Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

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Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Jul, 2026

3 Great Indian Bustard chicks placed in rewilding tunnel, Pg12

In a first, three endangered Great Indian Bustard chicks enter ₹9.25-crore rewilding tunnel at Jaisalmer's Godawan Centre, preparing for wild release.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
27 Jul, 2026

As Monsoon Arrives, Rajnandgaon is Ready to #CatchTheRain Through Mission Jal Raksha

Rajnandgaon's Mission Jal Raksha, leveraging science and community, boosts groundwater by 2.04m, making the district monsoon-ready to #CatchTheRain.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Disaster and Disaster Management
26 Jul, 2026

What caused the tunnel disaster in Sikkim’s Namchi?, Pg14

Toxic methane explosion claims 25 lives in Sikkim's Teesta-VI hydropower tunnel, exposing Himalayan geological fragility and critical project safety challenges.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Jul, 2026

Invasive species affect the Global South more, Pg13

New study reveals invasive species inflict greater environmental damage on Global South due to rapid trade and weak oversight, challenging previous assumptions.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
26 Jul, 2026

Nandyal District Strengthens Water Conservation Infrastructure and Storage Capacity under Catch the Rain Campaign

Nandyal District strengthens water infrastructure, adding 3.3 TMC storage by desilting 2,691 km channels under Catch the Rain Campaign.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jul, 2026

The green we celebrate, the forests we fell, Pg11

Uttarakhand youth stage 'Black Harela' protest against felling 4,000 trees for highway expansion, sparking fierce environmental debate.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDisaster and Disaster Management
24 Jul, 2026

Floods shift course. State response is static, Pg10

Unprecedented floods from Nagaland's 'wall of water' devastate Upper Assam, exposing static state response to Brahmaputra's shifting course and climate change.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jul, 2026

Fires in Brazil’s Amazon fell to historic low in 2025: report, Pg II

Brazil's Amazon fires plummeted to a historic low of 3.1 million hectares in 2025, reversing 2024's peak due to reduced deforestation and delayed rains.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Provide feedback on Aravallis: SC panel opens 21-day window for inputs, Pg4

Supreme Court panel opens 21-day window for public input on Aravalli Hills' controversial 100-meter protection definition, aiming to resolve ecological ambiguities.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
22 Jul, 2026

India’s rarest heron faces a silent end as new dam ignores its home, Pg II

India's rarest white-bellied heron faces silent extinction as 1,200-MW Lohit River dam project proceeds despite flawed EIA and local opposition.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jul, 2026

Five new species of Allographa discovered in the Western Ghats

Five new *Allographa* lichen species, vital forest health indicators, discovered in India's biodiversity-rich Western Ghats, aiding conservation and environmental monitoring.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
16 Jul, 2026

People losing sleep in big cities due to high night-time temperatures: Study, Pg9

Climate change-induced night temperatures cause significant sleep loss in major Indian cities; Chennai residents lose 93 hours annually, impacting health and productivity.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Jul, 2026

China’s ’Great Green Wall’ tames desert growth, but fight not over, Pg2

China's decades-long 'Great Green Wall' program significantly tames desert expansion, reducing desertified land by 10% since 2000, yet continued commitment remains vital.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaAchievements of Indians in Science and Technology
16 Jul, 2026

Plant of yielding the fragrant kewra is older than human civilization & predates Himalaya formation

Ancient Kevda plant fossils discovered in Assam reveal 24-million-year survival, predating Himalayas, showcasing India's role as a biodiversity refuge.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectors
13 Jul, 2026

Price of water is not about economics, but justice, Pg8

India's water crisis deepens: Experts advocate rational tariffs and full-cost accounting by ULBs to ensure water justice and promote greywater reuse.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
12 Jul, 2026

Dams make rivers warmer downstream: satellite data, Pg13

Satellite data reveals 71% of large US dams significantly warm downstream rivers for 20km, disrupting aquatic ecosystems and critical fish spawning.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna
11 Jul, 2026

El Niño strengthens, could develop into strongest since 1950, says US agency, Pg15

US agency warns El Niño could become strongest since 1950, with 81% chance of 'very strong' event, threatening India's monsoon.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
10 Jul, 2026

Rainfall in eastern river basins down 20% since 1951: Study, Pg9

Eastern Indus river basins face 20% rainfall drop since 1951, fueling India's demand to renegotiate the Indus Waters Treaty amid climate change impacts.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment
7 Jul, 2026

Convention centre, museum: Nod sought for work at Indira Point, Pg1

Directorate seeks crucial environmental clearance for convention centre, museum at ecologically sensitive Indira Point, Great Nicobar, raising CRZ concerns for India's southernmost tip.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaDisaster and Disaster Management
7 Jul, 2026

How to absorb rain: What cities must learn, Pg10

Relentless rains submerge Mumbai, claiming lives and exposing inadequate drainage; experts demand 'Sponge City' solutions and blue-green infrastructure for urban resilience.

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