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NEW DELHI: Recent data indicates a troubling decline in the leopard population in Uttarakhand, with the state showing a 3.4% decrease in overall leopard numbers. The current leopard population in the landscape stands at 1,109. In contrast, Uttar Pradesh has recorded increased leopard numbers, highlighting differing conservation outcomes between the neighboring states. Leopards occupy […]
NEW DELHI: In a significant move to address the long-standing night travel ban in the Bandipur Wildlife Sanctuary, the Central Government has proposed the construction of a tunnel beneath the forest area. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has directed the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for this ambitious project. Rejecting […]
NEW DELHI: In a decisive move to tackle the alarming air pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government has announced a complete ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region. This comprehensive ban, effective immediately, aims to address the severe environmental and public health challenges posed by […]
NEW DELHI: Om Prakash Chautala, the former Chief Minister of Haryana and leader of the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), passed away on Friday at the age of 89 at his residence in Gurugram. He suffered a cardiac arrest at his Gurugram home. Chautala was a prominent figure in Indian politics and had served as the Chief Minister of […]
NEW DELHI: India has reaffirmed its commitment to conserving its rich biodiversity through a robust legal framework that governs the protection and management of forests and wildlife. Key legislations such as the Indian Forest Act of 1927, the Wildlife Act of 1972, and the Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam of 1980, form the backbone of this […]
NEW DELHI: In a landmark move for biodiversity conservation, India has updated its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). This significant update was presented on October 31, 2024, during the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP-16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Cali, Colombia. The revised NBSAP aligns with the Kunming Montreal Global Diversity […]
NEW DELHI: In a pioneering move to enhance wildlife protection, Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district has become the first sanctuary in India to have a dedicated armed police company deployed to combat poaching and wildlife crimes. This initiative marks a significant step in safeguarding the diverse wildlife of Similipal including its tiger population which […]
NEW DELHI: The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has confirmed four new chronic wasting disease (CWD) cases in Eastern Region 1, bringing the total number of cases in Washington to six. This alarming development underscores the need for increased vigilance and monitoring to contain the spread of this deadly disease. All four recent […]
NEW DELHI: A tragic incident has come to light in Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh as the carcass of a tigress was discovered in a well lacking a parapet near Riddi village. This incident follows closely on the heels of another tiger’s carcass found in the Pench Reserve which raises concerns about the safety of these endangered animals. […]
New Delhi: In a heart-wrenching incident, three sloth bears, including a mother and her two cubs, lost their lives after stepping on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Naxals in the forests of Bastar, Chhattisgarh. The deadly blast occurred in the Korasnar forest area under the Barsur police station which instantly killed the mother […]