Heat wave in Kolkata, India

People enjoying autumn at Mount Macedon in Melbourne. The mountain is a wonderland of heritage gardens and wild bushscapes of eucalyptus, pine and tall Mountain Ash. Inviting cellar doors and soul-soothing views. Magnificent mansions and native wildlife. It’s a paradise for those who love nature, stunning gardens and outdoor activities. Mount Macedon’s beauty is constantly changing with the seasons. Autumn is particularly popular as the oak trees on Macedon’s Honour Avenue become ablaze with colours.

Bangladesh's Unique Fishing Festival" Polo Bawa is a century-old traditional fishing festival in Bangladesh. Held in late winter when water levels are low and farmlands aren't ready for new crops, the festival attracts hundreds of villagers and fishermen. Participants use bamboo-made fish-catching traps called "polo" in knee-deep water, creating a festive atmosphere. The event serves as a communal activity, bringing people of all ages together to celebrate, forget their worries, and enjoy the adventure. It has become a significant cultural and social tradition in the riverine regions of the country.

The TV-Asahi cherry blossom avenue on the Mauerweg between Lichterfelde and Teltow blooms annually from around mid-April.

A Kashmiri woman walks along the blooming mustard fields during spring season in Pulwama, south of Srinagar, summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

A grey heron in Berlin's Tiergarten district

People watching partial solar eclipse in Long Island city in NY

People gather at Greenwood Cemetery in Brooklyn in New York City during a partial solar eclipse on April 08, 2024 in New York City.

View of total solar eclipse hosted by Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory at LP Quinn Elementary School in Tupper Lake, NY. Total solar eclipse was visible across United States with Western and Nothern parts of New York State mostly in the path of the eclipse. Hundreds of people gathered on the grounds of LP Quinn Elementary School as Adirondack Sky Center is one of twelve locations nationwide providing NASA with a live video feed of the eclipse.

Tulip harvest at CSIR IIIM Jammu's Bonera station in South Kashmir's Pulwama district creates employment avenue for local people." Field Station in Boonura Pulwama Blossoms with Stunning Tulip Display Farmers to be involved in its production and bulbs will be made available locally. “

Mustard field in Indian Kashmir

The majestic beauty of perfect cone Mt. Mayon seen from The Oriental Hotel in Legaspi City. Albay on April 1, 2024. The Oriental Hotel is one of the finest hotel in Lagaspi City, Albay owned by LKY group of companies. It is a first class hotel and it's the only kind hotel on the entire Bicol province. Perched on the hills of Taysan.

Environment is being ignored in one development project after another in Chittagong. One development after another is being designed in Chittagong by destroying the environment. Hundreds of hundred-year-old trees are being cut down at Tigerpass for the construction of Chittagong Elevated Expressway ramp. Trees on the beautiful road from Tigerpass to Kadmatoli town have been marked for felling. Chittagong Development Authority said that these trees will be cut before the construction of the main infrastructure of the ramp after the soil test. Earlier in 2021, an initiative was taken to build a hospital in CRB, a place surrounded by natural beauty and greenery. But the civil society protested against it. In the face of protests from the civil…

General view of Sassi di Matera, Basilicata Region in Southern Italy.

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law & Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal , Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Tarachand Saraswat , BJP leader Mahaveer Ranka and volunteers participate in the ''Ahimsa Run for Peace and Non Violence'' under the aegis of Jeeto Bikaner in Bikaner

Following the conclusion of the Ganga Mela festivities at Sarsaiya Ghat, members of a dedicated voluntary organization took to the banks of the Ganges to engage in a crucial cleanup effort. Armed with determination and eco-friendly bags, these volunteers diligently embarked on the task of plogging, meticulously removing plastics and various foreign objects that had accumulated on the riverbed. The initiative, which has become a routine practice, forms a vital component of the Namami Gange program. This program, integral to the broader Ganga River Basin Project, is committed to the rejuvenation and purification of the sacred Ganges river. Amidst the picturesque backdrop of Sarsaiya Ghat, where devotees had gathered to partake in the religious…

Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri and Councilor for Agriculture, Environment and Waste Cycle Sabrina Alfonsi attended the start of the planting of ten pine trees in the quadrant of Piazza Venezia, to replace the trees that collapsed last summer

