To safeguard the globally significant congregation of Amur Falcons, the Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Wokha district of Nagaland, on Tuesday declared the region a temporary 'Silence Zone', reiterating the state's status as the Falcon Capital of the World.
A rare species of butterfly, the 'Spotless Baron' (Euthalia recta), has been photographed at Dzongu in North Sikkim by noted nature conservationist Sonam Wangchuk Lepcha, marking its return after a gap of five years.
Restoration efforts are currently underway on the Phidang Bailey Bridge after it sustained partial damage caused by the strong current of the Teesta River.
"Due to the width of the river at the crossing site and an island having formed, the decision was taken to launch two bridges. The first bridge was completed on 22 Oct. Working round the clock, the second bridge was completed on 26 Oct 23. The two bridges were inaugurated by Pintso Lepcha, M