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39 stories for “Environment” · January 2026
Clear filtersIn January 2026, the Government of India introduced new measures to strengthen irrigation infrastructure as part of its broader agricultural development strategy. The initiative focuses on improving water management syst...
A National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL) has opened at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory in New Delhi. It will test, calibrate and certify air-pollution monitoring instruments for Indian weather conditions and...
Lucknow is set to get India's first urban night safari at the Kukrail Forest Area on the city's northern outskirts. Inspired by the Singapore model, it will offer controlled nocturnal wildlife viewing within city limits...
The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) recommended environmental clearance for the 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydropower project on the Lohit River in Anjaw district, Arunachal Pradesh. The Environmental Impact Assessment, prepared...
Karnataka recorded its first sighting of the Sandalwood Leopard, a rare pale reddish-pink colour morph of the Indian leopard, in Vijayanagara district. It is only the second recorded sighting in India, the earlier one be...
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) began charging for the carbon emitted in making imported steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, chemicals, paper, glass and power-related goods. Indian steel...
NTCA data shows that 166 tigers died in India in 2025, 40 more than the 126 deaths in 2024. It is the highest yearly toll since Project Tiger started in 1973. Madhya Pradesh had the most deaths (55), followed by Maharash...
The Bihar government approved a revised plan to develop the Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary into a tiger reserve. If the National Tiger Conservation Authority agrees, it will be Bihar's second tiger reserve after Valmiki Tiger...
In early January 2026, India’s economic outlook reflected cautious optimism ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27. Key indicators such as GDP growth, inflation trends, and fiscal deficit projections played a crucial role in...
A rare Eastern Imperial Eagle (Aquila heliaca) was seen in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu during the winter migration season. This large eagle breeds in Central Asia and Eastern Europe...
The Centre notified the area around the Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary in Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh, as an Eco-Sensitive Zone under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The sanctuary covers about 1,084 hectares and h...
OverviewIndia has become one of the first countries to start the commercial production of Bio-Bitumen derived from agricultural waste. This sustainable alternative aims to reduce the nation's dependency on petroleum-base...
