Searched for
BIODIVERSITY HOTSPOTS VEGETATION
Tiger census 2022 world's most extensive wildlife survey: ReportIndia's 2022 all-India tiger estimation is the most extensive wildlife survey to date, according to the National Tiger Conservation Authori...
10 Apr, 2023, 02.20 PM IST
- Newly discovered frog species named after renowned plant geneticist02 Aug, 2021, 12.45 PM IST
Biodiversity hotspots covering India and neighbouring countries lost 90% of original natural vegetation: Report08 Jun, 2021, 09.43 PM IST
Restoring land for livelihoods, climate and economyBetter management of existing water systems, along with the use of more efficient irrigation technologies are essential.
10 Sep, 2019, 10.59 AM IST
- A university helps conserve mountain economies facing climate brunt
Solan, Feb 23 (IANS) A research-based university near here in Himachal Pradesh is working for mountain people and its fragile biodiversity ...
23 Feb, 2018, 12.52 PM IST
Indian scientists discover four new species of smallest known frogs from the Western GhatsUnlike other frogs in the genus that are predominantly stream dwelling, the new miniature frogs were found under damp forest leaf litter or...
22 Feb, 2017, 01.13 AM IST
Weekend getaways: Nestling in the arms of nature at Kaas, culture-gazing at KhajurahoET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in August & September. Here's where you can he...
28 Aug, 2014, 10.38 AM IST
Goa CM objects to ban on mining in Western GhatsChief minister Manohar Parrikar has written to union minister of environment and forests Veerapa Moily, strongly objecting to MOEF's draft ...
24 Apr, 2014, 03.45 AM IST
- Delay in biodiversity board formation irks green brigade
Environmentalists are irked with the delay in constitution of a biodiversity management board by the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC).
15 Apr, 2014, 03.37 AM IST
- East Himalayan forests turning brown: Study
In what appears to be another grim outcome of climate change, a study has found that forests in eastern Himalayas are gradually 'browning'.
21 Oct, 2013, 03.57 AM IST
- India among world's top hot spots of deadly emerging diseases
India, China, and sub-Saharan Africa are the regions where incidences of the deadly emerging diseases like HIV/AIDS and SARS have increased...
21 Feb, 2008, 11.54 AM IST
- Bengal stays green
Indigenous may be dropping out of favour in most parts of the country, but there is one place where their position is secure.
30 Jun, 2007, 03.54 AM IST