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India on e-wheels: Air pollution is rising in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir mainly due to the transport sector, say experts
Air

India on e-wheels: Air pollution is rising in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir mainly due to the transport sector, say experts

Bhagirath
4 min read
In Jammu and Kashmir, the AQI was not in the good category in any month from August 2025 to July 2026 in the last one year
As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis — here’s how to change that
Agriculture

As severe drought hits, the UK’s food system faces crisis — here’s how to change that

Neil Ward
3 min read
Farming unions call for a loosening of restrictions on establishing reservoirs on farms and for tax breaks to support adaptation to climate change
Daily weather tracker: Monsoon intensifies; Orange alert for Rajasthan and Himachal, Yellow alert across more than 15 states
Climate Change

Daily weather tracker: Monsoon intensifies; Orange alert for Rajasthan and Himachal, Yellow alert across more than 15 states

Dayanidhi
3 min read
Heavy rain expected as low-pressure area and monsoon trough intensify, bringing heavy showers in Rajasthan and Himachal, while over 15 states face yellow alerts today
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India on e-wheels: Air pollution is rising in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir mainly due to the transport sector, say experts
Air

India on e-wheels: Air pollution is rising in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir mainly due to the transport sector, say experts

By
Bhagirath
4 min read
Daily weather tracker: Monsoon intensifies; Orange alert for Rajasthan and Himachal, Yellow alert across more than 15 states
Climate Change

Daily weather tracker: Monsoon intensifies; Orange alert for Rajasthan and Himachal, Yellow alert across more than 15 states

By
Dayanidhi
3 min read
Renewable developers seek Rs 3,000 crore as grid delays mount
Energy

Renewable developers seek Rs 3,000 crore as grid delays mount

By
Binit Das
3 min read
In Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, farmers cultivate their fields alongside forested hills, where agriculture and ecology remain closely connected.
Forests

Can Mission-32 secure Himachal Pradesh’s Himalayan future in a warming world?

By
Rohit Prashar
12 min read
India’s urban bus systems face a 70% deficit, with thousands of overaged buses and a looming fleet retirement crisis, the study says.
Governance

More than 400 Indian cities have no urban bus transport, study says

By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Global oceans outside polar regions were record warm in July 2026
Climate Change

Global oceans outside polar regions were record warm in July 2026

By
Akshit Sangomla
2 min read
Muthanga verdict raises disturbing questions about the law reaching the powerless through the criminal process, and not the powerful
Governance

Muthanga verdict raises disturbing questions about the law reaching the powerless through the criminal process, and not the powerful

By
K A Shaji
6 min read
A charging stations near a Regional Transport Office in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Air

India on e-Wheels: Himachal’s EV push turns to tourists as it builds charging corridors through the hills

By
Shagun
7 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (March 6, 2026)
Environment

Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 6, 2026)

By
Susan Chacko
3 min read
As told to Parliament (August 7, 2026): Around 6.38 lakh ha affected by desertification and land degradation across India
Environment

As told to Parliament (August 7, 2026): Around 6.38 lakh ha affected by desertification and land degradation across India

By
Madhumita Paul
3 min read
Power lines being repaired in Assam
Climate Change

Daily weather tracker: Orange alert across several states as monsoon rains intensify; Assam floods worsen

By
Dayanidhi
3 min read
Reducing inequality is essential for future pandemic preparedness, says study
Health

Reducing inequality is essential for future pandemic preparedness, says study

By
Madhumita Paul
2 min read
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