Petrol and diesel drivers set to face new 57p per litre charges
Daily Express :by Eleanor Burleigh6d ago
UK drivers will face a rise in fuel prices when filling up their tanks in a matter of months after the end of a long-standing duty freeze.
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top 71%Rare humpback whale spotted on Pembrokeshire coast
BBC Newsby Amelia Shone-Adams6d ago
- Published A wildlife cinematographer and shark guide has spoken about the unexpected surprise and joy of seeing a humpback whale in the Celtic Deep just off the Welsh coast.
Pontoon crossings coming to Kyiv following Russian strikes on key bridges, media reports
Kyiv Independentby Lachlan Hyatt6d ago
Following Russian attacks on vital bridges in central Kyiv, the capital plans to construct pontoon crossings across the Dnipro River, Ukrainian media reported on Oct. 3.
Mapping of two Western Ghats districts shows much of proposed ESA overlaps with Notified Forests, Protected Areas, or existing ESZs
The Hinduby K C Deepika6d ago
Amid cacophony surrounding the Western Ghats and the measures that have been proposed to conserve it, Paani Earth Foundation, a citizen-led initiative, has broken down the Centre’s draft...
Odisha a safe haven for poachers, says environmental group
The Hinduby Satyasundar Barik6d ago
The Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO), an environmental pressure group, on Saturday (October 3, 2026) claimed that not a single tiger or elephant poacher has served a jail sentence for the crime in...
The ancient African rice that could help farmers grapple with climate change
RFI Englishby Amanda Morrow6d ago
The ancient African rice that could help farmers grapple with climate change Thousands of years ago, farmers in West Africa took a wild ancestor of rice and turned it into a crop of their own.
Bihar govt ramps up relief operations amid floods worsened by rainfall in Nepal
New Indian Expressby Ramashankar6d ago
PATNA: The Bihar government has stepped up relief and rescue operations in flood-hit areas as the situation remains grave following heavy rainfall in Nepal and the release of large volumes of water...
10 Yellowstone Episodes To Skip On A Rewatch - TVLine
TVLineby staff@tvline.com (Kieran Fisher)6d ago
10 Yellowstone Episodes To Skip On A Rewatch There's something comforting about revisiting our favorite shows, even if they are as emotionally taxing as "Yellowstone."
Whitefield senior living community battles sewage, rainwater flooding
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau6d ago
“Each time it rains, instead of feeling happy about the weather, we, senior citizens, worry because from the parking to the gym, canteen, and the entire ground floor floods with sewage water...
BRS attributes drought to govt. failure to utilise available water, generate power
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau6d ago
HYDERABAD Senior leader of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) T. Harish Rao blamed the Congress government in the State for prevalence of drought conditions more due to its failure to utilise the...
APPCB warns Nellore rice mills on emissions, fines for violations
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau6d ago
Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board (APPCB) has urged the owners of 64 rice mills within Nellore city limits to operate their mills in compliance with the board’s guidelines and regulations.
Air quality back to moderate across Singapore after central region hits unhealthy range
Channel News Asiaby CNA6d ago
Air quality back to moderate across Singapore after central region hits unhealthy range There remains a risk of smoke haze affecting Singapore, with the 24-hour PSI forecast to be in the...
Telangana targets higher revenue through resource mobilisation, tourism push
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau6d ago
Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday directed officials to prepare a comprehensive action plan to enhance government revenue by effectively utilising the...
WEATHER: Thunderstorms and widespread rain set to hit parts of South Africa
The South Africanby Adamu Andrew Michael6d ago
WEATHER: Thunderstorms and widespread rain set to hit parts of South Africa Take a detailed look at what the weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces this Sunday, 4 October 2026.
Keralam govt. grants in-principle nod for new fishing harbour at Vizhinjam
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau6d ago
The Keralam government has accorded in-principle administrative sanction for the construction of a new fishing harbour at Vizhinjam.
Vessev built an electric ferry that almost flies | TechCrunch
TechCrunchby Tim De Chant6d ago
“When will we start flying?” I asked Vessev co-founder and CEO Eric Laakmann, as we pulled away from the Brooklyn marina in the startup’s VS-9 electric ferry.
Karnataka seeks ₹7,143 crore Central aid for drought relief
The Hinduby The Hindu Bureau6d ago
The Karnataka government has sought ₹7,142.64 crore in financial assistance from the Centre for drought relief and mitigation measures following crop losses during the 2026 kharif season.
Haryana-NCR petrol pumps to deny fuel to vehicles without valid PUC
Hindustan Timesby HT Correspondent6d ago
Haryana-NCR petrol pumps to deny fuel to vehicles without valid PUC As per the directions, petrol, diesel and CNG stations will be required to ensure that vehicles have a valid PUC before they are...
Fixing A Power Grid That Loses Over Half Its Power To Inefficiency And Theft
Hackadayby Donald Papp6d ago
[Mini Shaji Thomas] has a deeply interesting article on IEEE Spectrum detailing how the power distribution system for a city of over twenty million people went from failing to first-class.
Showers and storms across Spain this weekend, floods kill 102-year-old woman
Euronewsby Jesús Maturana6d ago
A 102-year-old woman has died and about 90 people were rescued in Madrigueras, Albacete, after floods dumped 142 l/m². Rain will persist, with a new storm possible in the west on Sunday.