Category : Asia Pacific


1.2M Displaced by Himalayan Disasters in 2025

A new ICIMOD analysis reveals over 1.2 million people displaced or affected by natural disasters in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region in 2025, with economic losses exceeding USD 6 billion in 2024.

Bidar Seizes Rare Red Sand Boa, Three Arrested

Bidar Forest Department officials seized a rare red sand boa snake worth lakhs being smuggled from Telangana to Maharashtra and arrested three individuals. The snake, weighing over 5.3 kg, is used for illegal activities.

Karnataka Leopard Hunt: Combing Op Enters Fourth Day

The leopard combing operation in Karnataka continues for the fourth day, with officials using thermal drones, cameras, and cages to trace the animal. Two thermal drones and four drone cameras have been deployed since Sunday.

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