biodiversity

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...

Varanasi, March 1 More than 2.5 lakh saplings were planted in less than one hour in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Lok Sabha constituency, Varanasi, on Sunday, a feat officially recognized by the Guinness World Records, officials said.The Varanasi Municipal Corporation (VMC) undertook this...

New Delhi, February 26 Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Thursday strongly advocated for multilateral cooperation, stating that in these times of protectionism, abandoning multilateralism was not an option.Speaking at the inaugural Dr. Manmohan Singh Memorial Lecture here, Merkel...

Jaipur, February 26 The Rajasthan Forest Department will organize a bird festival on February 27 at Sambhar Lake, located about 80 km from the state capital, officials said on Thursday.According to the officials, the 'Sambhar Bird Festival' will be held at the interpretation centre premises at...

New Delhi, February 26 More than two decades after the species disappeared from its enclosures, the National Zoological Park here has witnessed the birth of an otter, with officials hailing the event as a long-awaited success of conservation breeding in the capital zoo.The pup was born in...

February 25, Kohima: Kovi Meyase, Team Leader of Nagaland's Empowerment of People through Economic Development (NEPED) initiative, stated that eco-tourism should focus on empowering communities, not just attracting visitors, emphasizing that collective commitment is essential for sustainable...

New Delhi, February 24 Transforming concrete into art, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has drawn up a plan to integrate large-scale public art into its transport infrastructure, starting with artwork on 200 metro pillars across the national capital in the first phase.DMRC has also...

Guwahati, February 19 Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that if the BJP returns to power after the assembly polls, the state's education department will hire 55,000 people over the next three years.During the Motion of Thanks on the governor's address in the assembly...

Mumbai, February 18 Industrialist Nadir Godrej on Wednesday criticised the decision to carry out development work in national parks, instead advocating for "monetisation" through activities like tourism that promote biodiversity.The chairman of Godrej Industries also publicly expressed his...

New Delhi, February 18 Three cheetah cubs have been born at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking India's total population of the big cat to 38, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on Wednesday.The cubs were born to Gamini, who was relocated from South Africa as part of...

February 18, New Delhi – Good news is coming from Kuno National Park, located in the Sheopur district of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, where three new cheetah cubs were born, as India completes three years since cheetahs arrived from South Africa.Celebrations are echoing through...

Bhopal, February 18 – The cheetah population at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district has received a fresh boost, with South African female cheetah, Gamini, giving birth to three cubs on Wednesday.This new litter marks the ninth successful cheetah birth on Indian soil...

Sheopur (MP), February 18 Cheetah 'Gamini' has given birth to three cubs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the total number of these big cats in India to 38, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday.Describing it as a "remarkable" success of the...