Haryana's first Nipun Census exposes severe foundational learning gaps. Only 7% of primary schools made the top grade, while 74% struggle with basic literacy and numeracy. A wake-up call for parents and educators.
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.
Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve sees a conservation triumph as tiger numbers skyrocket from 8 in 2010 to 54 in 2022. Officials credit habitat management and security. Read the full story.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls for aligning central OBC list with Odisha's SEBC list to resolve disparities in reservation benefits ahead of the 2027 Census. Read more.
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha's Kendrapada district will be off-limits to tourists from January 8 to 10 for the annual saltwater crocodile census. Over 22 teams will conduct a detailed count using advanced methods. Read more.
New Zealand's 2023 census reveals over 50% have 'No Religion' as Christian denominations decline. This follows a protest by a Pentecostal pastor against a Sikh Nagar Kirtan, drawing criticism from MPs. Sikh & Hindu populations grow.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launches 6th tiger census, stresses science-based management. Seeks report on Assam elephant deaths, outlines conflict strategy.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
Bhagalpur's Ghatora Wetland moves closer to becoming a Ramsar Site. Recent surveys recorded 65-70 bird species, boosting its international conservation prospects. Read more.
A forest guard was grievously injured in a tiger attack in Bandhavgarh's Manpur buffer zone during a patrol. He is receiving specialized treatment in Jabalpur. Read about the incident and the safety protocols activated.
Bombay Natural History Society joins the Asian Waterbird Census 2025, monitoring Maharashtra's wetlands. A crucial step for migratory bird conservation and habitat protection.
Valmiki Tiger Reserve in West Champaran starts a 90-day tiger census using 400 night-vision camera traps across 898 sq km to track big cats and assess prey population. Read the details.
A crucial tiger census in central India reveals significant tiger and leopard signs across Indore, Dewas, and Burhanpur. This vital corridor connects key reserves, ensuring genetic diversity and species survival. Read the full findings.
Bihar's upper caste panel defers decision on using 'Bhumihar Brahmin' in official records. Key Bhumihar organizations threaten protests, citing 1931 census data. Read the full story.
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
Peripheral towns and villages near Lucknow will be included in the 2027 Census as part of the urban agglomeration, reflecting the city's growth. A similar approach will be adopted across Uttar Pradesh.
India's Supreme Court agrees to hear a plea for including 'intersex' as a category in the national census. The Centre's Solicitor General did not oppose the move. Read the full details.
Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat empowers 160 women from 26 SHGs with aquaculture training, free fingerlings & market links under Matsya Sanjeevini. A new wave of rural livelihood.
Gujarat's fisheries sector, led by Saurashtra & Kutch, will take center stage at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Rajkot in Jan 2026. Discover the state's ambitious blue economy targets.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation seeks land for permanent shelters for stray dogs following Supreme Court orders. The city's dog population is 47,126, far above the national average. Read more.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticizes Congress over internal power struggles and clarifies the Centre's stance on the EC-led SIR census and MLA poaching allegations. Read the full details.
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) establishes a Centre for Wetland Studies to combat wetland loss, focusing on Ramsar sites like Vembanad Lake. A new study reveals an 85% drop in its water carrying capacity.
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
Essential UPSC insights for Dec 5: IndiGo's flight chaos due to new pilot rules, Modi-Putin strategic talks, the critical delay of Census 2027, and the push for flex-fuel vehicles. Stay exam-ready.
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Manipur's Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba urges the Centre to include the indigenous Meitei faith 'Sanamahi' as a separate religion in the census for accurate representation and cultural preservation.
Telangana High Court directs batch of petitions challenging gram panchayat seat reservations to a division bench. Petitioners argue seats reserved for non-existent populations.
Dhar forest department starts a comprehensive wildlife census covering 100,000 hectares. 200 personnel to use camera traps for tigers & leopards, aiding future conservation plans. #WildlifeCensus #MadhyaPradesh
Three Kerala forest personnel missing during the National Tiger Census in Bonacaud were safely located in Iruthode. The team lost communication after taking a wrong path. Read the full rescue details.
Karnataka's caste census faces delays as 13 departments miss deadlines for submitting crucial secondary data. The state government issues a final reminder to ensure compliance.