Ground Report Desk

In Hardo Panzin, J&K, unfenced canal of the Upper Sindh Hydropower Project Stage II causes recurrent breaches, jeopardizing residents' safety & agriculture. Appeals for protective measures remain unanswered, leaving families vulnerable to annual threats

New research from IIT Mandi and Jammu reveals heavy metal and geogenic uranium contamination in groundwater in Himachal Pradesh's BB industrial area, posing severe health risks. Geospatial mapping highlights contamination hotspots.

In Vadodara, Gujarat, a motorcyclist discovered a 4-foot non-venomous snake under his bike seat. Wildlife SOS-GSPCA Rapid Response Unit rescued snake, attributing its unusual refuge to urbanization. The snake was safely released into a natural habitat

Severe cyclone Ilsa devastated Bedout Island, Australia, killing up to 90% of seabird populations, raising concerns about their survival amid worsening tropical storms due to climate change

Wildlife SOS rescued a nearly 10-foot Indian rock python from a residential drain in Agra's Astha City, highlighting urban human-wildlife conflicts exacerbated by rising temperatures. Python safely released post-rescue

A viral video captures a mason bee pulling a nail from a brick wall, showcasing its strength. Mason bees are solitary, efficient pollinators that nest in natural cavities. They rarely sting and are crucial for biodiversity.

Massive landslides in northern Sikkim's Mangan district, triggered by heavy rainfall, have caused six deaths, left five missing, and stranded 1,500 tourists. Key bridges and highways are destroyed, isolating the region.

Climate activists launch "Summer of Heat" in NYC, targeting Citigroup for fossil fuel financing. Protests led by diverse groups and scientists aim to end Wall Street's support for climate-harming projects. Citigroup defends its climate commitments.

Jal Jeevan Mission, Amrit Sarovar Mission, and more exist to provide water and rejuvenate water bodies across India. The numbers on paper gauge India's great progress. However, urbanization has engulfed several lakes in the major Indian cities.

PM Narendra Modi took oath with 71 ministers to form the new coalition government, and allocated key portfolios to the new Cabinet. Notable appointments include Bhupender Yadav, who will lead the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.