December 13, 2025

French farmers protest cattle cull over Lumpy Skin Disease, blocking roads and clashing with police

Angry French farmers protest government order to kill cattle infected with Lumpy Skin Disease. Roads are blocked and manure dumped. Officials warn protests may grow bigger with upcoming EU summit.

December 13, 2025

Wild Shaale Programme Sparks Wildlife Empathy and Environmental Knowledge in Western Ghats Students

A study by the Centre for Wildlife Studies finds Karnataka and Tamil Nadu students show strong wildlife empathy while Goa kids boast higher environmental knowledge after the Wild Shaale programme. The study covered over 7,300 students from three states with notable gains in safety and conservation awareness.

December 13, 2025

Andhra Pradesh Orders Twice-Monthly E-Waste Drives Across All Urban Local Bodies

Andhra Pradesh has made e-waste drives mandatory twice a month in all 123 urban bodies. The new SOP ensures safe collection and disposal of electronics to protect the environment.

December 12, 2025

India Voices Concern Over Damage to Preah Vihear Temple Amid Cambodia-Thailand Border Clash

India expressed concern on December 12 over damage to the Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple is in a disputed Cambodia-Thailand border area. India urged both nations to stop fighting and resume talks to protect the historic site where it aids restoration.

December 12, 2025

Indian Firms Back ESG Rules but Struggle with High Costs, Lack Sector-Specific Reporting: Study

A joint study by Kerala University and Indian Institute of Forest Management shows Indian companies support ESG integration under BRSR but face big challenges like costly investments and poor sector guidelines. Banks lead compliance, manufacturers lead green actions, while services face the most trouble.