Scientists have pushed back the molecular record of life on Earth by some 800 million years, uncovering chemical traces in 3.3-billion-year-old rocks. The discovery not only rewrites Earth’s early biological history but also offers a promising method for detecting life beyond our planet. The research, published in the *Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences*,.
Unpredictable and intense rainfall is now challenging conventional meteorology in India. This year, cloudburst-like downpours struck plains and urban centres, leaving meteorologists and residents alike in shock. Traditionally associated with hilly terrain, cloudbursts are defined as rainfall exceeding 100 mm in an hour over an area of 20 to 30 square kilometres. Yet in August.
In a significant move aimed at empowering the youth and strengthening the state’s power sector, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann handed over appointment letters to 2,105 young individuals recruited in the Punjab State Power Corporation recently. The event, held at the auditorium of the Government Medical College in Amritsar, marked another milestone in the state.
A new study by WaterAid and Tree Aid warns of an escalating water crisis across West Africa, putting millions at risk. The report, From Roots to Rivers: How Deforestation Impacts Freshwater Access, finds that 45 per cent of the population—over 122 million people across Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria—now face unsafe drinking water, an increase of.
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change has launched the Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT) to create a permanent platform where countries can address the growing intersection of trade policies and climate action. The forum aims to provide a politically supported, non-negotiating space.
The rural landscape of Punjab is set for one of its largest infrastructure overhauls in recent years. In Chabbal, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the state will repair and upgrade 19,491.56 kilometres of rural link roads at a cost of more than four thousand crore rupees. The plan, stretching across thousands of villages, marks.
The Supreme Court has directed the Jharkhand government to notify 31,468.25 hectares of the Saranda Game Sanctuary as the Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary within 90 days, marking a decisive intervention to protect one of India’s most pristine forest landscapes. The court stressed that environmental preservation and development must be balanced, but made it clear that the.
Philanthropic organisations across the world have come together to address the growing health emergency triggered by climate change, pledging an initial 300 million dollars to confront both its causes and its expanding impact on human health. Over 35 global philanthropies announced the commitment in Belem, Brazil, under the newly formed Climate and Health Funders Coalition..
Even as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand in Ontario, Canada confirmed that its Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu will visit India from Wednesday for opportunities to “advance” bilateral “trade and investment linkages”. The two-way traffic also assumes significance at a time when India-US ties have dipped over 50% tariffs imposed.
When the Punjab government launched the Sadak Surakhya Force in January 2024, it was introduced as a specialised unit to curb the state’s rising road accident numbers. Within months, the force has delivered results that have surprised even senior police officials. More than 45,000 lives have been saved due to faster response, improved road discipline.
Somalia’s prolonged struggle with drought has left millions without reliable access to food, water and healthcare, exposing deep gaps in the country’s social protection system. A new report by Amnesty International finds that the absence of a functional safety net for marginalised communities has intensified poverty, forced large-scale displacement and pushed many families to seek.
