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February 23, 2025 12:59 PM

Countries warn against delaying global climate assessment after US exit

The European Union, Britain and climate-vulnerable developing countries have raised concerns about delays to the next global assessment of climate change, by the U.N.'s climate science panel, after the U.S. administration withdrew from the process. ...

February 22, 2025 10:37 AM

J&K: fresh snowfall transforms Bhalessa, tourist influx surges in Dal Lake

The Gandoh Bhalesa Mountain in Doda has transformed into a winter wonderland after fresh snowfall blanketed the lush green terrain, offering a mesmerizing white landscape. The snow-clad Himalayan peaks and serene surroundings continue to attract tour...

February 21, 2025 4:33 PM

IMD reports rain, snowfall, and hailstorms across multiple states

An active Western Disturbance is expected to bring widespread rainfall and snowfall across several northern states in the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The system will impact Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh betwee...

February 21, 2025 4:03 PM

Colombia deforestation rose 35% in 2024, minister says

Deforestation in Colombia rose 35% in 2024 from a 23-year low the previous year, fueled by an uptick in the Amazon region, Environment Minister Susana Muhamad said on Thursday. Deforestation reached 1,070 square kilometers (413 square miles) last ye...

February 20, 2025 9:41 PM

Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupts, triggers aviation warning and safety advisory

Mount Dukono, located in Indonesia's North Maluku province, erupted on Thursday, prompting the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue an aviation warning. The volcano, situated on Halmahera Island, spewed a column o...

February 20, 2025 4:23 PM

Australia begins euthanising false killer whales after mass stranding

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on a remote beach in the Australian state of Tasmania will be euthanised after bad weather and the isolated location hampered efforts to push them back into the waters, Australian authorities said on Thursday. ...

February 19, 2025 12:33 PM

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach

More than 150 false killer whales have been stranded on an isolated beach in the Australian state of Tasmania, with rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, authorities said on Wednesday. Initial check...

February 19, 2025 2:27 PM

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India’s first ‘Open-Air Art Wall Museum’ at Mausam Bhawan

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurates India's first 'Open-Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's first 'Open Air Art Wall Museum' at Mausam Bhawan in the national capital on Tuesday, depicting and...

February 17, 2025 7:08 PM

Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg postponed due to insufficient snow

The second leg of the 5th edition of the Khelo India Winter Games, scheduled to be held in Gulmarg from February 22, 2024, has been postponed due to insufficient snowfall. The J&K Sports Council shared the update on social media on Monday. "The ...

February 14, 2025 5:25 PM

Energy Week 2025: India signs multiple pacts for resilient, sustainable energy future

India signed multiple strategic agreements at the India Energy Week 2025, reinforcing its commitment to securing affordable, sustainable, and diversified energy supplies while fostering global collaborations. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural ...

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