Category : Africa


Hakki-Pikki Community Faces Jail Threat in Africa

Members of Karnataka's Hakki-Pikki community from Davangere are reportedly facing potential imprisonment in an African country despite traveling with valid visas to sell traditional herbal medicines annually.

Gaur Rescued from Deep Well in Kolhapur Village

Kolhapur forest department's rapid rescue team saved a gaur that fell into a 40-foot-deep well at Jainyal village. The 3-hour operation involved pumping water and using a crane to lift the unharmed animal.

Hyderabad Bird Rescues Continue as Manja Threat Persists

Animal welfare groups in Hyderabad rescue 10-15 birds daily, including rare species, injured by Chinese manja weeks after Sankranti. Republic Day kite-flying spiked injuries, with 30% of birds dying or becoming flightless.

Rwenzori Mountains: Glaciers Shrink, Ecosystems at Risk

The Rwenzori Mountains, visible from space on clear days, face rapid glacial retreat. These non-volcanic peaks along Uganda-DRC border host unique biodiversity while their melting ice threatens regional water sources.

New Bengal Tiger Photographed in Buxa, Possibly from Bhutan

A new Bengal tiger has been photographed in Buxa Tiger Reserve, marking its first appearance in the northeast tiger landscape. Experts suggest it may have arrived from Bhutan, with officials confirming no match in national tiger photo databases.

NHAI to Build Flyover on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway

NHAI proposes a 3-km flyover near Narsingpur on Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway to tackle chronic traffic bottlenecks. The plan includes elevated ramps, pedestrian safety measures, and stormwater drainage improvements.

Uttarakhand Wildlife Rescue Centres Over Capacity

Wildlife rescue centres across Uttarakhand are operating beyond capacity, with Chiriyapur housing 23 leopards against 9 capacity. Officials cite human-leopard conflicts as primary cause, announce new facilities.

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