Chilika lake a hotspot of biodiversity"For the first time, near-threatened ferruginous ducks and a group of Eurasian otters were spotted in the lagoon in the 2022 Flora and Faun...
India marks International Tiger Day"India is home to 51 tiger reserves spread across 18 states. The last tiger census of 2018 showed a rise in the tiger population. India ach...
International Tiger Day: India committed to ensuring safe habitats for its tigers, says ModiIn a series of tweets, the prime minister said India's strategy of tiger conservation attaches topmost importance to involving local commun...
Gujarat lion deaths: Congress leader Ahmed Patel writes to PM ModiRajya Sabha MP from Gujarat said the death of Gir lions is a "manifestation of negligence" and "result of the state government's prolonged ...
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...
Big B to flag off tiger conservation bike rally tomorrowThe seven-day rally is aimed at promoting conservation of the big cat and eco-tourism in the State.
- Survey to determine density of animals at Satkosia Tiger Reserve
A sign survey, in which pugmarks, scraps and other marks are recorded to ascertain the density of herbivores and number of carnivores, will...
Six tiger reserves worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore, says valuation studyThe six tiger reserves which were surveyed for this study are Corbett, Kanha, Kaziranga, Periyar, Ranthambore and Sundarbans.
- Gautala sanctuary to get cameras for tracking animals
The wildlife division has sent a proposal seeking 12 trap cameras for the sanctuary, which will also help in the bi-annual animal census ac...
- Gautala sanctuary to get cameras for tracking animals
The wildlife division has sent a proposal seeking 12 trap cameras for the sanctuary, which will also help in the bi-annual animal census ac...
Rhino census to start in north Bengal forestsThe forest department will conduct rhino census at Gorumara National Park spread over an area of over 88 square kilometres and other adjace...
- Experts, eco-scholars conduct annual water bird census
The event was organised with the help of ministry of forest and environment and PEACE institute charitable trust, a Delhi based NGO, and Gu...
After tigers now it is time to count birds in KarnatakaWhy only tigers even birds which form part of the wild life ecosystem seems to be as important as other wild animals for the forest departm...
- Groups to be formed for tree census
Delhi’s forest department will constitute 10 groups, five from resident welfare associations and five from school eco-clubs, to carry out a...
- Extend ESI scheme to glass, bangle workers: Parliamentary panel
A Parliamentary panel has suggested extending the Employees State Insurance (ESI) scheme to glass and bangle workers in the unorganised sec...
- 'Eco-sensitive' Rohtang threatened by tourist rush
Recently, Rohtang was besieged with the number of vehicles headed for this eco-sensitive zone, said Arun Sharma, director tourism.
- Hangul may get protection similar to tigers, elephants
Prized for their magnificent antlers, the only surviving race of the Red Deer family, the hangul may soon be provided protection on the lin...