India develops ‘real time’ tsunami prediction system
In a major development in India’s capability to assess dangers following a tsunami event, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has now developed a system which will…
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Death of an environment defender highlights rising violence against activists
The Kali river, just 184 kilometres long, in Karnataka, may not have the aura of the mighty Narmada or the political significance of Cauvery. But with six dams, a seventh…
Government comes out with standard conditions for environment clearances
With the aim of bringing “uniformity” in terms and conditions for environment clearances, the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has released standard environment clearance conditions for…
Kerala floods: The ghost of past environment policy returns
The state of Kerala has been facing unusually high rainfall since early August this year, which has led to statewide floods taking several lives and causing severe damage. According to…
Sundarbans mangroves harbour antibiotic resistant bacteria
Researchers have documented the presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) in the microbial milieu of the Sundarbans mangroves in a new study that sheds light on the potential influence of…
A tiny new fish discovered in a secluded stream in the Western Ghats
The Kabini river originates in the Western Ghats of northern Kerala. Cutting through the Ghats, it flows eastwards to join the Cauvery river in the neighbouring state of Karnataka. During…
Is the upcoming Char Dham highway speeding towards environmental disaster?
The upcoming 900 kilometre-long Char Dham highway project, is being seen as a strategic attempt to bolster preparation of India’s security forces at the India-China border, apart from increasing tourist…
Will indigenous cattle 2.0 be climate resilient breeds?
With climate change expected to adversely affect the milk production and reproductive function of cattle and buffaloes in the country, India is now considering using climate resilient traits of its…
How an India-Bhutan transboundary landscape sheltered animals during internal conflict
Recurring ethno-political violence that rocked Assam’s Manas National Park (MNP), in the Bhutan-Himalayan foothills, from the late 1980s till 2003 changed the spread and abundance of wildlife, including royal Bengal…
Delhi’s Qutb Minar gets competition from a tower of garbage
Built in the 13th century, Delhi’s Qutb Minar, a UNESCO world heritage site and one of the tallest minarets in the country, is facing stiff competition − from the height…
