PM Modi highlights how carbon capture can power India's next steel revolution

IANS | February 11, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted how carbon capture can power India’s next steel revolution as the country’s guided efforts towards Net Zero 2070 commitment, strategic investments, and hydrogen initiatives drive growth, global competitiveness, and lead the road to a Viksit Bharat.

Gujarat: Grey Hypocolius attract global birdwatchers to Chhari-Dhandh

IANS | February 10, 2026 7:47 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 10 (IANS) The seasonal presence of the rare Grey Hypocolius has turned the Chhari-Dhandh Conservation Reserve in Gujarat’s Kutch district into a key international destination for birdwatchers, with a growing number of foreign tourists and ornithologists visiting the wetland each winter.

Kutch lists 910 lakes across 281 villages for structured water management

IANS | February 9, 2026 5:53 PM

Bhuj, Feb 9 (IANS) The Kutch district administration has completed a comprehensive exercise to formally bring 910 lakes across 281 villages into official revenue records, enabling structured conservation, water harvesting, protection and beautification works in Gujarat’s largest and water-stressed district.

NGT issues notices to Centre, states over rising forest fires

IANS | February 8, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Centre, state governments, and several statutory authorities on a plea seeking comprehensive directions to address the rising incidents of forest fires across the country.

Whale skeleton and marine mammal songs captivate visitors at CMFRI Foundation Day

IANS | February 3, 2026 7:00 PM

Kochi, Feb 3 (IANS) The towering skeleton of a 14-metre-long Bryde’s whale and the haunting songs of marine mammals recorded deep underwater emerged as star attractions at the open house exhibition organised by the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as part of its 79th Foundation Day celebrations held here.