Tamil Nadu Irrigation Tank Rejuvenation
Summary: Tamil Nadu has sanctioned ₹500 crore to rejuvenate 5,000 minor irrigation tanks in rural areas, with ₹250 crore from the State Budget and ₹250…
Environment & Ecology
Curcuma ungmensis Discovery in Nagaland
Summary: Researchers discovered a new turmeric-related plant species, Curcuma ungmensis, in Nagaland’s Ungma Village. This rhizomatous herb from the ginger family (Zingiberaceae) grows 65-90 cm…
New Jumping Spider Species Discovered in Tamil Nadu
A new species of jumping spider, Carrhotus piperus, was discovered in the lower Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu, India. The species, named after the black…
India Becomes World’s Top Plastic Polluter
India has become the world’s top plastic polluter, producing 9.3 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, accounting for 20% of global plastic emissions. A recent…
World Experiences Hottest Northern Hemisphere Summer
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Study on Water Security Risks in Major River Basins
A study published in Nature Water highlights severe water security risks in the Ganges, Indus, Brahmaputra, and Congo river basins due to poor governance and…
Discovery of Arnoux’s Beaked Whales
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Greece Declares Emergency Over Dead Fish Flood
Greece has declared a state of emergency in Volos after floods caused massive numbers of dead fish to wash up in the Pagasetic Gulf. The…
Activists Urge Review of EU’s 2030 Emission Goals
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