Sri Lanka seeks investors for loss-making Mattala airport built with Chinese loansSri Lanka is seeking investors for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The airport has been a financial drain since opening in 2013. A...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Two weeks in the Kenyan outdoorsA journey through Kenya revealed the impactful intersection of tourism and wildlife conservation, particularly for indigenous communities.
20 Jan, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
India-Mongolia joint military exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' to begin in Meghalaya tomorrowThe 16th edition of Joint Military Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' between India and Mongolia will be held in Umroi, Meghalaya from July 3-16. ...
02 Jul, 2024, 01.15 PM IST
Rising price of staples fueled India's inflation the most in FY24, says RBI reportThe surge in food and beverage prices has emerged as a key factor driving India's inflation in the fiscal year 2024, according to the Reser...
30 May, 2024, 12.34 PM IST
A glimpse into Vantara, the ‘pet project’ of Anant Ambani, that rescued more than 2,000 animalsLocated in the 'Green Zone' of Jamnagar, Gujarat, this one-of-a-kind animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, currently houses more than 20...
26 Feb, 2024, 05.08 PM IST
India's power-puff girls at Oscars! Kartiki Gonsalves & Guneet Monga, the all-women team of 'The Elephant Whisperers', shine at Academy AwardsMeet the two women behind the Oscar-winning short documentary 'The Elephant Whisperers'.
13 Mar, 2023, 07.33 PM IST
Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill: BJP lauds move; Opposition flags concerns of Parl panelMoving the bill for passage, Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said a special chapter has been added to co...
02 Aug, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
Iconic singer Cher in Pakistan to celebrate the departure of 'world's loneliest elephant' to CambodiaThe elephant will leave a Pakistani zoo for better conditions after years of lobbying.
28 Nov, 2020, 01.24 PM IST
Railway ministry to approach CCEA for doubling of railway line from New Bongaigaon to Guwahati via Rangiya: Piyush GoyalThe Railway Minister was apprised that Tetelia - Byrnihat new railway line, doubling of Lumding – Hojai section, Agartala – Sabroom new rai...
29 Dec, 2018, 08.00 PM IST
Isha Foundation responds on allegations raised citing CAG reportWe affirm that Hill Area Conservation Authority (HACA) has given clearance to all the buildings built by Isha Foundation at 58th HACA meeti...
13 Jul, 2018, 09.20 PM IST
This Republic Day weekend skip the crowd, and head to these offbeat destinations insteadFrom Dubai to Thailand, international destinations are the latest trend in weekend travelling.
22 Jan, 2017, 05.24 PM IST
Animal campaigner seeks PM intervention against chariot festAnimal rights group has sought the immediate intervention of Prime Minister in stopping the alleged abuse of elephants during the ongoing c...
15 Nov, 2015, 02.12 PM IST
- Indo-Bangla work on free jumbo route
Human migration may remain a contentious issue between India and Bangladesh, but not elephants. The two countries are working with their re...
06 Nov, 2015, 06.57 AM IST
India postpones first ever international meet on elephantsWith only three species of elephants living in the world in 50 countries across Asia and Africa, the challenge of conserving this majestic ...
17 Oct, 2013, 07.15 PM IST
- Growing demand for ivory puts African elephant at risk
The greed for ivory in Asia has led to a massive surge in the slaughter of African elephants in the past year, says an international wildli...
18 Jan, 2010, 04.54 PM IST
- Illegal ivory trade on rise, conservation group warns
The global illicit trade in ivory, which has been increasing since 2004, moved sharply upward in 2009, Britain-based wildlife trade monitor...
08 Jan, 2010, 05.55 AM IST
- Three wildlife reserves from India added to UNESCO's list
The reserves at Simplipal in Orissa, Norkek in Meghalaya and Panchmarhi in Madhya Pradesh are added to the list on Wednesday bringing the t...
27 May, 2009, 02.39 PM IST