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Flamingo arrival in Navi Mumbai delayed, sparks climate change concerns

Flamingo arrival in Navi Mumbai delayed, sparks climate change concerns

The presence of flamingos in the city’s wetlands and Thane Creek is more than just a visual delight — it is a crucial indicator of ecological health, observed NatConnect Foundation director B. N. Kumar

WHO Chief: If our planet were a patient, it would be admitted to intensive care

In his opening remarks at the COP30 Leaders' Summit on November 7, Ghebreyesus highlighted how a sick planet means sick people and that the climate crisis is a health crisis

09 November,2025 01:51 PM IST | Geneva (Switzerland) | ANI

Why Mumbai needs greener offices now

As Mumbai battles pollution and congestion, eco-friendly offices emerge as a breath of fresh air for the city’s workforce

09 November,2025 07:38 AM IST | Mumbai | Nascimento Pinto

Arunachal Pradesh to host Namdapha Butterfly Festival from Nov 26 to 28

The three-day butterfly festival aims to bring together nature enthusiasts, researchers, and local communities

08 November,2025 04:16 PM IST | Itanagar | PTI

Project Cheetah: Eight new big cats from Botswana set to arrive in India soon

Eight cheetahs have been captured in Botswana in southern Africa ahead of their translocation to India under the cheetah reintroduction programme, launched in 2022

08 November,2025 01:57 PM IST | Bhopal | PTI

Community plantation drive turns Latur’s barren land into a green haven

A plantation initiative by a NGO turned a barren patch of land in Maharashtra's Latur city has been transformed into a lush green space

08 November,2025 10:29 AM IST | Latur | PTI

Experts link Blue Button sightings in Mumbai to climate change

Experts note that Blue Buttons do not have a preferred habitat and are carried wherever the waves and winds take them. They are not endemic to Indian waters, but their presence offers a vivid reminder of the changing rhythms of the sea

07 November,2025 04:42 PM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav

Kaziranga National Park's new report shows presence of 108 herpetofaunal species

Dr Sonali Ghosh, field director of Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve, said the 108 species of amphibians and reptiles, is over 50 per cent of over 274 herpetofaunal species known from Northeast India

07 November,2025 04:12 PM IST | Kaziranga (Assam) | ANI

Writer Stephen Alter: Blaming climate change for every natural disaster is wrong

The 69-year-old conservationist, speaking at the recently concluded 10th edition of "Himalayan Echoes: Kumaon Festival of Literature & Arts", said that the term climate change has been used so frequently -- and often incorrectly

04 November,2025 04:27 PM IST | Nainital | PTI

Black-spot Royal Butterfly recorded in Sikkim for first time

Black-spot Royal (Tajuria luculentus) has been extended to Sikkim, further enriching the State's already remarkable butterfly diversity

03 November,2025 10:37 AM IST | Gangtok | ANI

Cyclone Montha: How did the storm get its name and what does it mean?

Cyclone Montha, a new cyclonic storm, is expected to make landfall on October 28. The states that will most be affected by this cyclone are Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu as per the Indian Meteorological Department

28 October,2025 11:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano awakens with powerful lava bursts

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been shooting new fountains of lava from its summit crate

19 October,2025 05:19 PM IST | Hawaii | ANI
Cyclone Montha: How did the storm get its name and what does it mean?

Cyclone Montha: How did the storm get its name and what does it mean?

Cyclone Montha, a new cyclonic storm, is expected to make landfall on October 28. The states that will most be affected by this cyclone are Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu as per the Indian Meteorological Department

28 October,2025 11:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano awakens with powerful lava bursts

Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano awakens with powerful lava bursts

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been shooting new fountains of lava from its summit crate

19 October,2025 05:19 PM IST | Hawaii | ANI
Tiger found dead in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu's Erode district

Tiger found dead in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu's Erode district

The officials suspect that the tiger might have died in a 'territorial fight' with other tigers or animals, they said

08 October,2025 01:07 PM IST | Erode (Tamil Nadu) | mid-day online correspondent
Climate change caused nearly 100,000 deaths from heatwaves in 2023 :Study

Climate change caused nearly 100,000 deaths from heatwaves in 2023 :Study

Heatwave-related deaths were concentrated in subtropical and temperate zones of the Northern Hemisphere, where prolonged extreme temperatures exacerbated cardiovascular, respiratory and other chronic health conditions, the study said

07 October,2025 03:25 PM IST | Melbourne | IANS
The first supermoon of the year is approaching; here's all you need to know

The first supermoon of the year is approaching; here's all you need to know

October's supermoon is the first of three this year. It happens when a full moon is closer to Earth in its orbit

06 October,2025 11:06 AM IST | New York | AP

PICS: Ratan Tata's dog, Mumbai pets get blessed at Church of Our Lady of Health

In a heartwarming gesture, Mumbai's pet lovers gathered at the church in Kalbadevi to get their animals blessed, one of them even being a celebrity dog

05 October,2025 03:55 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto
Exports making Indian factories greener by up to 25 per cent: IIM Lucknow study

Exports making Indian factories greener by up to 25 per cent: IIM Lucknow study

According to the study, adoption of advanced foreign technologies improves a firm's energy efficiency by 25 per cent within three years, compared to similar non-exporters

06 October,2025 09:43 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

In 24 hours, Kanha Reserve's popular 'Balaghat Male Tiger', two cubs found dead

In 24 hours, Kanha Reserve's popular 'Balaghat Male Tiger', two cubs found dead

The tiger, weighing 170 to 180 kg, had wounds inflicted on its trachea, suggesting it succumbed in a fight with another big cat, an official said

03 October,2025 05:59 PM IST | Mandla (Madhya Pradesh) | PTI

Snow leopard count up by 62 per cent in Himachal Pradesh over four years: Survey

Snow leopard count up by 62 per cent in Himachal Pradesh over four years: Survey

The count stood at 51 in 2021, according to the baseline survey conducted by the Wildlife Wing of the state Forest Department. It has now increased to 83, officials said on Friday, citing the study conducted during the past one year

03 October,2025 05:45 PM IST | Shimla | PTI

Project Cheetah: New big cats expected by year-end, talks on with Botswana

Project Cheetah: New big cats expected by year-end, talks on with Botswana

Project Cheetah, India's ambitious initiative to reintroduce the world's fastest land animal, is set for a major boost by the year-end. Negotiations are underway with Botswana, Namibia and Kenya to translocate 8-10 cheetahs from each country

26 September,2025 06:16 PM IST | Sheopur | IANS

Indian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net

    Indian 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.

    27 September,2024 02:33 PM IST
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