Kirtida Mekani, popularly known as Singapore's 'tree lady', dies at 66
The sudden passing of "Tree Lady", as she was affectionately called, on January 19 has left a profound void in Singapore's environment, arts, and civic communities ' circles she shaped quietly yet decisively for more than three decades
23 January,2026 12:27 PM IST | Singapore | PTILeopard rescued from sweet shop after 8 hours in Daman
During the rescue operation, it was found that the leopard was sitting on the staircase on the third floor of the building
22 January,2026 11:11 AM IST | Daman | PTIDolphin census begins in Chilika Lake after sightings across lagoon
According to Nayak, the teams are recording dolphin sightings using binoculars and laser rangefinders to note angles, distance, and precise locations
22 January,2026 09:55 AM IST | Odisha | ANIWarming temperatures are forcing Antarctic penguins to breed earlier
With temperatures in the breeding ground increasing 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius) from 2012 to 2022, three different penguin species are beginning their reproductive process about two weeks earlier than the decade before
21 January,2026 10:12 AM IST | Washington | APTamil Nadu: Water birds flock to rain-filled salt pans in Thoothukudi Harbour
These salt pans, which are usually used only for salt production, now resemble natural water bodies. As a result, the area has become a favourable habitat for several species of water birds
21 January,2026 09:47 AM IST | Thoothukudi | ANIKarnataka: Four spotted deer die in Davanagere's Indira Priyadarshini Mini Zoo
After evaluating the initial symptoms, the committee suspects the outbreak may be a contagious disease known as 'Hemorrhagic Septicemia' (HS)
19 January,2026 01:08 PM IST | Davanagere (Karnataka) | ANIWorld's oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any other year
A new international study has found that the world’s oceans absorbed more heat in 2025 than in any year on record, with ocean heat content reaching unprecedented levels in the upper 2,000 metres. Published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, the research links rising ocean temperatures to intensified extreme weather events
17 January,2026 01:36 PM IST | Beijing | IANSNew reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, discovered in Mizoram
A collaborative study by Indian and international researchers has identified a new reed snake species, Calamaria mizoramensis, in Mizoram, correcting a decades-old taxonomic error. The non-venomous, nocturnal species inhabits forested hills at elevations of 670–1,295m and is currently assessed as Least Concern
13 January,2026 10:31 AM IST | Aizawl | PTIPune doctors give pet dog with liver, spleen tumour new lease of life
Within just 15 days of the pet dog Muffin’s procedure, the results have been remarkable showing a strong and encouraging recovery
12 January,2026 11:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPune vets save senior dog with rare tumour procedure
Within just 15 days of the pet dog Muffin’s procedure, the results have been remarkable showing a strong and encouraging recovery
12 January,2026 01:40 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondentInvasive 'alien' fish spreads in Pakistani waters, threatens biodiversity
WWF-Pakistan warns that the invasive Amazon sailfin catfish has established itself in Sindh and Lower Punjab, posing serious risks to aquatic biodiversity, native fish species, and the fisheries economy
10 January,2026 09:37 AM IST | Karachi | ANIIIT Guwahati scientists create solar catalyst to turn CO2 into clean fuel
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have developed a photocatalytic material that converts carbon dioxide into methanol fuel using sunlight, offering a promising route for clean energy and carbon reduction
09 January,2026 11:03 AM IST | New Delhi [India] | PTI15 Indian vultures released in Maharashtra's Melghat tiger reserve
All the vultures were fitted with GSM and satellite tags on December 19 in 2025, to enable scientists to track their movement, and survival after release into the wild
07 January,2026 10:02 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIIndian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net
An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.