India's first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report has revealed 6,327 dolphins across 28 rivers in eight states. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number, followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited Gir National Park in Gujarat, where he chaired the 7th meeting of the National Board for Wildlife and released the report of the first-ever riverine dolphin estimation conducted in the country, which estimated a total of 6,327 dolphins.
The Prime Minister also extended wishes on World Wildlife Day and said, "Today, on World Wildlife Day, let's reiterate our commitment to protect and preserve the incredible biodiversity of our planet. Every species plays a vital role--let's safeguard their future for generations to come!
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation who has been carrying out the census in collaborations with various agencies working with the park now is facing financial crunch to continue the work.
Heads of mission, spouses of Heads of Mission and diplomats of 60 nations visited the Sarnath archaeological site and Kaziranga National Park. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accompanied them during the visit.
Advantage Assam marks the largest investment promotion and facilitation initiative by the Government of Assam, highlighting the state's geostrategic advantages and its potential as a major investment destination.
Hundreds of potential voters from as many as five villages under the National Park area, including village Sendra, in the worst insurgency-hit Bijapur district, have expressed their confidence on ballots instead of bullets and exercised their voting rights in the second phase of three-tier p
The two-day 2nd Simolu Festival, celebrating the breath-taking beauty of the Bombax ceiba flowers, kicked off on February 15 at BWISANG-NA, an ethnic eco-resort nestled in Barunguri, Laokhowa in Assam's Nagaon district.
According to CM Sarma, the Tiwa Autonomous Council's seats will be increased to 42, from 36. Moreover, the cabinet has also approved a private university to be constructed in Bodoland area and a national park of more than 300 sq km.