Pune's youth map heritage trees at Ganeshkhind Garden
Gen Z and millennials joined a heritage tree-mapping event at Pune's Ganeshkhind Garden, highlighting rising interest in conservation. The activity comes as the PMC plans an STP in the area.
Gen Z and millennials joined a heritage tree-mapping event at Pune's Ganeshkhind Garden, highlighting rising interest in conservation. The activity comes as the PMC plans an STP in the area.
New research uses ancient Tamil Sangam poetry to prove India's Deccan grasslands are biodiverse savannas, not wastelands, urging urgent conservation action.
Residents of Churah in Himachal Pradesh protest the commercial extraction of Kashmal roots, citing threats to biodiversity, water sources, and traditional rights. Read about the community's demands.
Assam's cabinet approved Rs 250 crore for Bodoland Council, declared wetlands as Reserved Forests, allotted land for CRPF centre, and cleared land rights for 308 families. Key decisions for state development.
Lucknow Municipal Corporation introduces a new Property Tax Management System (PTMS) with unique 16-digit IDs for all properties. Aimed at boosting transparency and compliance, it links to the Smart City Command Centre. Read more.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation unveils a Rs 5 crore skywalk in Sai Upvan and a Rs 15.12 crore Hindon Biodiversity Park under AMRUT 2.0, aiming to create a major green lung for the city. Explore the details.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court intervenes to protect Bengaluru's green cover, restraining tree felling at a Cantonment site and issuing notices to key ministries and state bodies. Read the full story.
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
Over 1.3 lakh voters in Bengal's Matua heartland may get hearing notices due to missing ancestry links in draft rolls. Many lack CAA documents, sparking fear in the community. Read the full report.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals a biodiversity tag protecting 371 trees on railway land in Bengaluru was withdrawn due to legal restrictions. Read about the implications for the city's green cover.
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Dr Navneet Singh of ZSI Kolkata receives the Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan Award for his groundbreaking work on moths, butterflies, and insect biodiversity. Discover his key contributions.
Telangana High Court demands compliance reports on Navy's ELF radar project in Vikarabad, focusing on biodiversity impact and compensatory afforestation. Next hearing in Jan 2026.
Indian scientists discover two new species of polychaete worms in East Midnapore, highlighting coastal biodiversity and pollution resilience. Read the full report.
Ahmedabad's SatLeo Labs uses satellite thermal data to map urban heat, aiding city planning and worker safety. Pilot in Tumakuru shows promise for emissions tracking and heat management.
Varanasi (Kashi) bags the Smart City Innovation Award-2025 for its pioneering 3D Urban Spatial Digital Twin project, a first in India for comprehensive city planning and disaster management.
Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the elusive bamboo shrimp in Karnataka, ending a 70-year absence. The last unverified sighting was in 1951. Read more about this ecological breakthrough.
Rajasthan becomes India's first state with 100% digitised voter lists. CEO Naveen Mahajan announces success of SIR-2026 programme, reducing document verification needs. Voters urged to check draft list on Dec 16.
Experts warn that isolated forest conservation efforts in Karnataka are failing. Success requires active involvement of local communities. Read the full analysis.
Madhya Pradesh nears completion of digital voter mapping, with 99.66% forms digitised. Draft rolls to be published on December 16. Read the full update.
UP govt abandons Ramsar tag for Dhanauri wetland near Noida airport, opts for a 112-hectare biodiversity park. Core wetland to be preserved, but construction ban avoided. Read the full story.
Schools in Amritsar observed Wildlife Conservation Day with rallies, pledges, and awareness programs. Students learned about protecting endangered species and biodiversity. Join the movement for conservation!
India witnessed 1.77 lakh road crash deaths in 2024, averaging 485 daily. National Highways see 31% of fatalities. Govt plans AI mapping, stricter licenses to curb crisis.
Trichy district's flood-vulnerability mapping identifies 373 sq km as high-risk, affecting 2 lakh people. Officials plan mock drills and annual updates for monsoon preparedness.
Panchkula police have identified 150 crime hotspots. DCP Anshu Jain details the strategy involving beat officers and tech to enhance safety. Read the full plan.
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
Bokaro DC Ajay Nath Jha orders schools to complete Aadhaar seeding and bank mapping within 72 hours. Principals' salaries may be withheld for non-compliance. Scholarship applications are also under review.
The coppersmith barbet is now Amravati's official city bird after winning an online poll. Discover how this vibrant bird triumphed and what it means for urban biodiversity.
Patna workshop led by CGWB and state officials stresses judicious use of field data in national groundwater mapping. Experts call for a common platform and training for effective resource management.