Potential repercussions of China's Medog hydropower dam project enormous: Report

IANS | August 13, 2025 5:26 PM

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) Despite numerous natural disasters, China's “water-industrial complex” continues to move ahead with plans for developing hydropower dams in ecologically and politically sensitive areas of the Tibetan plateau, a report detailed on Wednesday citing Beijing's mega Medog Hydropower Station project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet.

Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath temple bans plastic; move welcomed by devotees, local shopkeepers

IANS | August 11, 2025 8:22 PM

Varanasi, Aug 11 (IANS) The use of plastic was completely prohibited in Varanasi’s iconic Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Monday. The temple administration had been running a 10-day awareness campaign ahead of the ban, using digital, electronic, and print media to inform devotees and vendors at key points in the temple area, including Godaulia and Maidagin.

1,273 evacuated so far by air as massive rescue ops showcase swift disaster response in Dharali

IANS | August 10, 2025 10:01 PM

Uttarkashi, Aug 10 (IANS) In a massive air rescue operation, a total of 1,273 people stranded in the disaster-hit area of Dharali have so far been evacuated by helicopter to safer locations including Matli helipad, Chinyalisaur airstrip, and Dehradun. This massive evacuation is part of the ongoing operations to provide relief after a natural disaster struck the region earlier this month.

Namami Gange workshop in Himachal promotes coarse grains, women's self-reliance

IANS | August 10, 2025 8:40 PM

Sirmaur (Himachal Pradesh), Aug 10 (IANS) As part of the Central government's Namami Gange Project, the Wildlife Institute of India organised a workshop in Nahan of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district, aimed at making women from self-help groups aware of various food products made from coarse grains.

PM Modi's vision helped increase lion population to 891: Environment Minister

IANS | August 10, 2025 4:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Sunday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for launching Project Lion in 2020, leading to a rise in the wildcat population from 674 to 891 to date.

Over 100 flights delayed due to heavy rain in Delhi

IANS | August 9, 2025 10:24 AM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The national Capital woke up to torrential rain on Saturday, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flight disruptions, marring the festive mood of Raksha Bandhan. According to Flightradar data, at least 105 flights were delayed due to the inclement weather.

Uttarakhand cloudburst: BRO working overtime to reconnect Rishikesh-Gangotri road

IANS | August 8, 2025 9:44 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said on Friday that they are working overtime to reconnect the Rishikesh-Gangotri road following the devastating cloudburst and incessant rains in Uttarakhand, which left hundreds of devotees stranded in Gangotri.

IIT Delhi's new method to cut textile waste, recycle discarded denims to good quality garments

IANS | August 8, 2025 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) A team of researchers from IIT Delhi has developed a new method to recycle denim waste to knitted garments without compromising quality.

Gujarat: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana transforms farmers’ lives in Dang

IANS | August 8, 2025 6:35 PM

Dang, Aug 8 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) is proving to be a game-changer for farmers in Gujarat's Dang, turning once rain-dependent agriculture into a year-round livelihood.

Gujarat: Barda wildlife sanctuary emerges as model for Asiatic lion conservation

IANS | August 8, 2025 6:24 PM

Ahmedabad, Aug 8 (IANS) Once a royal hunting ground for the Porbandar and Jamnagar princely states, Barda Wildlife Sanctuary, locally known as Bardo, has transformed into a vital biodiversity hotspot in Gujarat’s Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts.

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Potential repercussions of China's Medog hydropower dam project enormous: Report

Varanasi: Kashi Vishwanath temple bans plastic; move welcomed by devotees, local shopkeepers

1,273 evacuated so far by air as massive rescue ops showcase swift disaster response in Dharali

Namami Gange workshop in Himachal promotes coarse grains, women's self-reliance

PM Modi's vision helped increase lion population to 891: Environment Minister

Over 100 flights delayed due to heavy rain in Delhi

Uttarakhand cloudburst: BRO working overtime to reconnect Rishikesh-Gangotri road

IIT Delhi's new method to cut textile waste, recycle discarded denims to good quality garments

Gujarat: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana transforms farmers’ lives in Dang

Gujarat: Barda wildlife sanctuary emerges as model for Asiatic lion conservation

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