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Assam: Students, community members collect fodder plant seeds to restore e
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Aaranyak, a leading research-driven biodiversity conservation organisation, has partnered with local schools and community groups to launch a seed collection drive throughout the Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam as part of its larger goal of restoration of degraded elephant habitats in
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On Earth day, PM Modi reaffirmed India's commitment to environment protect
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Every year on April 22, Earth Day serves as a global reminder of our responsibility to protect the planet by bringing attention to challenges such as climate change, pollution, deforestation, and biodiversity loss. It demands a change in direction toward a sustainable future, urging individu
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Study finds biodiversity is key to better mental health
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
A study by King's College London found that spaces with a variety of natural features are associated with better mental health than spaces with less natural diversity.
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CBI nabs three in peacock feather trafficking case
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended three persons for alleged involvement in trafficking peacock feathers, the law enforcement agency said on Tuesday.
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Record-breaking tourist footfall at Kaziranga National Park, receives 3.27
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, rich biodiversity, and iconic inhabitants like the one-horned rhinoceros, Kaziranga has emerged as a top-choice destination for families and wildlife enthusiasts. This year has recorded the highest number of visitors to the park since its inception.
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Pak: Hundreds of turtles killed by electrocution in Chiniot
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Local authorities have confirmed the loss of hundreds of turtles, integral members of the river's biodiversity, due to electrocution.
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Assam Forest Department, Aaranyak launch training programme on Hoolock Gib
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Research-oriented biodiversity conservation organisation 'Aaranyak' has launched a vital training programme on Hoolock Gibbon conservation strategy at the Gibbon Conservation Centre of the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Jorhat district.
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Climate change disrupts vital ecosystems in Alps: Study
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Reduced snow cover and altering vegetation patterns in the Alps, both caused by climate change, are having significant combined effects on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in the high mountains, according to a new study.
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PM Modi arrives at Tezpur in Assam; heads to Kaziranga National Park
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Kaziranga National Park, one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in India, is home to more than 2200 Indian one-horned rhinoceros, approximately 2/3rd of their total world population. Formed in 1908 on the recommendation of Mary Curzon, the park is located in the edge of the Easter
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Delhi: World Wildlife Day celebrated at Okhla Bird Sanctuary focusing on M
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme, Programme Centres and Resource Partners (EIACP PC-RP) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated World Wildlife Day, 2024 on Sunday by organisin
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"Increase in leopard numbers is testament to India's unwavering dedication
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"Great news! This significant increase in leopard numbers is a testament to India's unwavering dedication to biodiversity. I compliment all those who are part of the various collective efforts towards wildlife protection, paving the way for a sustainable coexistence," the Prime Minister shar
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Gardeners can help to identify possibly invasive plants: Research
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Researchers from the University of Reading and the Royal Horticultural Society have discovered that gardeners play a vital role in identifying 'future invaders' - ornamental plants that could become invasive species.
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