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Odisha Elephant Census Reveals Stable Population with Positive Trends
Bhubaneswar: The latest Odisha Elephant Census has revealed the presence of 2,098 elephants across 38 Forest Divisions in the state, marking an increase of 122 elephants since the last census in 2017. Principal Chief Conservator…
IIT Jodhpur Research Sheds New Light on Air Pollution Sources in Northern India
Jodhpur: In a significant breakthrough in understanding and addressing air pollution, a researcher from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur has published ground-breaking findings in the prestigious journal Nature…
India Showcases Commitment to Forest Conservation at UNFF 19
New York: India reaffirmed its dedication to forest conservation and sustainable management at the 19th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF), held at the UN Headquarters in New York from May 6th to 10th May 2024. The Indian…
Tripura to Plant 15 Lakh Saplings to Boost Forest Cover
Agartala: In a significant initiative to enhance Tripura's green cover, the Forest Department announced plans to plant 15 lakh saplings of various species in phases across the state, Tripura's Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma revealed on…
Bhitarkanika National Park To Remain Shut for 3 Months from May 1
Bhubaneswar: In the wake of the breeding season of saltwater crocodiles, Odisha has announced a three-month ban on the entry of tourists and visitors to Bhitarkanika National Park, effective from May 1.
The decision, enforced by the…
Wildfire Engulfs Chandaka Forest in Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar: The wildfire that initially broke out in the Godibari forest has now spread to more areas in the Chandaka forest, posing a significant threat to the rich biodiversity of the region.
The flames reached the Jhumuka forest…
Study Reveals Unprecedented Hindrance in Antarctic Ice Expansion
Antarctica: A groundbreaking study led by Dr. Babula Jena and his team from the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research, in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey, United Kingdom, has shed light on the unprecedented hindrance…
ODRAF Teams Deployed to Combat Forest Fires in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: In response to escalating forest fire incidents in sensitive wildlife areas of Odisha, the state government has taken proactive measures by deploying Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) teams across seven strategic…
Supreme Court Broadens Constitutional Protection to Include Right Against Climate Change
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has extended the ambit of Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution to encompass the "right against the adverse effects of climate change," recognizing the critical importance of…
Deadline Extended for R&D Proposals under National Green Hydrogen Mission
New Delhi: The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy announced on Tuesday that the deadline for submission of Research and Development (R&D) proposals under the National Green Hydrogen Mission has been extended to 27th April 2024.…