Lucknow's Urban Area Expands for Census 2027
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.
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.
Mangaluru fishing associations clarify non-involvement in CPM protest, highlight unity and development projects worth ₹87 crore. Read their demands and stance.
Kerala forest department launches three-phase tiger census covering 673 blocks. Training by Periyar and Parambikulam Foundations. Data collection until March 2026.
Andhra Pradesh launches tiger census from December 1. Nallamala forest now home to 87 tigers as population shows remarkable recovery. Learn about the counting methods.
Rising leopard conflicts in Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik prompt a first-of-its-kind census in agricultural landscapes. Experts reveal the technical challenges and urgent need for data.
Comprehensive camera trap census of Bengal tigers begins across Sundarbans Tiger Reserve and adjacent habitats. Learn about this crucial conservation effort.
Goa fisheries department intercepts Karnataka fishing vessel for illegal fishing in state waters. Catch confiscated and auctioned. Crew faces legal action under fisheries regulations.
Goa fisheries department hires local fishing canoes for rapid response against illegal fishing in near-shore waters. New initiative aims to protect marine life and livelihoods with ground-level surveillance.
TVK leader Vijay launches scathing attack on DMK after 2-month break, accusing ruling party of corruption and dynasty politics. Read his full allegations.
The 1988-92 golden batch of College of Fisheries Mangaluru releases a coffee table book documenting their journey and college legacy. A nostalgic tribute to fisheries education.
An injured Olive Ridley turtle rescued from a Mumbai beach completes 3 months of treatment and returns to the Arabian Sea. Read this inspiring conservation success story.
Massive delay in census form distribution with 61.55 lakh forms pending. D.K. Shivakumar hints at resigning from Congress presidency. Latest updates on India's political developments.
Mohali Municipal Commissioner calls hearing for 50+ objectors to boundary expansion. Critical meeting set for Nov 20 as census deadline looms. Learn what's at stake.
Kerala rushes NPR household survey completion before April 20 while simultaneously challenging CAA in Supreme Court. State's dual approach creates political tension.
Scientists achieve a world-first by spotting the elusive ginkgo-toothed beaked whale in the wild off Mexico's coast, gathering crucial data on this deep-diving species.
New report highlights dog census importance for birth control program success. India recorded 126 rabies deaths 2022-2025, Delhi reported zero cases. Learn more about the findings.