January 28, 2026

17 Arrested in Assam for Poisoning Migratory Birds in Majuli

Assam police arrested 17 people for poisoning greylag geese in Majuli. Some birds died; others saved. The arrested face Wildlife Protection Act charges.

January 28, 2026

Nature Returns to Centralia After 60 Years of Burning Coal Fire

Centralia, a Pennsylvania town abandoned for six decades due to an underground coal fire, is now seeing nature reclaim its land. Despite the fire still burning underground, grasses, trees, and wildlife are thriving where homes once stood.

January 28, 2026

Chilean Winemakers Age Wine Under Ocean to Boost Quality and Cut Energy Use

Divers off Chile’s coast are ageing wine bottles underwater to mimic cellar conditions naturally. Ocean ageing offers cold, dark, and stable pressure, improving wine texture and reducing energy. Early tests show white grapes like Chardonnay thrive in this marine cellar experiment.

January 28, 2026

HMWS&SB Disconnects Illegal Sewer Lines in Hyderabad’s Kakatiya Hills

Hyderabad officials cut off illegal sewer connections from four apartment complexes in Kakatiya Hills. Four more buildings will face notices for violations. The unauthorized sewage was spilling onto main roads, prompting immediate action.

January 28, 2026

Hyderabad Water Board Rolls Out Summer Plan With Rainwater Pits and Tanker Boost

Hyderabad's Water Board launches a summer action plan with nodal officers managing 12 zones. Eighteen thousand rainwater pits will be built and water tanker services improved for uninterrupted supply.