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Elephant population in Assam increases to 5828 in 2024
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"The last survey was conducted in Assam in 2017 and it recorded 5,719 elephants in the state. Which has increased to 5,828 in 2024. This is a positive wave for wildlife conservation in Assam," Biswa Sarma said.
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Jaipur's Nahargarh Biological Park takes steps to protect wildlife from co
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mathur said that heaters have been installed in the wildlife enclosures, and curtains have been placed on the outside to prevent cold air from entering. Additionally, changes have been made to the wildlife's diet.
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See how Karisma Kapoor said goodbye to 2024
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Wrapping up 2024, Bollywood actor Karisma Kapoor shared pictures from a wild safari and penned a note filled with gratitude.
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J&K: Vultures spotted in Udhampur as plains experience a severe cold w
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Mahesh Abrol, (Wildlife range officer from the wild department), said, " "This is a yearly phenomenon. When the temperature drops significantly in the plains, vultures tend to migrate to the hills. Their presence indicates a healthy ecosystem and is a positive sign for biodiversity."
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GEER foundation study shows wolves inhabit 2,217.66 square kilometres acro
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Gujarat is renowned for its rich biodiversity across the country. The state government has consistently prioritised wildlife and ecosystem conservation, making numerous efforts to preserve both. The forests of Gujarat are home to many rare and sensitive species, including the Indian wolf. Un
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulates forest officials for rescuing
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a post on X CM Mamata Banerjee said, "My heartiest congratulations to the forest officials of West Bengal on the successful rescue of the tigress- Zeenat. My sincere gratitude to the district administration, police, panchayat functionaries and the local people for their invaluable support
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Assam: Anti-depredation squads formed to reduce human-wildlife conflict
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Assam has taken a significant step towards mitigating human-wildlife conflict by forming anti-depredation squads in various districts in the fringe areas of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Assam's Morigaon district.
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Pakistan reports two more polio cases, countrywide number rises to 67 in 2
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
An official of the Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication at the National Institute of Health said that two cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) were reported in Tank and Kashmore.
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Aaranyak provides bee-boxes as livelihood support to human-elephant confli
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In response to the significant losses experienced due to the escalating human-elephant conflict (HEC) that poses serious challenges for both elephants and local communities in various regions of Assam, Aaranyak--recognized as the premier biodiversity conservation organization in the area-
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Art Life Gallery Hosts Inaugural Exhibition by 11-Year-Old Prodigy Rudrans
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 24: The Art Life Gallery, a vibrant cultural space in Noida known for promoting emerging talent, was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the inaugural art exhibition of Rudransh Saxena, an 11-year-old prodigy whose work left audiences in awe. Featuring
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Man dies after being attacked by buffalo in Assam's Kamrup
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Pranjal Baruah, Forest Range Officer of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary told ANI that that a buffalo outside the protected area of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary attacked the man near 1 No Dhamkhunda (Kordia) area under Pragjyotishpur police station.
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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurates advanced facility for Pashmina
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Saturday inaugurated the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, an official release said.
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