Batagur kachuga turtles have been translocated and released in the Ganga river and tagged with sonic devices to monitor them.

State governments and organisations are increasingly experimenting with parametric insurance to cope with losses from natural disasters.

The 1980 Forest (Conservation) Act, supplemented by the apex court's definition of forests, aimed to curb unchecked forest diversion. Subsequently, the Forest Rights Act empowered forest dwellers, but ...

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Pune’s River Rejuvenation Project in March, announcing the commencement of the ambitious project that aims to redesign and reengineer ...

Ambikapur, a city in Chhattisgarh, created its own decentralised waste management plan that not only minimises waste that reaches a landfill site, but also generates revenue for the local municipal ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducted an inferred level exploration in Jammu & Kashmir recently, where a lithium deposit was identified ...

Many of the mangrove plantations claimed to have been planted by the West Bengal Forest Department during 2020-2022 have been washed away. An expert committee report published in 2021 showed mangrove ...

The pressing issue of soil degradation in India needs immediate attention. Otherwise, it will have devastating impacts on agriculture and the environment.

The Indian cabinet approved India’s updated NDCs in line with their commitments under the Paris Agreement and COP26.

Rejuvenation of Jakkur Lake has attracted attention from media & citizens. The role of the fishing community is crucial to Jakkur's success.

Dharnai village in Jehanabad district of Bihar came into limelight in 2014 when the village got a solar mini-grid and was projected as the state's first solar village. However, after three years due ...

Cricket has deep roots in Kashmir, with a bat manufacturing legacy from the 19th century. Challenges like identifying true cricket bat willow and government support are crucial for industry ...