BWSSB to add IoT monitoring to 6,000 more borewells by March 2027
BWSSB will install IoT devices in 6,000 more of its borewells by March 2027, following a first phase covering 1,800, to monitor water depth, extraction and pumps.
Environment & Ecology
Solar boat service linking Veli and Kadinamkulam to launch on September 30
A solar-powered boat service between Veli and Kadinamkulam Lake will begin on September 30, offering a four-hour round trip with separate fares for tourists and commuters.
Aquarium Nursery Raises Endangered Frogs for Wild Release
The Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach raises critically endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs from tadpoles for release into the wild.
NGT questions Kerala's biomedical waste capacity claims amid cross-border dumping
The NGT's Southern Bench has flagged gaps in the KSPCB's report on biomedical waste treatment capacity and sought details on facilities lacking proper waste management.
APPCB moves to close two Nellore prawn units over untreated waste
The APPCB has begun closure proceedings against two prawn processing units in SPSR Nellore district after inspections found untreated wastewater and burnt solid waste.
Rhine Water Levels Hit New Low, Adding to Strain on German Industry
Water levels on the Rhine fell to a fresh low at the Kaub chokepoint, hampering barge traffic and weighing on German industry.
EU Weighs Delay to Methane Rules for Imported Fuels, Energy Chief Says
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said he has instructed his services to look into postponing the bloc's methane regulation for imported fuels, amid calls from some governments to pause the law.
Karnataka Minister Orders Removal of Eucalyptus, Acacia in Bengaluru Forests
Karnataka Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy inspected three Bengaluru forest sites and ordered the removal of eucalyptus and acacia trees to promote native species.
California to Phase Out Single-Use Battery Vapes Under New Law
California will ban the manufacture, import and eventual retail sale of single-use battery-powered vapes under a law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Alito Withdraws From Climate Case Over Oil Stock Holdings
Justice Samuel Alito has recused himself from a major climate case after scrutiny over his oil company stock holdings.
Maui wildfire survivors show elevated metals tied to poorer lung function, study finds
A new study links elevated heavy metal levels in Maui residents to abnormal breathing tests long after the 2023 wildfires were extinguished.
Shah to Chair October 1 Talks on Mahanadi Water Dispute
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair an October 1 meeting on the Mahanadi water-sharing dispute between Odisha and Chhattisgarh, with both Chief Ministers expected to attend.
Catania Airport Resumes Flights After Three-Day Etna Ash Shutdown
Catania airport resumed full services Monday evening after volcanic activity at Mount Etna suspended all flights since Saturday, stranding thousands of passengers.
El Niño Likely to Persist Until April 2027, Threatening Marine Ecosystems: INCOIS
INCOIS scientists say El Niño will stay dominant until at least April 2027, driving marine heatwaves and hurting fisheries across the Indian Ocean.
Minister Orders Crackdown on Effluent Discharge into Bhima River in Yadgir
Karnataka's environment minister has ordered stringent action against industries in Yadgir district accused of discharging untreated effluents into the Bhima River.
India's reservoir storage slips to 70% as monsoon draws to a close
Storage in 178 reservoirs stands at 70% of capacity, below the 10-year average, as drought is declared in Maharashtra and Karnataka.
US Eases Fuel Economy Rules, Targets 34.9 mpg by 2031
The Trump administration has released revised fuel economy standards that soften requirements for gasoline vehicles, projecting an average of 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031.
YSRCP's Lakshmi Parvathi questions Naidu's three-day absence from public view
YSRCP State general secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi demanded details of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's tour programme, questioning his absence from public view for three days.
Anekal MLA B. Shivanna Takes Charge as KSPCB Chairman Amid Eligibility Debate
Congress MLA B. Shivanna has been appointed KSPCB chairman for three years, pledging action on lake and air pollution, even as activists question his eligibility.
India and France to Launch TRISHNA Water-Mapping Satellite in 2027
ISRO and CNES are jointly building TRISHNA, a thermal infrared satellite set for a 2027 launch from Sriharikota to monitor Earth's water resources.