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54 stories for “Environment” · October 2026

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Tuesday6 Oct 2026

Environment

National Coastal Mission 2.0 guidelines launched with ₹767 crore outlay till 2030–31

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released the guidelines for implementing the National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0 in New Delhi. Being a Central Sector Scheme, NCM 2.0 carries a sanctioned outlay of ₹767 crore an...

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Environment

Centre notifies CAFE-III fuel-efficiency norms for passenger vehicles from April 2027

Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE)-III norms have now been notified by the Centre and will govern passenger vehicles from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2032. The permitted fuel use falls step by step, from 3.996 litres...

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Monday5 Oct 2026

Environment

World Rivers Day 2026 observed on 27 September, the fourth Sunday of September

World Rivers Day falls on the fourth Sunday of September each year, and in 2026 that date was 27 September. The observance is meant to encourage the conservation of rivers and the protection of freshwater ecosystems that...

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Environment

World Animal Day observed on 4 October; 2026 theme “See the World Through Their Eyes”

Every year on 4 October, the world marks World Animal Day. The occasion is dedicated to advancing the welfare of animals, safeguarding them from harm and encouraging people to treat them humanely. For 2026, the chosen th...

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Environment

West Bengal launches first tiger reintroduction project at Buxa Tiger Reserve

West Bengal began its first tiger reintroduction project after a three-year-old Royal Bengal tigress was shifted from Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar and released into Buxa Tiger Reserve in Alipurduar district. The transl...

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Environment

Gujarat restructures Porbandar Forest Division to develop Barda as second home for Asiatic lions

Gujarat has reorganised the Porbandar Forest Division to improve forest management and build Barda, in the Saurashtra region, into a second habitat for Asiatic lions beyond the Gir landscape. The step follows the natural...

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Sunday4 Oct 2026

Environment

Wildlife Week 2026 observed with theme “Connecting Habitats and Thriving Wildlife”

Wildlife Week is celebrated every year in India to raise awareness about the protection of wildlife and their habitats. The observance was first started in 1952. The theme for 2026 is “Connecting Habitats and Thriving Wi...

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Environment

Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal in Mumbai declared India's first plastic-free oil terminal

The Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal in Mumbai, also known as Butcher Island, has been declared India's first plastic-free oil terminal. The recognition highlights efforts to eliminate plastic use in port operations and...

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Environment

Uttarakhand begins installing its first Glacial Lake Early-Warning System at Vasundhara Tal

Uttarakhand has started installing its first Glacial Lake Early-Warning System at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli district to guard against Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs). The system will track water level, weather, snow...

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Environment

Captive-bred Great Indian Bustard chicks to be released into the wild for the first time

For the first time, captive-bred Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chicks are to be released into the wild at Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The GIB (Ardeotis nigriceps) is Critically Endangered on the IUCN list an...

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Saturday3 Oct 2026

Science & Tech

India reaffirms science-based cetacean conservation at IWC-70 in Hobart

India reiterated its commitment to science-based conservation of cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) in Hobart, Australia. The IWC was set up under the International Convention...

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Environment

India showcases forest achievements at FAO Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) in Rome

India presented its progress in sustainable forest management and ecological restoration at the 28th session of the Committee on Forestry (COFO 28) in Rome, Italy. COFO is the highest global intergovernmental statutory b...

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