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19 stories for “Human” · March 2026
Clear filtersEU Water Policy Update: Tackling the Challenge of Forever ChemicalsIn a major regulatory move to protect public health and the environment, the European Union (EU) has officially added PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Subs...
Balirajgarh: Uncovering the Ancient Mithila CivilizationIn March 2026, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Patna Circle officially commenced a large-scale scientific excavation at Balirajgarh in the Madhubani distri...
Indian Railways has introduced the SHINE app (Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment) to improve workplace safety for its employees. The app lets staff report harassment cases confidentially through the...
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued fresh guidelines for post-mortem examinations in custodial death cases, following procedural lapses noticed in Tamil Nadu.Autopsies must be carried out by a board of...
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has published the 'Safe Disposal of Unused Medicines' report, warning of the environmental and health risks of improper disposal. Using a One Health approach that links hum...
The Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) has released a report titled 'Reducing Methane Emissions from Landfills: The potential of biocover systems'. Biocovers are microbial layers in which naturally occurring bacteria...
The International Day of Action for Rivers is observed on March 14 to underline the importance of conserving rivers for clean water, biodiversity and human survival. It was adopted in 1997 at an international meeting hel...
National Vaccination Day is observed in India on March 16 to stress the role of immunisation in safeguarding public health. The date recalls the launch of the Pulse Polio Immunisation Programme on 16 March 1995, when ora...
The International Day to Combat Islamophobia is observed on 15 March. The day aims to raise awareness about discrimination faced by Muslims and to encourage tolerance and respect for human rights. It also calls for concr...
Overview In 2026, Tamil Nadu significantly expanded its pioneering Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme, marking a major milestone in the state’s commitment to child welfare and education. Initially launched to address clas...
The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology has found Iron Age cultural material during an exploration along the banks of the Pambai river. The survey covered several villages in Villupuram district, and remains were...
The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has released the State of India's Environment Report 2026. It records that extreme weather events occurred on 99% of days in 2025, causing 4,419 deaths and affecting 17.41 mil...
