December 12, 2025

Bengaluru Sees Spike in Urban Wildlife Rescues Due to Rapid City Growth and Habitat Loss

Bengaluru's rapid urban growth is forcing more wildlife into the city, leading to a rise in rescue calls, especially for birds and snakes injured by kite threads and collisions.

December 12, 2025

Tribal Youth in Andhra Pradesh Caught in Ganja Smuggling Face Severe NDPS Law Consequences

Tribal youth from Andhra Pradesh's ASR district are being lured into ganja smuggling by outsiders. Arrests under the strict NDPS Act bring long jail terms and shattered careers. Police and experts highlight poverty, unemployment, and poor parental guidance as causes. New government programs aim to create better futures for these youth.

December 12, 2025

170 Karnataka Government Schools Lack Toilets; 61 Have No Drinking Water

Karnataka's Education Minister revealed 170 government schools have no toilets and 61 lack drinking water. Many schools also miss separate toilets for girls and children with special needs.

December 12, 2025

Malvan Community Removes 650 Kg Marine Debris to Save Coral Reefs Near Sindhudurg Fort

For the second year, Malvan's fishing community and environmentalists teamed up to remove 650 kg of ocean waste near Sindhudurg Fort. The drive targeted ghost nets and plastics choking coral reefs, highlighting urgent pollution threats to Maharashtra’s coast.

December 12, 2025

Nine Tourists Die in Bus Crash at Papikonda National Park; Three Injured

Nine tourists died when their bus crashed into an obstacle at Papikonda National Park early Friday. Three others were seriously hurt. The accident happened near Tulasipaka village, Alluri Sitarama Raju district. Rescue operations are ongoing.