India’s leather industry is polluting the Palar River, endangering water, farms, and health despite court orders.

TIRUPATTUR: The Palar river near Marapattu village was covered with froth on Thursday, accompanied by a strong foul smell.

Minister inaugurates new dyke across Palar river in Vellore, benefiting farmers with increased irrigation and groundwater recharge.

Arcot Taluk arrests 34-year-old driver for illegal sand mining from Palar river, seized vehicles and sand, investigation ongoing.

On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, the district administration had launched a large-scale afforestation drive, planting 35,000 saplings across Vellore district.

Texas flooding leaves at least two dozen dead in Kerr County as heavy rain caused the Guadalupe River to reach nearly 30 feet, wiping out a children's Christian camp along the waterway.

A flash flood warning and emergency are in effect as the Guadalupe River hits historic flood stage, prompting evacuations in Kerr County and Kerrville.

A drive-by mass shooting killed four people and wounded 14 more late Wednesday night in River North, Chicago police said.

Two people died after a police chase ended in a fiery crash at Illinois 143 and 3 in Wood River; the suspect was taken into custody.

A 13-year-old from western Pennsylvania died after officials say she was swept away by a current while swimming in the Ohio River.

The Toms River Regional School District's board said it would defy New Jersey officials and stay open, but are looking to pursue bankruptcy.