biodiversity

New Delhi, March 21 The Delhi zoo experienced a significant increase in visitors, with approximately 18,000 people attending on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, coinciding with the International Day of Forests.According to a statement, the large turnout created a vibrant atmosphere at the zoo...

Dehradun, March 21 – Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav led discussions on proposals across sectors, including roads, drinking water supply, defence, irrigation, and infrastructure near protected areas, at the 90th meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife, an...

Ekta Nagar (Gujarat), March 21 In light of World Water Day on March 22, new data related to the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam highlights its crucial role in providing water, energy, and irrigation across Gujarat and Rajasthan.The multipurpose project, built on the Narmada River in Ekta Nagar...

New Delhi, March 20 The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has constituted an expert committee on invasive alien species to address the growing ecological and socio-economic risks posed by such species across the country, according to officials.The decision follows the National Green...

On the occasion of the International Day of Forests today, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, urged citizens to pledge to protect forests, safeguarding the life they sustain. In a social media post, the Minister stated that a forest is not merely a...

Mumbai, March 17 Actress and environmental advocate Dia Mirza revealed on her social media account that her six-year-old son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, is already well-versed in the migration patterns of flamingos.She highlighted that the young boy also understands the importance of protecting...

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted India's first National Report on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The ministry stated that the report covers the period from 1...

Lakhimpur Kheri (UP), March 15 Forest officials, environmental scientists, and wildlife conservationists from India, Nepal, and Bhutan have agreed to form a collaborative network to strengthen the protection and conservation of small wild cats in the region, officials said on Sunday.The...

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...