CPI(M) Demands Drought Declaration for Kalaburagi Amid Severe Rainfall Deficit
CPI(M) Kalaburagi unit protests exclusion from drought-hit list, citing 54% rainfall deficit and crop distress.
Environment & Ecology
Residents around Kolleru Lake form welfare society to safeguard rights
A new welfare body, Voice of Kolleru, has been formed to protect the rights of lakhs of people living around Kolleru Lake.
Kalaburagi Taluks Likely in Second Drought List, Says Minister
Minister Ajay Singh says Kalaburagi's drought-hit taluks may be added in the state's second list, following a meeting with revenue officials.
Karnataka to launch Teak Wealth scheme with one crore saplings annually
Karnataka CM announces 'Teak Wealth' scheme: one crore teak saplings yearly on farm and govt land, with 70% returns to landowners.
Pune Children Swap Screens for Paintbrushes to Create Eco-Friendly Ganesha Idols
Pune kids aged 6-15 are painting eco-friendly Ganesha idols in society workshops, reducing screen time and promoting green festivities.
NHAI begins phased removal of Cooum river bunds ahead of monsoon
NHAI has started removing temporary bunds along the Cooum river in Chennai to ensure free water flow ahead of the northeast monsoon.
Shivamogga citizens protest felling of 30 trees at Science Field
Citizens' forum in Shivamogga protests alleged illegal felling of 30 trees at Science Field, demands action and environmental compensation.
Colorado River water cuts deepen uncertainty across the US West
Federal cuts to Colorado River water use bring uncertainty to cities, farmers, and tribes across the US West as drought persists.
Climate Silence: Democrats Sideline Green Agenda in 2026 Races
Climate change has slipped down Democratic campaign priorities, replaced by economic and existential concerns, despite record heat.
Wild Gaur Attack Claims Life of Man in Kozhikode Village
A 40-year-old man was fatally attacked by a wild gaur in Vilangad, Kozhikode, while assisting forest officials to chase it from farmland.
Herpes Virus Emerges as Prime Suspect in South Africa's Sardine Die-Off
South African scientists investigate a herpes virus as the likely cause of mass sardine deaths along the country's coast.
SC to hear plea for mandatory ethanol labelling at petrol pumps on Aug 31
Supreme Court will hear a plea on Aug 31 seeking mandatory ethanol-content labelling at petrol pumps and a public vehicle compatibility database.
Tourist Footage Captures Nepal Glacier Collapse That Triggered Deadly Debris Flow
A tourist's accidental video captured a Nepal glacier collapse that caused a deadly debris flow, killing 626 in Nepal and 7 in Tibet.
CMG animation shows glacier collapse triggering massive mudslide near Xizang border
CMG released an animation depicting a glacier collapse that triggered a massive mudslide near the Xizang border.
Relocating carcass dump 2.4 km cut vulture electrocution deaths near Dehradun
Study finds relocating a carcass dump 2.4 km from power lines reduced vulture electrocution deaths near Dehradun.
Supreme Court to Hear Plea for Mandatory Ethanol Content Disclosure at Petrol Pumps
SC will hear a plea on Aug 31 seeking mandatory disclosure of ethanol percentage in petrol at pumps and in invoices, plus a vehicle compatibility database.
Madras HC asks Aavin to push 'button paal' vending machines in hill towns
Madras HC directs Aavin to popularise automatic milk vending machines ('button paal') in Kodaikanal and Udhagamandalam, citing environmental benefits over plastic sachets.
Guntur intensifies crackdown on banned single-use plastics
Guntur Municipal Corporation steps up enforcement of the single-use plastic ban, using the Swachh App for on-ground fines.
Nepal Flood Rebuilding Could Cost Up to $5 Billion, Says Finance Minister
Nepal's finance minister says rebuilding after devastating floods may cost $4-5 billion, nearly a tenth of the economy.
Summer Drought Devastates European Fisheries, Ecosystems
A severe summer drought across Europe has parched rivers, lakes, and farms, causing millions in losses to the fishing industry.