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Assam's Majuli hosts 'Charaichung Festival' to revive Asia's first protect
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The festival commemorates the 392-year-old legacy of Asia's first protected Royal Bird Sanctuary, 'Charaichung', established in 1633 AD.
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Trichy Customs arrest passenger for smuggling 48 exotic wildlife species
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a major wildlife smuggling bust, Trichy Customs arrested a passenger with 48 rare exotic animals hidden in check-in baggage.
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Global Humane Society presents Anant Ambani with Global Humanitarian Award
Updated : 3 months ago IST
With this, Anant Ambani became the youngest ever and the first Asian to receive this prestigious recognition. The award was conferred on him at an international event that brought together leaders committed to wildlife protection and animal welfare.
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Over two lakh migratory birds arrive at Chilika Lake; authorities tighten
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chilika Wildlife Division DFO Amlan Nayak said the early trends indicate a strong migratory season. "This year, the number of migratory birds has exceeded two lakhs.
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Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging transfer of elephant to Vantara
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
This comes after Bombay High Court's Kolhapur bench had earlier allowed the temporary relocation, citing the elephant's safety and public concerns.
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Black-spot Royal Butterfly recorded in Sikkim for first time
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The finding was published in the March-June 2025 issue of the quarterly newsletter Bionotes, released by the Butterfly Research Centre, Bhimtal in Uttarakhand last month.
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Kerala Minister P. Prasad wants people to eat wild boars to curb menace, f
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Kerala Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection A.K. Saseendran reacted to State Minister P. Prasad's statement on allowing people to eat wild boar meat to solve the crop destruction problem by assuring that he will get a detailed report.
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DRI busts Pangolin scale smuggling racket in Telangana; 6.53 kg seized
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a significant crackdown on wildlife trafficking, officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Hyderabad Zonal Unit, seized 6.53 kilograms of Indian Pangolin scales during a day-long operation conducted on October 4 in Hanamkonda, Telangana.
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PM Modi's gift of Rs 6,957 crore to Assam for building highways
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a press statement, Assam State BJP said, "owing to the sustained perseverance of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the earnest initiative of Prime Minister Modi, Assam today stands blessed to receive this grand boon, which will not only elevate the State but will also accele
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World Animal Day: Demand Change, Make Choices that Stop Animal Suffering,
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3: On the occasion of World Animal Day, more than one hundred children of Cambridge School, Srinivaspuri have written to the Prime Minister of India to end cruel elephant rides in Jaipur in Amer Fort. These children support the campaign of World Animal Protection t
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SIT submits sealed report to Supreme Court in Vantara Wildlife Inquiry Cas
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Supreme Court to conduct a fact-finding Inquiry into the allegations of unlawful acquisition of animals in the Vantara in Jamnagar, Gujarat, has submitted its report in a sealed cover.
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SC orders SIT probe into allegations of unlawful acquisition of animals in
Updated : 6 months, 3 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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