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Assam: 5.2 hectares of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary cleared of Parthenium
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As a part of a three-day campaign of Parthenium Free Pobitora, on the first day on Saturday, about a 5.2 hectares area of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Morigaon district was cleared of Parthenium or Congress grass, an invasive weed, by the forest staff.
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Mumbai customs foil wildlife smuggling attempt at Chhatrapati Shivaji airp
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Mumbai Customs, the officers recovered Albino Red-eared Slider turtles, Marmosets, and Kinkajou from one passenger returning from Bangkok.
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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, Gujarat CM Patel to grace World Lion Day c
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
World Lion Day, celebrated annually on August 10, aims to raise awareness about the conservation and protection of lions worldwide.
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World Lion Day 2025: Barda Sanctuary thrives with 17 lions, 25 leopards
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As per the 2023 wildlife census, Barda is now home to 17 Asiatic lions, including cubs, and a healthy population of 25 leopards.
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Assam Govt recognises Aaranyak's Wildlife Lab under BNSS for forensic role
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a path-breaking move, the Government of Assam has recognized the pioneering Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) of Aaranyak and its Director Udayan Borthakur, for the purpose of utilizing the expertise in wildlife genetics and wildlife forensic analysis, pursuant to Section 329 (4) of the
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Supreme Court stays proceedings against Elvish Yadav in snake venom case
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted an interim stay on legal proceedings against YouTuber Elvish Yadav in connection with a rave party case, where snake venom and other illegal drugs were allegedly supplied and consumed.
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Assam: SESTA, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary to organise mega plantation awar
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Seven Sisters Development Assistance (SESTA) in collaboration with Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary of Assam's Morigaon district, on Monday organised an awareness programme regarding an initiative of massive plantation drive in Mayong area as a measure to mitigate climate change and also to p
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Assam: Aaranyak's nature and wildlife photography exhibition receives enth
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Van Sobi 2.0", Aaranyak's Nature and Wildlife Photography Exhibition, was successfully concluded on Sunday at Pranab Baruah Kalakshetra in Assam's Nagaon district. Aaranyak is a leading biodiversity conservation organisation based in Assam's Guwahati.
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Elephant Madhuri relocated to Gujarat facility run by Vantara from Kolhapu
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Elephant Madhuri, also known as Mahadevi, has been moved from a Mutt in Kolhapur to Vantara's sanctuary in Jamnagar following a Supreme Court order upholding the decision of the Ministry of Environment's High Powered Committee. The relocation follows years of documented welfare violations a
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Assam Forest department gives compensation of Rs 2.17 lakh to 29 farmers i
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Assam Forest department has provided a compensation amount of Rs 2.17 lakh to 29 farmers of Mayong adjoining to Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Morigaon district for crop damage caused by wild animals for the period of 2024-25.
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Kaziranga's roaring success: Home to world's 3rd highest tiger density, sa
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has achieved another milestone, as it has become the home of the third highest density of tigers in the world, said an official statement from the Kaziranga National Park.
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Elephant-human conflict: Karnataka Minister instructs continuous monitorin
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Two persons have died in elephant attacks near Balehonnur in N.R. Pura taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in the last four days.
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