IFS officer spots African tree in India, its unusual name sparks memories of Delhi’s Sunder Nursery. The trees seeds are loved by rhinos and hipposAn unusual African tree, known locally as Jhad Fanoos or Balam Kheera, has captured attention in Delhi with its striking maroon blossoms. I...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Doctor spots a rare fragrant tree in Gurgaon park. Indian Forest Officer links it to matchsticks from old days. Here's whyA doctor's walk in Gurgaon's biodiversity park led to the discovery of the Salai tree. This native Indian tree is known for its fragrant re...
17 Mar, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Watch: Tiger walks on ignoring two deer standing behind itThe 10-second video shows the tiger continuing to walk on, while the two deer watch it keenly for a couple of seconds, and then turn and tr...
29 Sep, 2022, 05.12 PM IST
Watch: Tiger swims across swollen river. Twitter applaudsThe first video shared by Indian Forest Service officer Ramesh Pandey on Friday showed a young tiger swim across raging currents to the saf...
22 Jul, 2022, 04.52 PM IST
Govt refers two bills to parliamentary panels for scrutinyEnvironment Minister Bhupendra Yadav moved the motion to refer the Biodiversity Bill to the Joint Committee with 21 members of Lok Sabha an...
20 Dec, 2021, 07.11 PM IST
Cricket: Indian women team’s selection panel, CAC under scanner after WV Raman's ousterThe CAC on Thursday removed Raman, who took the women’s team to T20 World Cup final in Australia, and reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was remo...
14 May, 2021, 11.08 PM IST
Bengal tiger 'Bittu' dies at Delhi zoo after kidney disorder symptomsA Bengal tiger has an average lifespan of eight to 10 years in the wild. The maximum lifespan of the animal is about 15 years.
19 Nov, 2020, 01.56 PM IST
Delhi zoo gets Bengal tigress from Kanpur for conservation breedingThe Delhi zoo did not have a Royal Bengal tigress for six years despite it being a participating zoo for the Conservation Breeding Programm...
19 Nov, 2020, 11.59 AM IST
Golfer Jyoti Randhawa arrested on poaching charges in Uttar PradeshEquipment used for hunting, a .22 bore rifle and a deer hide were seized from the international golfer, field officer Ramesh Pandey said.
26 Dec, 2018, 05.44 PM IST
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve to be under complete drone camera surveillance02 Aug, 2018, 05.10 PM IST
Leopard skins, bear bile seized in U'chal; two nabbedTwo persons were arrested today after two leopard skins and bear bile, which is believed to have medicinal value, were allegedly seized fro...
11 Oct, 2009, 06.21 PM IST
- Wildlife panel seizes 70 birds
Illegal trade of protected birds continue unabated in the city with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau officials seizing 70 live birds inclu...
25 Jun, 2009, 11.37 AM IST
- Increase in reptile smuggling worries wildlife officials
An alarming increase in the smuggling of reptiles such as monitor lizards, snakes and turtles in the Tarai belt of UP bordering Nepal has p...
10 Jun, 2009, 11.21 PM IST
- Tigress found dead in Corbett National Park
In the midst of concern over dwindling number of tigers, the carcass of a predator was found in the buffer area of Corbett National Park in...
23 May, 2009, 07.35 PM IST
- Five leopard skins seized; two arrested
A joint team of Wildlife Crime Control Bureau and Delhi police has seized five leopard skins and arrested two persons in this connection fr...
12 Feb, 2009, 05.38 PM IST
- Four exotic turtles seized from capital
In its first ever independent operation since its inception last year, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has unearthed an illegal pet trade...
06 Nov, 2008, 07.28 PM IST
- Three arrested for trading elephant molar teeth and ivory
Three persons have been arrested for alleged illegal trade of elephant molar teeth and ivory from Bijnor area in Uttar Pradesh.
14 Oct, 2008, 06.54 AM IST