Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki : Erupted At least 10 people died after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in eastern Indonesia erupted and forced authorities to evacuate several nearby villages. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is located on Flores Island. It is a volcanic mountain situated in East Nusa Tenggara province of The volcano is part of a twin-volcano system that […]
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Foam in Yamuna River
Foam in Yamuna River: In preparation for Chhath Pooja, Delhi has faced recurring debates and actions around the toxic foam in the Yamuna River, where devotees gather for rituals. The river’s lean flow during winter time reduces the natural dilution of pollutants, allowing them to concentrate. The main contributors to foaming are phosphates from detergents […]
Black Hole Triple System : Study
Black Hole Triple System : Study A new study says scientists have discovered a “black hole triple” in space for the first time. The system comprises a black hole at its centre, currently in the process of consuming a small star spiralling very close to it. There is also a second star, which appears to […]
Thadou Tribe : In News
Thadou Tribe : In News The organisers of the Thadou Convention held in Assam’s Guwahati event released a 10-point declaration to protect the Thadou tribe’s distinct identity and heritage amid the ethnic crisis in Manipur. Thadou Tribe are an indigenous people who live in the hill country adjacent to the Imphal Valley in the northeastern […]
Flash floods : Spain
Flash floods : Spain Millions have been affected in Spain due to torrential rain. Flash floods caused by the immense deluge have led to the death of at least 64 people in the eastern Spanish region of Valencia. The primary cause of the intense rain is likely an annual weather phenomenon known as a “gota […]
Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji: Japan’s Mount Fuji remained snow-less recently, the latest date that its majestic slopes have been bare since records began 130 years ago. Mount Fuji, also known as Fuji-san, is the highest mountain in Japan, standing at 3,776 meters. It is situated close to the Pacific coast in the Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures in […]
Koel River : In News
Koel River : In News In a tragic incident, three students, who were studying XI standard, went to take a bath in the Koel River in the Lohardaga district of Jharkhand, and drowned in deep waters. Koel River originates from the Palamau Tiger Reserve, Jharkhand, and flows in the western part of Palamu District. The […]
Marapi Volcano
Marapi Volcano: One of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, Marapi Volcano, erupted recently, spewing thick columns of ash at least three times and blanketing villages with debris, but no casualties were reported. Marapi Volcano is an active volcanolocated in the Padang Highlands of western Sumatra, Indonesia. The mountain is part of the Ring of Fire—a long, […]
Kadar Tribe
Kadar Tribe: The Kadar tribe of Vazhachal, Kerala, has taken on active restoration of natural forests degraded by invasive alien species. The Kadars are an indigenous community residing primarily in the southern parts of India. They are predominantly found in the forests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Kadar tribe is classified as a particularly […]
Triton Island
Triton Island: Recent satellite imagery reveals a significant military buildup on Triton Island, the closest landmass in the disputed Paracels archipelago to Vietnam. Triton Island is a tiny island that’s part of the Paracel Islands chain located in the South China Sea. It covers a tiny area of about 1.2 square kilometers and is situated […]