Environment

October 5, 2026 1:19 PM

From waste to value: Four cities show the way to greener urban living

A former garbage dump in Goa now processes waste into biogas, electricity and compost. In Gandhinagar, discarded clothes find a second life as reusable bags. Kakinada uses digital tools to track household waste collection, while Ghaziabad is working to turn emission reductions into carbon credits. ...

October 3, 2026 8:58 AM

Monsoon withdrawal brings mild chill to Delhi-NCR mornings, evenings

The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from North India has brought a change in weather conditions across Delhi-NCR, with mornings and evenings turning mildly cool even as daytime temperatures remain warm. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the monsoon has completely withdrawn...

October 1, 2026 4:42 PM

Rains bring relief to Keralam; IMD issues orange alert in 3 districts

Rains lashed several parts of Keralam, bringing relief from weeks of rising temperatures, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert in three districts. The IMD issued an orange alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Idukki districts for Thursday. The weather agency al...

September 30, 2026 10:12 AM

Delhi-NCR likely to turn dry as rains ease

Delhi-NCR is likely to witness a shift to predominantly dry weather from Wednesday as the recent spell of rain and thunderstorms weakens, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has forecast mainly clear skies over the national capital and neighbouring areas, with...