200 Join Madurai's Synchronized Wetland Bird Census 2025
Nearly 200 volunteers, including students and experts, participated in Tamil Nadu's synchronized wetland bird census in Madurai, aiming to track species trends and boost conservation efforts.
Nearly 200 volunteers, including students and experts, participated in Tamil Nadu's synchronized wetland bird census in Madurai, aiming to track species trends and boost conservation efforts.
Forest officials in Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara ban visitor entry to wildlife sanctuaries on December 30 and 31 to prevent environmental damage and illegal activities. Read more.
Gujarat seeks NTCA's help to bring a tigress to Ratanmahal sanctuary to pair with a resident male tiger, aiming to re-establish a tiger population after decades of local extinction. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu initiates a synchronized bird census in two phases, covering wetlands and terrestrial areas. The count is crucial for conservation efforts. Read the full details.
Scientists reveal the hooded pitohui, a bird from New Guinea, carries deadly batrachotoxin. Discover how its diet makes it toxic and why it's a marvel of evolution.
Rajasthan's Social Justice Minister announces 10 new drug de-addiction centres and a pension increase. Read about the state's latest welfare initiatives.
Vedanthangal bird sanctuary introduces online ticket booking to reduce crowding. Footfall rose to 1,30,000 last year. Read more about the new digital initiative and current bird sightings.
Discover how Bengaluru's urban gardens and parks are turning into unexpected birding hotspots, attracting over 100 species and fostering community conservation efforts.
Amid criticism of its Aravalli ruling, the Supreme Court of India maintained a firm stance on environmental protection in 2025, ordering probes, banning mining, and safeguarding wildlife corridors from Uttarakhand to the Nilgiris. Explore the key interven
H5N1 avian influenza confirmed in 11 Kerala panchayats. Authorities launch massive culling operation. Health officials urge caution but say properly cooked poultry is safe.
Bhilwara police arrested six and seized over 150 spools of banned Chinese kite string. The crackdown aims to protect birds and public safety. Environmentalists urge the use of cotton thread.
The Ukraine conflict has forced endangered Egyptian vultures to change their migratory path, with Rajasthan's deserts becoming their primary wintering ground. Discover the findings of a new study.
Forest officials in Kozhikode deploy additional trap cage to capture tiger responsible for killing a tribesman. Round-the-clock patrols and safety measures, including rear-facing masks, are underway. Read the latest updates.
For nearly a month, 60 forest personnel in Shivamogga's Sagar division have been tracking three elephants destroying crops across four ranges. Experts warn of corridor disruption. Read more.
Kerala's chief wildlife warden permits capture of tiger that killed a man in Wayanad. Forest department intensifies patrols, installs cages. Read the latest updates.
Aam Aadmi Party criticizes the central government's proposal to declare an Eco-Sensitive Zone around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, calling it a threat to Chandigarh's green cover and a move against public interest.
Chandigarh administration grants environment clearance for PGIMER's state-of-the-art critical care block. The ₹200-crore project, monitored by PMO, will feature 184 beds and advanced medical facilities. Read more.
Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Dhauladhar Sanctuary triggers seasonal migration, leaving endangered species vulnerable to increased poaching threats. Read about the conservation crisis.
Karnataka govt imposes a complete ban on outsider entry to Vajrapoha Falls, an eco-sensitive zone in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, following reports of wildlife harassment. Read more.
In a shocking discovery, 80 turtles were found concealed in sacks at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Junction in Chandauli. The forest department has taken custody and plans to release them at Sarnath Turtle Sanctuary. Read the full story.
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurva village. This marks the 5th fatal human-leopard conflict in the district this year. Read about the incident and forest department's response.
Discover the epic journey of migratory birds from Siberia to India's wetlands. Learn about their routes, challenges, and why India is a crucial winter refuge. Explore the spectacle!
CM Bhajan Lal Sharma unveils Rajasthan's Circular Economy Incentive Scheme 2025 to boost resource efficiency. Plan includes Climate Action 2030 & a Centre of Excellence. Read more.
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil raises urgent concern in Rajya Sabha over the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Only 3 females remain in Kutch sanctuary. Read the full story.
The Glossy Ibis, locally called 'Chhota Bujja', is back in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, after its first recorded breeding last year. Experts confirm their return to ponds and rivers. Discover the details of this significant ecological event.
The Centre has sought clarifications from Punjab on the Sukhna ESZ proposal, causing further delays. Residents of Kansal and Naya Gaon protest the 1km limit, fearing loss of land value and livelihood.
In a landmark event, Dewas forest officials document first sighting of rare Dholes in Kheoni wildlife sanctuary, indicating a thriving ecosystem. Read more.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss clashes with Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino during a federal operation. Watch the confrontation that highlights US immigration tensions. Read the full story.
H5N1 avian influenza infects cattle and poultry workers, with 986 global cases since 2003. Experts say human-to-human spread remains unlikely, but vigilance is key. Learn the risks and prevention steps.
Union government reveals Goa diverted 183 hectares of forest land for 34 non-forest projects, including an airport and railway lines, since April 2021. Details on compensatory afforestation inside.