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Sanjeevani Booti? Scientists find a 'lost' blueberries in Himalayas after nearly 200 years; locals say it boosts...A Himalayan berry species, 'Vaccinium piliferum', thought lost for 188 years, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh. This endangered w...
Planning a trip to Mussoorie? Viral video showing current state of 'once-scenic' Kempty Falls leaves internet 'heartbroken'A viral video showing the current condition of Kempty Falls near Mussoorie has sparked widespread outrage online, with social media users c...
Cabinet clears Rs 30,640 crore package for connectivity, immigration revamp, climate targetsIndia is set to boost regional air travel with the revamped UDAN 2.0 scheme. This initiative will develop 100 new airports and 200 helipads...
Naturewings Holidays shares debut with 28% premium on BSE SME platformNaturewings Holidays shares made a strong debut on the BSE SME platform, listing at Rs 95, a 28.4% premium over the issue price of Rs 74. T...
State to plant one crore saplings on a single day: Assam CMAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised the Balipara Foundation's initiative to plant 1 billion trees in the North East region...
India’s most beautiful villages to visit to soothe your soulThey are unknown, blessed with unspoiled beauty, strange customs, and plenty of excitement.
Assam gets sixth national park on world environment day
Indian Railways steps forward to get closer to Sino Indian borderAfter decades long wait, finally Indian Himalayan state Sikkim is getting into Indian railway network. In addition to fulfilling aspiration...
Arunachal Pradesh launches programme on conservation of Eastern Hoolock GibbonSupported by US Fish and Wildlife Service, the project would be implemented in partnership with state's Environment and Forest department w...
- Tweets of joy: Rare birds fly into Delhi
Birdwatchers have reported a host of rare birds in the city this season. The sightings, they say, are a result of luck and the proliferatio...
North East to be developed as new 'spice destination'To start with, the Board will come up with flagship schemes in Arunachal Pradesh, partnering with the state Horticulture Department.
- 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'.
Rare hornbill spotted in Delhi after 18 yearsAfter being chased by a flock of 50-odd crows, a distressed bird flows out of the Aravali Biodiversity Park into the Vasant Vihar area with...
Sikkim wants RAMSAR inclusion of its wetlandsInclusion of well deserving high altitude lakes of tiny Indian Himalayan state Sikkim into the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Imp...
Rail budget 2013 could not touch the minimum expectation level of North Bengal"The budget has come without any major components for north Bengal", said CII NB Chapter Vice Chairman Mr. P. K Shah.
Sharad Pawar to assess environment ministry's report on 'No-go' mining areasThe government has set up a nine-member Group of Ministers headed by agriculture minister Sharad Pawar to assess the environment ministry’s...
Phantom sightings keep the roars in Buxa aliveWhile foresters in North Bengal claim there are frequent tiger sightings in Jaldapra Wildlife Sanctuary and Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) nowada...
Hydro-power projects facing problems for clearances: TukiArunachal Pradesh chief minister has said that the state was facing problems in getting forest and environment clearances, in some cases ta...
- Feral dogs pose threat to wild animals in Sikkim
Dogs which once lived near army and paramilitary camps in Sikkim and survived on leftovers have turned feral attacking and killing wild ani...
- More birds visited Chilika this year
The improved habitat and protection measures at the Chilika lake has attracted more winged guests to the country's largest brackish water l...