Scientists Use Dutch Elm Disease Itself to Breed Hardier Trees
U.S. Forest Service and Nature Conservancy scientists are breeding disease-resistant elms by testing 6,000 saplings against Dutch elm disease.
Environment & Ecology
Karnataka to Develop Blackbuck Reserve, Tree Park in Vijayapura's Indi
Karnataka plans a blackbuck reserve and tree park in Indi, Vijayapura. Minister Reddy inaugurated a new arboretum dedicated to a seer.
Chiranjeevi unveils seed-embedded Ganesha idols for eco-friendly festivities
Chiranjeevi launched 'Seed Ganesha' clay idols embedded with native tree seeds, urging eco-friendly Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations that support afforestation.
China Rushes Aid, Rescue Teams to Nepal After Deadly Mudslide
China sends aid and tunnel experts to Nepal after a glacier collapse triggered a deadly mudslide, with nearly 100 Chinese nationals still missing.
August Rainfall 16% Below Normal, Deepening India's Monsoon Deficit
India's August rainfall was 16% below average, the lowest in three years, widening the seasonal monsoon deficit to 14%.
Nepal renews push for Chinese glacier data after deadly Himalayan flood
Nepal is pressing China for more glacier and water-level data after a deadly flood, highlighting gaps in cross-border early warning systems.
Nepal floods expose Himalayan infrastructure risks, warns geo-scientist
Geo-scientist C.P. Rajendran links Nepal's flash floods to Himalayan infrastructure spree, citing unstable slopes and reduced river efficiency.
Kerala's Elephant-Human Conflict: 21 Villages Identified as High-Risk Zones
A new report identifies 21 Kerala villages as high-incidence zones for human-elephant conflict, with 581 deaths recorded since 2008.
Chiranjeevi backs eco-friendly 'Seed Ganesha' idols for upcoming festival
Chiranjeevi launched Green India Challenge's Seed Ganesha idols in Hyderabad, promoting clay and cocopeat idols with seeds for eco-friendly festivities.
Tiger attack on cattle puts Eluru forest villages on alert
A tiger attacked cattle near Devaragondi in Eluru district, prompting forest officials to alert nearby tribal hamlets and track the animal.
Thousands rally at Lalbagh against parks amendment Bill, tunnel project
Large protest at Lalbagh against Karnataka Parks (Preservation) Amendment Bill 2026 and tunnel road project; activists vow to continue movement.
PMK chief pitches for reservoir on scrapped Parandur airport land
PMK's Anbumani Ramadoss proposes a 5,500-acre reservoir at Parandur and demands official notification of Pallikaranai marshland.
Nepal Flash Flood: Glacial Collapse Behind Trishuli Deluge, Experts Warn of New Threat
A glacial collapse in Nepal's Trishuli valley caused a 300 km/h flash flood. Three new lakes now threaten another deluge.
Nepal sought more glacier data from China months before deadly Himalayan flood
Nepal asked China for more glacier and water-level data in May, but officials say sharing remained limited before a catastrophic flood killed hundreds.
Xizang Mudslide: Rescue Teams Push Into Remote Gyirong Port
Rescue teams reach Xizang's mudslide-hit Gyirong Port on foot, with 16 dead and 546 missing after a Nepal-origin glacier break.
Parandur Airport Project Dropped: Local Youth Caught Between Two Futures
After the Parandur airport was scrapped, local youth face a divided future — one shaped by lost opportunity, the other by ecological relief.
Tamil Nadu drops Parandur airport project amid farmer, ecology concerns
Tamil Nadu's TVK-led government has scrapped the Parandur airport project, citing farmer protests and ecological concerns.
32 Galápagos Marine Iguanas Seized from Russian Passenger at Quito Airport
Ecuadorian police detained a Russian woman at Quito airport after finding 32 dehydrated Galápagos marine iguanas in her luggage.
Russian woman arrested in Ecuador for smuggling 32 marine iguanas
Ecuadorian police arrested a Russian woman at Quito airport for attempting to smuggle 32 marine iguanas from the Galapagos Islands.
Nepal Flood: Glacier Landslide Sent Debris 100 km Down Trishuli
A glacier-related landslide near the Nepal-China border triggered a 100-km debris flow through Nepalese rivers, causing widespread devastation.