stepped up disaster preparedness in Surat after issuing a Red Alert for the city and district, with a deep depression expected to bring extremely heavy rainfall across parts of the state. Surat Municipal Commissioner M. Nagarajan said the administration has activated emer...

July 29, 2026 3:32 PM

India’s tiger population reaches 3,682, reserves rise to 58: Bhupender Yadav

India has recorded significant gains in tiger conservation over the past 12 years, with the country's tiger population increasing to 3,682 and the number of tiger reserves rising to 58, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on the occasion of Global Tiger Day...