biodiversity

Raipur, March 14 Climate change has emerged as one of the most serious challenges facing the world, said National Green Tribunal Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava on Saturday, emphasizing the need to adopt sustainable development by combining traditional knowledge with modern technology...

New Delhi, March 14 The Delhi Forest Department is planning a four-year eco-restoration project to remove 'kikar' and other invasive species from the Ridge forests of the national capital, officials said on Saturday.According to the officials, the project is being undertaken under a working...

Itanagar, March 14 Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen KT Parnaik (Retd) said on Saturday that higher education must progress with a clear and purposeful vision.In his address during the inaugural session of the 23rd Conference on Higher and Technical Education in Itanagar, Parnaik urged...

Mumbai, March 13 Actress Dia Mirza has been on a fitness journey, sharing daily glimpses of her intense workout sessions on social media. However, during her latest workout session, the actress from "Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein" was joined by her little companion.Dia posted a black-and-white...

Itanagar, March 11 The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday constituted a committee to study the increasing human-animal conflicts in the state and recommend measures for wildlife protection.Announcing the formation of the committee, Speaker Tesam Pongte said senior BJP MLA Wanglin...

Kolkata, March 11 Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two new species of lichen moths in the eastern Himalayan region.The newly identified species – Caulocera hollowayi by S Singh, N Singh & Bhattacharya, 2026, and Asura buxa by Bhattacharya, S Singh & N Singh...

Chennai, March 9 Tamil Nadu is taking steps to introduce a structured system to evaluate the environmental and climate impact of urban tree-planting initiatives.A newly prepared roadmap proposes a scientific approach to quantify how expanding green cover in cities contributes to climate...

Bhopal, March 9 India's cheetah population crossed the 50-mark on Monday after the birth of five cubs to a Namibian cheetah, 'Jwala', at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park, bringing the national total to 53.The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who noted...

New Delhi, March 9 BJP's nominated Rajya Sabha member Ujjwal Nikam on Monday sought protection of urban forests to improve air quality in cities.Participating in a discussion on the working of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Upper House, he suggested setting up a...

Kohima, March 9 Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio presented the Nagaland Agriculture Policy 2025 in the assembly on Monday, outlining a detailed roadmap to strengthen the sector, enhance farmers' income, and promote climate-resilient farming practices.The policy aims to address long-standing...

New Delhi, March 9 Namibian cheetah Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh on Monday, bringing the country's total cheetah population to 53, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced.This development comes days after cheetah Gamini gave birth to four...

Mumbai, March 7 Actress Dia Mirza has once again expressed her concern over the ongoing environmental degradation, stating that her "almost five-year-old understands that when trees are cut down, we are not just clearing land, we are erasing life."Sharing a strong message on her social media...

Itanagar, March 6 Arunachal Pradesh Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Wangki Lowang on Friday said that frequent human-animal conflict in the state is largely the result of a shared landscape where globally significant biodiversity coexists with forest-dependent livelihoods...

London, March 5 Dr. Krithi K. Karanth, CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS), became the first Indian to win a prestigious conservation prize from the Royal Geographical Society in London on Thursday.Karanth, based in Bengaluru, was named a joint winner of the 2026 Esmond B. Martin...

Leh/Jammu, March 3 The Army's Fire and Fury Corps and the Ladakh administration signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Tuesday to preserve the fragile high-altitude ecology of the region and conserve key wildlife species, including the snow leopard, Himalayan wolf, ibex, marmot, and...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed the government's commitment to wildlife conservation on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.In a social media post, Mr. Modi stated that World Wildlife Day is a day to celebrate the incredible biodiversity that enriches the planet and sustains ecosystems...

New Delhi, March 3 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible biodiversity that enriches the planet and sustains the world's ecosystems.He also said that it is a day to acknowledge everyone working towards wildlife protection."We...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated India's commitment to wildlife conservation on the occasion of World Wildlife Day.In a social media post, Mr. Shah stated that India's enduring values emphasize living in harmony with nature. He added that, from the majestic tiger to the smallest...

New Delhi, March 3 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in observing World Wildlife Day, reaffirming India's commitment to conservation, sustainable practices, and the protection of natural habitats.In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of preserving...

Varanasi, March 1 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency, Varanasi, set a new world record on Sunday, surpassing a Chinese achievement by planting over 2.5 lakh saplings in less than an hour at a planned urban forest, according to an official.The Guinness World Records...