Students harassed at IP college for women in Delhi, What’s truth?

Students harassed at IP college for women in Delhi, What’s truth?

On Tuesday, several students at Delhi University’s Indraprastha College for Women (DU IPCW) reported that men had scaled the institute’s boundary walls during a festival and “harassed several students.” Students harassed at IP college According to an All India Students’ Association (AISA) activist, the men were heard chanting “Miranda, IP dono hamara (Miranda House and … Read more

How cheetah named ‘Shasha’ brought from Namibia died in Kuno National Park?

How cheetah named 'Shasha' brought from Namibia died in Kuno National Park?

One of the eight cheetahs that were relocated from Namibia to India has died due to kidney-related problems. Sasha, a five-year-old female cheetah, was part of the first batch of cheetahs flown into Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park. The cheetah was one of two female big cats released in Kuno by Prime Minister Narendra Modi … Read more

Locals alarmed as Sindh river changes Color, suspect tunnel work chemicals

Locals alarmed as Sindh river changes Color, suspect tunnel work chemicals

The Sindh river, a vital water source for the residents of Kangan area of Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, has changed color recently, causing alarm among the local population. Some residents suspect that the cause of the color change may be chemicals released from tunnel work. Speaking to Groundreport.in, Abdul Majeed, Abdul Majeed, a … Read more

Bird watchers favorite, mystery bird ‘Ibisbill’ is in danger in Kashmir

Bird watchers favorite, mystery bird 'Ibisbill' is in danger in Kashmir

The Indian Himalayas are critical habitats for a variety of bird species, including ground-nesting birds such as the ibisbill. These birds construct their nests on the ground, typically near water sources such as rivers or streams. The changing climatic patterns in the Indian Himalayas can have a significant impact on the ibisbill and other ground-nesting … Read more

List of states where forest cover increased in last 4 years

List of states where forest cover increased in last 4 years

The 2023 State of India’s Environment report highlights that India’s total forest cover has increased by a little more than 0.5% between 2017 and 2021. However, the report also cautions that this seemingly positive development has some caveats. The report highlights that very dense forests, which are critical for carbon sequestration and absorb maximum carbon dioxide … Read more

Delhi registered highest complaints against single-use plastic

Delhi registered highest complaints against single-use plastic

Delhi has registered the highest number of complaints (634) on the Central Pollution Control Board’s app concerning the ban on 19 single-use plastic items that came into effect on July 1, 2022, according to the Centre for Science and Environment’s annual State of Environment report. However, only 59% of these complaints have been resolved four … Read more

15,301 wetlands encroached in UP, Its highest in the country

15,301 wetlands encroached in UP, Its highest in the country

The encroachment of waterbodies in India is a significant concern as it has far-reaching environmental, social, and economic implications. According to recent reports, over 30,000 waterbodies have been encroached upon in the country, with the state of Uttar Pradesh accounting for the highest number at 15,301. In Lucknow’s urban areas, waterbodies are being polluted with … Read more

What is happening in the Nicobar Islands and why we need to stop it?

Andaman Nicobar Island development project

The Indian Government in January 2022, prepared an Rs. 75,000 crore project for the Holistic Development of Great Nicobar island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This project included the Integrated Development of the International Container Transshipment Terminal (ICTT)-14.2 Million TEU along with Greenfield International Airport, township and Area Development and 450 MVA Gas and Solar … Read more

E-rickshaws are popular in Assam but maintenance is high

e rickshaw maintenance is high in assam

Electric rickshaws or e-rickshaws have been leading the transition to electric vehicles and have been popular in most parts of the world since 2008. E-rickshaws were first introduced in Assam in 2014 after the amendment under the Motor vehicles Rules of 1989 by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways 2014. Three-wheeler EV sector in … Read more

Who is Irfan Mehraj Kashmiri Freelance journalist arrested by NIA?

Who is Irfan Mehraj Freelance journalist arrested by NIA?

A Kashmiri freelancer journalist named Irfan Mehraj has been arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in an alleged terror funding case. Irfan was arrested on Monday evening by NIA, based on an FIR no RC-37/2020 registered at NIA Delhi. In a statement, issued to the news agency, a spokesperson of NIA said “following comprehensive … Read more