2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Tiger roaming in Lucknow outskirts trapped by Wildlife Trust of India

NEW DELHI: In a significant development, the Wildlife Trust of India team has successfully tracked a tiger that has been roaming the outskirts of Rehmankhera for the past two weeks. The tiger was captured on a camera trap installed near the Rehmankhera control room between 4 AM and 5 AM on Friday which confirmed the […]

Ministry allocates funds for tiger, elephant habitat protection

NEW DELHI: In a major push for wildlife conservation and habitat protection, the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has allocated substantial financial assistance to various States and Union Territories (UTs) under the Centrally Sponsored Umbrella Scheme ‘Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat’. This funding aims to bolster efforts in preserving critical wildlife habitats and […]

Uttarakhand sees decline in leopard population amid rising conflicts

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 […]

Central Government proposes 6 lane tunnel to lift Bandipur night travel ban

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 […]

Complete bans firecrackers to combat severe air pollution

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 […]