Appearance of one of the last winter sunrises on Monday, March 18, 2024, on Xcalacoco beach, in Playa del Carmen, in the municipality of Solidaridad, in Quintana Roo (Mexico). Xcalacoco is a beach in the state of Quintana Roo (southern Mexico), it is a coastal area quite isolated from the most commercial and tourist area of the region. Its name in the Mayan language means 'twin coconuts'. Xcalacoco beach it has managed to recertify itself with the distinctive 'Blue flag'. To achieve this certificate it is necessary to overcome more than 30 requirements established in the protocols. Some of them are: having access, bathrooms, showers, information modules, warehouses and security. Xcalacoco beach is located on the north coast of Playa del Carmen,…

Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia’s largest tulip garden, located at the foothills of Zabarwan Hills in Srinagar, has been opened to welcome tourists and locals with the bloom of 17 lakh flowers of different varieties this year.

The unmitigated and unregulated use of toxic pesticides persists today. Data from the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare shows about 60,000 tonnes of chemical pesticides were used annually between 2017-18 and 2021-22. Farmers are waging a multi-pronged war, forced to contend with new pests and diseases. For them, spraying more pesticides is a measure taken to “avoid the risk” of losing the crop. The European Commission sounded an alarm. The import of turmeric powder from India into the EU territories posed a ‘serious’ risk, it said. The notification came after residues of chlorpyrifos, a pesticide banned in several countries, were found in a sample tested in Germany. Chlorpyrifos was banned after scientific evidence found that…

Due to the impact of El Niño, Sitio Ibayo, San Mateo Rizal, is currently experiencing water shortages and drying of soil. (Photo: Edd Castro/ Pacific Press Agency)

Rajashtani Artist with long mustache poses for photos with a tourist after the arrival of Maharajas Express train, in Bikaner, Wednesday, March 6, 2024. DINESH GUPTA BIKANER-09414253300

Sunrise scenery at Sitio Bakal, Brgy. Bagong Silangan, Quezon City

The boy is digging in the dry rice field in Sitio Bakal, Brgy. Bagong Silangan and chances to find water in the current drought amid the El Niño phenomenon.

As part of the commemoration of National Science Day 2024 on February 28th, the Birla Industrial & Technological Museum (BITM), Kolkata organizes a Popular Science Lecture on February 27th, 2024, at the BITM premises. The event includes an interactive session titled 'Save Bees – Save our Biodiversity' with Dr. Saikat Kumar Basu, Executive Research Director at PFS, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. The session features a workshop on bee conservation, education, and awareness for 260 children.

Next Thursday, February 29, the five giant panda bears from the Madrid Zoo Aquarium will leave the city for China, their country of origin. In the image, you can see a member of this family who arrived in the capital 17 years ago as part of a technical cooperation project between China and Spain on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at the Madrid Zoo Aquarium, in Madrid (Spain). The return of the five giant panda bears to China marks the end of their time in Madrid, a place where another pair of these animals will come in the coming months. The mayor of Madrid, Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida, together with the Chinese ambassador, Yao Jing, and the CEO of Parques Unidos, Pascal Ferracci, held a farewell event for the breeding pair, Hua Zui Ba and Bing…

The storm Monica entered strongly with waves in the Cantabrian Sea, touching the 8-meter waves in which the Bufones de Pría have been a spectacle and have attracted quite a few onlookers.

Orange Alert for Waves due to Storm Louis that is hitting half of Europe with waves of 6 to 8 meters that have caused the boats to not be able to go out to work and are tied in their ports.

Squirrel on a pear tree in the Steglitz district of Berlin

Higher reaches and plains in Kashmir Valley massed a plenty of snow. The weatherman has forecast more precipitation in next 24 hours in Jammu and Kashmir and improvement in weather thereafter.

The remnants resulting from the immersion of idols are contributing to the pollution of the Ganges in Kolkata.

Farmers plant seed potatoes in an agricultural land at a village in Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.

Farmers in Germany are protesting the agricultural policy of the federal government again with tractors. Since Saturday morning, farmers have demonstrated on the road by blowing the tractor's horn.

Despite its urban surroundings of multistory houses and bustling bazaars, Santragachi Jheel is a haven for migratory birds this winter, its surface mostly covered by water hyacinth. Among the diverse avian visitors, Lesser Whistling Ducks stand out as the dominant species, accompanied by various smaller varieties. The juxtaposition of urban life and natural beauty captivates birdwatchers, who flock to witness this unique phenomenon. Efforts are underway to preserve this delicate ecosystem amidst urbanization, ensuring Santragachi Jheel remains a sanctuary for migratory birds amidst the bustling cityscape.

