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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai’s iconic structures go dark in honour of Earth Hour 2025
The lights of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) building were turned off from 8.30 to 9.30 pm on Saturday, March 22, in observance of Earth Hour—a global movement by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to raise awareness about climate change and environmental conservation. (Pics/Anurag Ahire)
22 March,2025 10:35 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: Massive fire breaks out at cargo ship laden with toxic materials
Fires rise after the MV Solong, a cargo ship laden with toxic materials, crashes into the MV Immaculate, a tanker carrying flammable jet fuel in the North Sea, off the coast of Withernsea, east of England. (Pics/AFP)
11 March,2025 09:33 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: Delhi, Assam's Byrnihat among 13 most polluted cites in India
Delhi and Assam's Byrnihat has ranked among 13 most polluted cites in India, according to the 'World Air Quality Report 2024'. File Pics/ AFP and PTI
11 March,2025 08:30 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: Post-storm disruptions in Greenland’s Nuuk ahead of elections
Two days of storm and mild weather has ripped political posters of posts and melted snow in Greenland's capital, Nuuk ahead of the elections scheduled on March 11. Pics/AFP
10 March,2025 09:20 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: Minister halts felling of 1,208 trees for sewage plant in Mira Road
Mid-day’s coverage played a pivotal role in halting the felling of 1,208 trees for a sewage treatment plant (STP) expansion in Mira Road. Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik intervened, instructing municipal officials to seek an alternative location for the project. (Pics/Diwakar Sharma)
06 March,2025 02:18 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS | Climate change: Glacier melt accelerating globally, warn scientists
Ice loss from the world's glaciers has accelerated over the past decade, scientists said, warning that melting may be faster than previously expected in the coming years and drive sea levels higher. (Report: AFP)
24 February,2025 09:53 AM IST | Raaina Jain
IN PHOTOS | ICGMS 2025: Delhi Metro hosts global meet on green transport
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal emphasised the shift towards renewable energy in metro systems, advocating for solar rooftops and regenerative braking to enhance sustainability. Speaking at the 5th International Conference on Green Metro Systems, he highlighted the urgency of transitioning away from thermal power to reduce pollution and combat global warming. (PICS/PTI)
18 February,2025 04:20 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: Juhu Chowpatty toilet wall turned into marine life mural
A public toilet wall at Juhu Chowpatty has been transformed into a vibrant marine life mural, promoting environmental awareness. (PICS/ASHISH RAJE)
17 February,2025 02:53 PM IST | Anisha Shrivastava
IN PHOTOS: Extreme weather conditions fuel LA wildfires
Devastating wildfires swept through the Los Angeles Area on Wednesday, causing massive destruction. According to experts, a prolonged dry spell combined with strong winds created conditions for the wildfires to rage out of control, even though it’s too soon to pinpoint exactly how much climate change contributed. (Report and Pics: AFP)
09 January,2025 10:38 PM IST | Los Angeles | Raaina Jain
PHOTOS: Srinagar experiences coldest Dec night in 5 decades at minus 8.5 degrees
Chillai Kalan, the 40-day period of harshest winter, commenced in Kashmir on Saturday with a decrease in the temperatures coming down to minus 8.5 degrees Celsius on Friday night from minus 6.2 degrees Celsius the previous night
21 December,2024 04:41 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto