Who are Maldharis? The Gujarat government recently announced a scheme for the voluntary relocation of maldharis (semi-nomadic pastoralists) from the Barda sanctuary in Porbandar and Devbhumi Dwarka districts, being developed as a ‘second home’ for Asiatic lions. They are a semi-nomadic pastoralist community primarily residing in Gujarat’s Banni grasslands, Gir Forest, and parts of Rajasthan. […]
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Chamkharchhu-I Hydropower Project
Chamkharchhu-I Hydropower Project: Adani Power and Bhutan’s state-owned generation utility, Druk Green Power Corporation Ltd (DGPC), have signed a Shareholders Agreement to develop the 770 MW Chamkharchhu-I Hydroelectric Project in Bhutan. It is a 770 MW run-of-river hydropower project planned on the Chamkharchhu River in the Zhemgang district of central Bhutan. The project will be […]
Ichamati River : In News
Ichamati River: In News The traditional Ichamati River Durga idol immersion in Taki has changed due to strict geopolitical borders, heightened surveillance and security mandates. Ichamati River is a transboundary river that flows through both India and Bangladesh. It also forms part of the boundary between the two countries. It is one of the bifurcations […]
Jawahar Dweep
Jawahar Dweep: The Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal has been declared plastic-free by the Mumbai Port Authority, becoming the first in India to eliminate single-use plastics. Jawahar Dweep, or the Butcher Island, is an island off the coast of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is a restricted area, and most of the […]
Hebbal Lake
Hebbal Lake: Amid the concern raised by environmentalists and opposition on the impact of tunnel road on Hebbal Lake and 1,000-plus trees on the tank bed and surroundings, the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) is all set to begin work on the 2.28-km short tunnel project. Hebbal Lake is a man-made lake situated in the northern […]
Dnipro River
Dnipro River: Russian drone strikes damaged key bridges across the Dnipro River in Kyiv recently. The Dnipro (Dnieper) River is one of the major transboundary rivers of Europe. It is the fourth-longest river in Europe (after the Volga, the Danube, and the Ural). Located in Eastern Europe, the Dnipro River and its many tributaries drain […]
What is Permafrost?
What is Permafrost? Alaska’s thawing permafrost is releasing acid and metals that turn rivers orange, changing water chemistry for dozens of miles. Permafrost is any ground that remains completely frozen—32°F (0°C) or colder—for at least two years straight. While two years is the minimum for permafrost consideration, some regions have had frozen ground for hundreds […]
Niyamgiri Hills
Niyamgiri Hills: Recent calls to revive bauxite mining in Odisha’s Niyamgiri Hills have renewed concerns among tribal groups and environmental activists over indigenous rights and ecological protection. Niyamgiri is a forested hill range of the Eastern Ghats, spread across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts of Odisha, with elevations of roughly 700–1,400 metres. The hills are home […]
Gandak River Floods in Bihar
Gandak River Floods in Bihar: Heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas caused the Gandak River to swell and breach embankments in parts of Bihar, particularly West Champaran.The Gandak River, known as the Narayani in Nepal, is an important transboundary Himalayan river and a tributary of the Ganga. It originates near the Tibet–Nepal border, flows through […]
Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano
Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano: Japan’s Coast Guard recently reported signs of activity at the Fukutoku-Okanoba submarine volcano. Fukutoku-Okanoba Volcano is an active submarine volcano that is part of the Volcano Islands of Japan in the Pacific Ocean. It is part of the Izu-Bonin arc formed by subduction of the Pacific Plate beneath the Philippine Sea Plate. Its […]