Demonstration farmers in Acerra in the province of Naples.

Ber field day and technology interaction among farmers- Scientists, entrepreneurs, students and AICRP-AZF partners at ICAR-CIAH, Bikaner.

Weather across the Kashmir valley has improved after receiving fresh snowfall following prolonged dry weather. Officials said the flight operations at Srinagar Airport and road traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu highway that were hit by the snowfall on Sunday were restored on Monday.

Seminar titled INTELLIGENZA ARTIFICIALE,SALUTE E CURA DEL CREATO promoted by the Catholic Press Union (Unione Stampa Cattolica) and the Order of Journalists of Campania (Ordine dei giornalisti della Campania) in collaboration with the Social Communications Office of the Diocese of Acerra (Ufficio comunicazioni sociali della diocesi di Acerra)

Military Dog Center, Royal Thai Army Animal Department, let people the public bid Auction oF military dogs that do not qualify for selection for use in performing duties, 3 breeds: German Shepherd, Belgian Malinois and Labrador Retriever, total of 54 dogs, on January 27, 2024. at the Silapasomsak Demonstration Camp, Military Dog Center Royal Thai Army Animal Department Nong Sarai Subdistrict, Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand. The military dogs being auctioned are canines that did not meet the stringent criteria for national service, These dogs may have traits like being overweight, underweight, or just too friendly. Some may also have exceeded the designated quota. So instead of burdening itself, it cannot take care…

The first full moon of the year is called the Wolf Moon and has been seen due to the good weather that has been hitting Spain these days.

Volunteers adorned in animal masks will gather at Victoria Memorial, displaying placards that advocate for the choice of compassion over cruelty as a constitutional duty. This event, organized by the 'Mercy For Animals India Foundation,' serves as a prelude to Republic Day.

Parma, city with theatre, music and excellent cuisine.

The picturesque valley of Kashmir, known for its breathtaking landscapes and snowy winters, is now facing the adverse consequences of climate change. Gulmarg, a popular tourist destination and a haven for winter sports enthusiasts, is currently grappling with a severe dry spell, resulting in a lack of snowfall and posing significant challenges for the local economy and tourism industry. Normally bustling with skiers enjoying training sessions in January, the meadow stands empty and silent this year. The chairlifts and snow-beaters remain idle, unable to operate. Instead of the usual four to six feet of accumulated snow that delighted visitors, only patches of melting snow can be seen. The lack of snowfall not only affects the tourism industry…

After the cargo fell off the coast of Portugal on December 8, the contents of those containers, the pallets, are reaching the Asturian coast, where the Placampa (Territorial Contingency Plan for Accidental Marine Pollution) has raised your alert to level 2.

In various parts of Germany, life has been affected due to heavy snowfall since Monday morning.

The first DANA arrived in Spain in the form of snow at less than 600 meters in the Cantabrian Mountains and low temperatures throughout the Iberian Peninsula.

Polo fishing or group fishing is an amazing traditional festival in villagers in Bangladesh. People from several districts joined the area in a joyous mood. Usually, these open waterbodies preserve fishes all the year round. During the winter season, the water level in these vast water bodies drops and people jointly catches fishes with their locally-made nets, and other fishing gear. Most of the fishermen here catch fish and don't sell those. They eat those fishes with their family members as they are seasonal fishermen not professional ones. The fishing festival took place in Bhangura upazila of Pabna.

Commuters seen wearing warm clothes amid fog on a cold winter day in Beawar.

Aripal Spring, a freshwater spring is situated 11 kilometres away from the main town Tral, originates from Tarsar Marsar two alpine lakes in Pir Panjal mountains. The spring is acting as the main source of drinking water for many villages within Tral area. During winters, water goes down as compared to summer. Due to the climate change, Aripal Spring run dry this winter. People face with difficult time due to water shortage

The atmosphere of Christmas comes to life in Montalbano di Zocca with its nativity scenes, a small ancient village of rare beauty, which has preserved intact the charm of the fortress, with the ups and downs of the alleys, of the eighteenth-century church, with its lovely rectory, on where the 17th century bell tower stands.