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Assam: Kati Bihu Bird Count 2025 conducted at Kaziranga National Park
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The event aimed to promote bird monitoring, raise conservation awareness, and encourage participation among local communities, with a special focus on engaging women forest staff and the younger generation.
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MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to represent India at IUCN Conservation Congress 2
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of State for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change, and External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will represent India at the IUCN Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi from October 9.
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Assam: 104 hatchlings of three turtle species released at Hadug Beel in Po
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A total of 104 hatchlings of three turtle species--the Black Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia nigricans), Indian Tent Turtle (Pangshura tentoria), and Ganges Softshell Turtle (Nilssonia gangetica)--were released on Saturday at Hadug Beel in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon distric
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Himachal Fisheries Dept honoured with prestigious SKOCH Gold Award 2025; C
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Fisheries Department of Himachal Pradesh has been honoured with the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award-2025 for its exemplary and pioneering efforts in the conservation of the critically endangered Golden Mahaseer through a successful captive breeding programme, according to an official releas
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Himachal High Court pulls up NHAI over slow slope protection work on Chand
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has expressed concern over the slow pace of slope protection work on the Chandigarh-Shimla National Highway, where frequent landslides have disrupted traffic and endangered commuters.
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MEA calls for "restraint and diplomacy" after Israeli strikes on top Hamas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
"We have seen reports about the Israeli strikes in Doha earlier today. We are deeply concerned by this development and its impact on the security situation in the region. We strongly urge restraint and diplomacy, so that peace and security in the region is not endangered," the MEA said in
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SC orders SIT probe into allegations of unlawful acquisition of animals in
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The four-member SIT will also examine and report on issues such as compliance with wildlife protection laws, international trade regulations, animal welfare standards and environmental concerns, the Supreme Court said.
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Snow Leopard: 'Ghost of Himalayas' are found year-round in J-K; Report off
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A landmark camera trapping study conducted by the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Wildlife Protection Department of Jammu and Kashmir has confirmed year-round presence and breeding activity of snow leopards in the Union Territory -- marking a significant breakthrough for high-al
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UNHCR raises alarm over Pakistan's forced repatriation of Afghan refugees
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
"UNHCR remains particularly concerned about women and girls forced to return to a country where their human rights are at risk, as well as other groups who might be endangered." We call on the authorities to ensure that any return of Afghans to Afghanistan is voluntary, safe and dignified,"
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Purnima Devi Barman of Assam's Hargila Army leads groundbreaking conservat
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A transformative community-led conservation initiative took place at the Prek Toal Bird Sanctuary, a Ramsar site in Cambodia's Tonle Sap Biosphere Reserve, inspired by Assam's Hargila Army - a women-led movement to conserve and protect the endangered Greater Adjutant Stork.
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Gene editing offers transformative solution to saving endangered species:
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Gene editing technologies, such as those used in agriculture and de-extinction efforts, can be repurposed to provide what an international team of scientists describes as a breakthrough approach for restoring genetic variety and rescuing endangered species.
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"Rahul Gandhi's Irresponsible rhetoric endangered lives, disrupted peace i
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, CM Sarma said that 21 police personnel were injured after a violent mob attacked while attempting to forcefully enroach upon the Paikan Reserve Forest.
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