The sixth All India Tiger Estimation has started nationwide, with Belagavi's forest division conducting sign surveys across 119 locations. Officials use M-Stripes, DNA analysis, and camera traps to count tigers and guide conservation efforts.
Around 100 people including students and forest staff received training for the annual water bird census across 38 water bodies in Ghumusar North forest division on January 18.
Scholar-activist Anand Teltumbde's new book argues the proposed all-India caste census is a 'con,' not a solution for annihilation of caste. Read his critique of data politics and reservations.
Narayan Ramachandran forecasts a pivotal 2026: Trump's decline, Europe's revival, India's digital census, and global tech & geopolitical shifts. Read the full analysis.
A young leopard was rescued from an open well in Jamnia Khurd by Indore forest officials. The operation highlights the success of the Integrated Human-Wildlife Coexistence Model.
A sambar deer trapped in a 40ft well in Alme village, Pune, was rescued in a 4-hour joint operation by forest dept & Wildlife SOS. The alert animal was released back into the wild.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin urges PM Modi to consult states before finalising caste census guidelines, calling it crucial for social justice and federalism. Read his detailed letter.
Discover the top 8 global destinations famous for wildlife, from India's tiger reserves to Africa's great migration. Plan your next adventure to see nature's wonders.
The annual census in Ganjam district reveals a rise in the endangered mugger crocodile population at Ghodahada reservoir to 95, marking a positive trend in conservation efforts. Read more about the findings and reasons behind the increase.
India's first digital Census in 2027 will provide vital data for governance but risks political upheaval over delimitation and caste. A mixed blessing for democracy.
Gurgaon gears up for its first fully digital census in 2027, using a mobile app and online portal for self-enumeration. Learn about the two-phase schedule and key officials.
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
India's much-delayed national census begins on April 1, 2026, with lakhs of enumerators set to collect crucial data. Discover the scale and unique challenges of Census 2027.
India announces its first digital census for 2026, a major cocaine seizure occurs in the US, and Gurgaon faces a water contamination alert. Stay updated on these critical developments.
Chhattisgarh initiates prep for India's first digital Census 2027, featuring self-enumeration. Key dates and details for the state's landmark population count revealed.
Haryana's wildlife department urges NHAI to redesign the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as a wildlife corridor with underpasses and speed control after a series of fatal leopard accidents. Read the full plan.
Odisha prepares for the first Census phase in April-May with over 1 lakh enumerators & 15,000 supervisors. Door-to-door data collection to begin for housing details. #OdishaCensus #Census2027
India gears up for its first paperless, fully digital census in 2026. This tech-driven initiative promises faster data collection and real-time insights, marking a historic shift in national population counting.
The Union Home Ministry has set the schedule for the first digital Census of India 2027, starting with housing listing from April 1. Read key details on self-enumeration, timeline, and budget.
Haryana government freezes administrative boundaries in Mahendragarh district to ensure accurate Census 2021 data. No changes to villages or municipal areas permitted.
Odisha finalizes schedule for Census 2027. House listing in April-May 2025, population enumeration in Feb-Mar 2027. Key decisions made at state coordination meeting.
Herpetologists slam Odisha forest dept's decision to reduce Bhitarkanika's annual crocodile census from 9 to 3 days, fearing inaccurate count. Officials cite modern tech for faster survey. Read details.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the first phase of Census 2027 will be conducted between April and September. The exercise will also update the National Population Register. Get the full details.
India's 16th Census house-listing starts April 1, 2026. For the first time, households can self-enumerate online. Get all details on the digital-first approach and new questions.
The Ministry of Home Affairs announces the houselisting phase for Census 2027 will run April-September 2026, with a new self-enumeration option. Get all details here.
India's Census 2027 begins with houselisting from April 1 to September 30, 2026. For the first time, citizens can self-enumerate online. Discover key dates and what this digital census means for you.
Chhattisgarh initiates formal preparations for India's first fully digital Census 2027. Key dates, digital self-enumeration, and state-wide coordination plans revealed. Read for details.
Haryana's Education Department directs all government schools to submit detailed staff information by July 31, 2024, for the upcoming 2027 census. Get the full story on the state's preparatory measures.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary SP Goyal announces a freeze on all administrative units from 2026-2027 to facilitate the 2027 Census. Over 6 lakh personnel to be deployed for digital data collection.
Karnataka kicks off the 6th All-India Tiger Estimation across its five reserves. The state introduces carrying capacity assessment and new tech to count tigers, with results expected in 2027.