December 16, 2025

Equinor slapped with £53m fine for Norway refinery oil spills and gas leaks

Norway's Equinor is hit with a record £53m penalty over long-term pollution at its Mongstad refinery. The oil giant faces charges of poor maintenance causing serious gas leaks and oil spills.

December 16, 2025

EU Cuts Corporate Due Diligence Rules, Sparking Outrage from Green Groups

The EU has slashed rules on companies' responsibility for social and environmental harms. Only big firms need to report now. Green groups call it a betrayal.

December 16, 2025

BWSSB Uses Robots to Fix Sewers Without Digging, Saves Lakhs and Eases Public Trouble

Bangalore's BWSSB is using robots to inspect sewers underground, avoiding digging at 38 sites and saving lakhs. The tech also prevents roadblocks and traffic jams, improving safety and cutting costs.

December 16, 2025

Heartbreaking Gaza War Photos by UN Medic Exhibit in Kozhikode

Striking images from Gaza's destroyed Khan Younis captured by UN medical leader S.S. Santhosh Kumar are on display in Kozhikode. The photo exhibit reveals the grave toll of war on civilians and city life. The show runs till December 22.

December 16, 2025

Thrissur Study Finds Only 20% Drivers Stop for Pedestrians at Zebra Crossings

A study by St. Thomas College volunteers reveals only 20% of drivers stop at zebra crossings in Thrissur. The Safe Road Happy Road project plans road improvements and safety training to change this.