Batagur kachuga turtles have been translocated and released in the Ganga river and tagged with sonic devices to monitor them.

The primary cause for mass fish deaths in India's water bodies is water pollution, most often stemming from anthropogenic activities.

Dam construction is one of the oldest, most preferred tools to manage freshwater for various uses. The practice reached a peak internationally in the 1960s and ’70s, but in recent years dam ...

The Sherpa Indigenous community in Nepal has lived in the lap of the world’s tallest mountains for centuries. Ever since Sherpa mountaineer Tenzing Norgay and New Zealand climber Edmund Hillary became ...

India’s biodiversity hotspots are being increasingly fragmented by roads, dams, plantations, and urbanisation, which disrupt the complex interdependent relationships among species. This fragmentation ...

The pressing issue of soil degradation in India needs immediate attention. Otherwise, it will have devastating impacts on agriculture and the environment.

The Save Silent Valley movement gained momentum as an altruistic people's campaign, involving students, scientists, and citizens.

Encroachment of lakes, tanks and drains, poor planning of drainage systems and lack of regulation of floodplains have exposed Bengaluru to the threat of urban flooding, say experts.

India is one of the most flood-prone countries in the world. Concretisation and development in the country’s floodplains reduce the carrying capacity of rivers and streams, which exacerbates urban ...

Jharkhand is pursuing a policy of creating land banks to ensure enough land for developmental projects but it could adversely impact people.

Rejuvenation of Jakkur Lake has attracted attention from media & citizens. The role of the fishing community is crucial to Jakkur's success.

Rapid urbanisation, population growth, and unplanned development have led to land use and land cover changes in Ladakh, adding stress on groundwater resources in the region, says a new study.