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Cheruvayal Raman, keeper of Wayanad's vanishing rice heritage, dies at 74

India, Oct. 14 -- Cheruvayal Raman, the Padma Shri-winning tribal farmer from Wayanad who preserved indigenous rice varieties, died on October 14 at the age of 74. Known affectionately as Ramettan, h... Read More


Toxic chromium found at 1,000 times drinking water limit in Nashik; 109 residents diagnosed with skin ailments

India, Oct. 14 -- At least 109 residents of Dattanagar in Maharashtra's Nashik have been diagnosed with skin conditions and allergies after authorities screened 248 people amid concerns over toxic gro... Read More


Nepal hit again by devastating flash floods

India, Oct. 13 -- Disaster struck Nepal again as a torrent of mud, rocks and debris tore through villages in Nepal's Himalayan foothills on October 11. Dozens of homes and several bridges were swept a... Read More


September 2026 second hottest on record

India, Oct. 13 -- September 2026 was the second hottest September month on record, with global monthly average temperatures breaching 1.5degC for two consecutive months, according to the latest update... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (October 12, 2026)

India, Oct. 13 -- DSRs of Basti and Shamli In a significant order, the National Green Tribunal on October 9, 2026, directed that the District Survey Reports for Basti and Shamli districts in Uttar Pr... Read More


WHO pandemic hub aims to detect new outbreaks within 24 hours by 2030

India, Oct. 13 -- WHO has launched a five-year strategy for its pandemic intelligence hub, aiming to help every country detect emerging health threats within 24 hours by 2030. The Berlin-based hub wa... Read More


Daily weather tracker: Northeast monsoon set to arrive in South India as storms, strong winds, hail threaten northern states

India, Oct. 13 -- Northeast monsoon approaches South India: Rainfall likely within two to three days as a developing Bay of Bengal low-pressure system influences weather. Hailstorm alert for Northern... Read More


Weekly water cuts, borewell ban: Maharashtra tightens restrictions amid drought

India, Oct. 13 -- Nearly 75% of Maharashtra's talukas have been declared drought-affected, prompting authorities to introduce water restrictions across several districts. Pune will suspend water supp... Read More


Climate change impacting skin health, disproportionately burdening lower-income countries

India, Oct. 13 -- A major international study spanning 136 countries found that over 40 per cent of countries worldwide reported climate-related changes in the prevalence and severity of skin diseases... Read More


India's renewable power generation crosses 100 billion units in a quarter for first time as coal stocks fall: CREA

India, Oct. 12 -- India's electricity generation rose 11 per cent year on year to 536 billion units (BU) in the second quarter (Q2) of the financial year 2026-27 (FY26), while peak power demand hit a ... Read More