Day: May 30, 2026

Thirteen Major Reservoirs in India Fall Below 50% Storage

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15 May 2026 Introduction: Thirteen major reservoirs in India fell below 50% of normal storage capacity by 14 May 2026, and the Central Water Commission monitored 166 reservoirs across the country. The total live storage in these reservoirs declined from 71.082 billion cubic metres on 30 April 2026 to 63.232 billion cubic metres on 14 […]

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India Releases First Satellite-Tagged Ganges Soft-Shell Turtle.

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15 May 2026 Introduction: India released its first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam on 15 May 2026. The release took place on Endangered Species Day, which is observed on 15 May each year. The species is Nilssonia gangetica, a freshwater turtle found in river systems of the […]

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Karnataka Drafts Gram Panchayat Climate Action Plans.

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15 May 2026. Introduction: Karnataka has started drafting individual climate action plans for 5,994 gram panchayats and 340 urban local bodies. The initiative is linked to the revised State Action Plan on Climate Change Version 2, which was updated in 2024 and aligned with India’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. Gram Panchayat-Level Climate Planning The […]

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