Author: Sumit Kumar

NEW DELHI: The World Drought Atlas launched on December 2, 2024 revealed that a staggering 75% of the global population will face the brunt of drought by 2050. This significant publication, a collaboration between the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the European Commission Joint Research Centre, coincides with the 16th UNCCD meeting […]

NEW DELHI: India’s rivers which are the lifeblood of millions are facing an unprecedented pollution crisis. The Sutlej in Ludhiana, Ganga in Haridwar, and Yamuna in Delhi are facing a crisis over polluted water. These rivers are crucial for both human consumption and agriculture and are now dangerously polluted which is threatening public health and the […]

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Telangana government has signed a strategic agreement with Google to establish India’s first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad. The announcement was made in the presence of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and State IT Minister D Sridhar Babu at the Secretariat on Wednesday.   According to an […]

NEW DELHI: Odisha has seen a dramatic increase in the Dog biting case with a staggering 5.20 lakh cases reported since the beginning of 2023. According to Gokulananda Mallick, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Minister, the State has been reporting an average of 23,647 dog bite incidents per month which is marking a significant public health challenge.   In a […]

NEW DELHI: Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, predominantly affects birds and some cattle. However, recent research indicates that the H5N1 strain can be transmitted through the air, raising concerns about potential human infections. Focusing on its airborne transmission capabilities, a study published in Nature Microbiology has revealed significant developments in the evolution of the H5N1 variant.   […]

NEW DELHI: Surging conflicts and the climate crisis are projected to leave 305 million people in need of humanitarian assistance by 2025, the United Nations (UN) reported on Wednesday. The UN has issued an urgent appeal for over $47 billion to provide vital aid next year.   “The world is on fire… We are dealing with […]

NEW DELHI: The Kerala High Court recently dismissed an application by the Cochin Devaswom Board (CDB) seeking an exemption from a directive to maintain a three-metre distance between elephants during the Poornathrayeesa Tripunithura temple festival, Vrishchikolsavam. This decision underscores the court’s commitment to animal welfare and the enforcement of constitutional principles over traditional practices.   A […]

NEW DELHI: The Ganga River revered as a lifeline by millions, facing alarming levels of pollution. The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board’s (UKPCB) recent testing reveals that the Ganga water in Haridwar falls under the ‘B’ category. This classification indicates that the water is unsuitable for drinking but remains safe for bathing. UKPCB conducts monthly water quality […]

NEW DELHI: In a powerful gesture of solidarity and inclusion, the iconic Rashtrapati Bhawan was illuminated in purple today to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This vibrant display underscores this year’s theme, “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future,” emphasizing the critical need for participation, representation, and […]

NEW DELHI: The Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984 remains one of the most devastating industrial disasters in history. On the night of December 2-3, 1984, a lethal gas leak occurred at the Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) pesticide plant in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Methyl isocyanate (MIC) gas escaped from the plant and exposed over 500,000 people to […]