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Delhi: World Wildlife Day celebrated at Okhla Bird Sanctuary focusing on M
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme, Programme Centres and Resource Partners (EIACP PC-RP) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change celebrated World Wildlife Day, 2024 on Sunday by organisin
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Odisha: DRI foils wildlife trafficking, rescues 351 Indian tent turtles in
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Indian tent turtle is listed in Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and is thereby provided the highest degree of protection.
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16 nations; 9 international organisations join India-led big cat alliance
Updated : 2 years ago IST
As many as 16 countries, including Brazil, Nepal, Bangladesh and, Malaysia, have formally joined the newly formed big cat alliance led by India, Environment Ministry officials said on Friday.
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Abhishek Ray creates India's national Cheetah anthem for NTCA
Updated : 2 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 1: India's national Cheetah Anthem was released by union cabinet minister of environment, forest and climate change Bhupender Yadav in Delhi.
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"Increase in leopard numbers is testament to India's unwavering dedication
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"Great news! This significant increase in leopard numbers is a testament to India's unwavering dedication to biodiversity. I compliment all those who are part of the various collective efforts towards wildlife protection, paving the way for a sustainable coexistence," the Prime Minister shar
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Tripura govt sacks official over controversial naming of wildlife in state
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a move that has sparked widespread attention, the Tripura government has dismissed Pravin Lal Aggarwal, the Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, on charges of misleading state authorities over the naming of wildlife in the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary and Zoo.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami summons forest officials day after 10-year-old boy ki
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday summoned officials of the Forest Department on the issue of human-wildlife conflict in the state, said the Chief Minister's Office in a statement.
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UAE: Wasit Wetland Centre joins Wetlands International
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Wasit Wetland Centre has been admitted to the Wetland International membership as part of the continuing endeavours of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) to support wildlife and maintain biodiversity in the Emirate of Sharjah.
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Andhra Pradesh: Fear grips fishermen after two massive pythons caught in n
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The massive pythons became the subject of concern for the fishermen, who then promptly reported the incident to forest officials.
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Wildlife attack: Black flag protest against ministers convoy in Wayanad
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
The Wayanad Youth Congress Committee staged a black flag protest at the Minister's convoy, which arrived in the district on Tuesday, to visit the families of deceased persons affected by the Tusker attack.
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Kerala LoP Satheesan says Left govt not taking human-wildlife conflict ser
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
VD Satheesan, Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, on Sunday, slammed the state government for allegedly "not taking seriously the matter of human-wildlife conflict," which saw two people lose their lives in the district of Wayanad within a week.
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Uttarakhand: Wildlife smuggler nabbed with 2 leopard skins in Uttarkashi
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Taking to its social media handle, Uttarkashi Police posted on X, "Major action by Uttarkashi Police on wildlife smuggling. A joint team of SOG, Purola police station and WCCB arrested a smuggler smuggling leopard skin. 2 skins were recovered."
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