Chennai School Turns Kitchen Peels Into Compost, and a Lesson in Sustainability
Parents at a Chennai CBSE school bring dried vegetable peels for vermicomposting, part of initiatives that also include a compost brand and water-saving garden.
Environment & Ecology
Newly Identified Wild Cat Species Draws Crowds to Bolivian Sanctuary
A tiny wild cat in Bolivia has been confirmed as a new species, the first living wild cat described in over a century, prompting visitor interest at a sanctuary near La Paz.
New wild cat species named in Bolivia after living years at a sanctuary
Researchers have named Leopardus tilcayo, a small spotted cat found at a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary, as the first new living wild cat species described in more than 100 years.
Malaysia to Press Listed Firms on El Nino Readiness, Eyes Middle East Ties
Malaysia's Securities Commission will ask major listed companies to disclose their El Nino preparations and is exploring closer ties with Middle East regulators.
Vizag Data Centres Campaign Says Instagram Account Restricted in India
The 'Stop Vizag Data Centers' campaign says its Instagram account has been restricted in India, prompting a backup page and calls for restoration.
Ganesh Immersions Leave Visakhapatnam Beaches Strewn With Puja Waste
Vinayaka Chavithi immersions in Visakhapatnam ended with beaches littered with puja waste, prompting a large clean-up and fresh concerns over marine pollution.
Kerala to Press for Limiting Western Ghats ESA to 98 Villages
Kerala will urge the Centre to restrict the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area to 98 villages across 8,590.69 sq km, ahead of the September 24 objection deadline.
Kozhikode to Resume Boating at Peruvannamuzhi, Add Thonikadavu Service
Kozhikode district administration will restart boating at Peruvannamuzhi reservoir and launch a new service at Thonikadavu, with solar-powered boats and fresh operator interest invited.
KRRS sets Sept 28 deadline over drought inaction
Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha will hold protests at district headquarters on September 28 if the special legislature session on drought produces no action.
Akka Foundation to March to Bengaluru Seeking Kasturirangan Report Rollout
The Akka Foundation Trust will travel from Hubballi to Bengaluru for an environmental satyagraha, pressing for implementation of the Kasturirangan report and withdrawal of projects in the Western Ghats.
Raichur imposes strict noise curbs for Ganesha festival, permits mandatory for loudspeakers
Raichur authorities have restricted high-decibel sound systems during the Ganesha festival and made prior permission mandatory for loudspeaker use in public places.
Jairam Ramesh Says NGT 'Emasculated', Cites Study on Pro-Industry Rulings
Jairam Ramesh alleges the Modi government has weakened the NGT, citing a study showing no favourable rulings for green or public-interest parties in early 2026.
BJP Seeks White Paper on Karnataka Drought Relief Spending
The Opposition BJP has demanded a White Paper on Karnataka's drought relief spending, questioning the government's financial commitment to affected farmers.
Kerala LSGD to Launch Five-Year Waste Management Campaign on October 2
The Local Self-Government department will launch a five-year waste management campaign on October 2, with the Suchitwa Mission running a contest to pick its name and logo.
Karnataka CM pledges action on land grants, all-party team to Delhi on Kasturirangan report
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has promised speedy disposal of pending land grant applications and an all-party delegation to the Centre on the Kasturirangan report.
Kumki elephants deployed in BRT Tiger Reserve search after fatal attack
Two kumki elephants have joined the Forest Department's search for the wild animal that killed a 65-year-old man in Sanegala village, BRT Tiger Reserve.
Botswana-born cheetah CCB-2 released into Gandhi Sagar sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh
A Botswana-born female cheetah has been released into Gandhi Sagar sanctuary, taking its cheetah count to four and widening Project Cheetah's footprint in Madhya Pradesh.
CPI(M) seeks ₹1 lakh crore drought relief for Andhra Pradesh farmers
CPI(M) demands drought declaration, ₹1 lakh crore central relief, loan waiver and support for tenant farmers and farm labourers in Andhra Pradesh.
Gadag MLA H.K. Patil Threatens to Resign Over Drought Declaration Delay
H.K. Patil, Gadag MLA, has threatened to resign if Gadag taluk is not declared drought-hit by October 10, citing a 49% rainfall deficit.
Tirupati engineering student wins US grant for farm-risk technology
A 19-year-old innovator from Sullurpeta has won an $8,750 Emergent Ventures grant for a platform that assesses field conditions and land risk.