A total of 5,765 wildlife sightings, including 42 tigers, were recorded during the annual ‘Machan Census on Waterholes’ at the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district on the occasion of Buddha Purnima. The exercise, conducted during peak summer when animals gather around water sources, aimed to assess wildlife presence across the reserve. TATR Field Read More…
The annual pilgrimage to Adi Kailash and Om Parvat began in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district on Friday, with the first batch of over 350 devotees setting out for the high-altitude shrines. The pilgrims, who arrived from different parts of the country, were flagged off from Dharchula by Sub-Divisional Magistrate Ashish Joshi. Officials said the administration had Read More…
The Bihar government has decided to remove the name of Sanjay Gandhi from two state-run institutions in Patna, officials said on Wednesday. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the government approved renaming the Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park as ‘Patna Zoo’ and the Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology as ‘Bihar State Read More…
Close to three lakh pilgrims have visited the Himalayan shrines of Gangotri Temple, Yamunotri Temple, Kedarnath Temple, and Badrinath Temple within the first week of the Char Dham Yatra, which began on April 19. Officials said that a total of 2,98,048 devotees had reached the four shrines by 7 PM on April 26. The data Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday marked the opening of the sacred Kedarnath Dham, signalling the commencement of this year’s Chardham Yatra. On the occasion, the Prime Minister conveyed his sentiments through a letter addressed to devotees undertaking the pilgrimage. He extended his best wishes and prayers for their safety and well-being as they travel Read More…
Colombo: Sri Lanka witnessed a significant decline in tourist arrivals in March, with authorities attributing the drop to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. According to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), the country had recorded 277,327 arrivals in January and 279,328 in February, reflecting a steady upward trend. However, this momentum was disrupted Read More…
Jaipur: The Rajasthan Forest Department on Wednesday launched ‘Project Caracal’ at the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve to strengthen conservation efforts for the rare and elusive wild cat species. The initiative was unveiled during a ‘Caracal Conservation Workshop’ attended by senior officials, wildlife experts, researchers and representatives from conservation organisations. The project aims to protect the Caracal, Read More…
New Delhi: One of the capital’s most cherished green spaces, Lodhi Garden, marked its 90th anniversary on Thursday, reaffirming its status as a vital “urban oasis” in the heart of the city. Spread across nearly 90 acres, the historic garden is home to centuries-old tombs, diverse plant species, and a variety of birds, making it Read More…
A chick of the endangered Great Indian Bustard has been born in Gujarat’s Kutch after a gap of ten years, marking a significant conservation milestone. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that the birth was achieved through a “jumpstart approach,” a specialised conservation method. The initiative was carried out in coordination with the Ministry, forest Read More…
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Monday said the state government had requested the Reliance Foundation to accommodate leopards at its Vantara facility, adding that 25 big cats have already been relocated there. Speaking in the state legislative council during discussions on amendments to the Wildlife Protection Act as applicable to Maharashtra, Naik highlighted a Read More…