Trinamool Congress government in Bengal claims success in rhino and elephant numbersRecent ‘Camera Trap’ technology showed healthy population of tigers in the wild and for the first time, a census of crocodiles was done in ...
07 Mar, 2017, 09.50 PM IST
Planning to visit Darjeeling this year, you might be able to walk through natureThe state chief minister Mamata Banerjee is eager to revive these trekking routes which has prompted the wildlife division to initiate work...
23 Jan, 2017, 02.27 PM IST
Leopard safari and deer park to come up in KhoyerbariThe State Government is also looking at putting together a bird watching centre at the same location.
20 Dec, 2016, 01.55 PM IST
Bengal government lists achievements in wildlifeIn an official statement, Bengal government has listed its achievements in conservation of forest and wildlife, celebrating Wildlife day on...
09 Dec, 2015, 02.05 PM IST
Wild dog seen for the first time in BengalAsiatic wild dog, also known as Indian wild dog or dhole and listed endangered under the IUCN red list, has been sighted for the first time...
01 Apr, 2014, 03.44 AM IST
Bengal, a transit route for wildlife traffickingIn the last three months, BSF, Kolkata Police and the Customs have arrested more than 45 people and seized a huge number of turtles, tokay ...
09 Dec, 2013, 01.18 AM IST
Jumbo's head chopped off for tusks in north BengalIn yet another elephant poaching case in north Bengal this year, carcass of a full-grown jumbo, with its head missing, was found on the out...
11 Oct, 2013, 05.04 AM IST
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.
26 Feb, 2013, 03.24 PM IST
- Habitat loss threatens Bengal bears
The National Bear Action Plan, released by the Centre in New Delhi on Tuesday, has sounded an alarm on shrinking bear habitat in Bengal.
29 Nov, 2012, 04.37 AM IST
- Enjoy a family holiday at Ranthambore, Darjeeling, Assam & Mysore
Cool your heels with your family in Ranthambore in the North-West ; Darjeeling in the East; Assam in the North-East and Mysore in the South
17 May, 2012, 08.07 AM IST
- Death of seven elephants, matter taken up at high level
With a speeding goods train killing seven elephants in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, the matter has been taken up with environment and...
24 Sep, 2010, 12.35 PM IST
- No more elephant rides at Jaldapara sanctuary
Tourists at Jaldapara wildlife sanctuary in North Bengal will no longer be able to enjoy an elephant ride as the forest department plans us...
01 Nov, 2009, 11.49 AM IST
Royal Bengal Tiger spotted in N Bengal forests after long timeIn news that would bring cheer to wildlife enthusiasts, two Royal Bengal Tigers have been sighted in Dooars forests of north Bengal, 20 yea...
17 Apr, 2009, 03.50 PM IST
- Tiger skulls, drugs bound for China seized in Manipur
A large consignment of animal parts was seized by the Assam Rifles in Manipur's Chandel district on Monday.
19 Feb, 2009, 06.04 AM IST
- Tiger census in North Bengal this year
Tiger census in North Bengal forests and sanctuaries has been scheduled in phases from November 20, the Chief Conservator of Forests (Wild ...
17 Nov, 2008, 02.50 PM IST
After tigers, clouded leopards on the brinkLast week, West Bengal forest officials seized five skins of the patterned big cat at Jaigaon on the Indo-Bhutan border.
07 Mar, 2008, 05.29 AM IST
- Committee to protect elephants in North Bengal
The MoEF has formed a seven-member committee to study and recommend steps to check the killing of elephants by speeding trains in Dooars ar...
15 Feb, 2008, 01.43 PM IST