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Recognizing Water Stewards: Odisha Water Honours Open for Nominations
Bhubaneswar: Water Initiatives, Odisha (WIO), a prominent advocate for water and climate initiatives in the state, has announced the call for nominations for the 4th batch of Odisha Water Honours. These honours, unique to the state, aim to…
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) to be Established in India
New Delhi: In a landmark decision, the Union Cabinet, has approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) with its headquarters based in India. The initiative, aimed at global collaboration for the conservation of…
India’s Leopard Population Stands at 13,874: Report Reveals Stability and Conservation…
New Delhi: The much-anticipated fifth cycle report on the "Status of Leopards in India" was released today, offering a comprehensive overview of the leopard population and shedding light on the conservation challenges faced by these…
Banana Fiber-based Wound Dressing: A Sustainable Breakthrough in Wound Care
New Delhi: In a remarkable stride towards sustainable wound care solutions, scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have…
Odisha Govt Seeks NTCA Nod to Introduce Tigresses for Genetic Diversity in Similipal Tiger Reserve
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has approached the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) seeking approval to introduce tigresses from other landscapes into the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) with the aim of enhancing the genetic…
Reliance Launches Vantara Program for Animal Rescue and Conservation
Jamnagar: Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation have unveiled the Vantara (Star of the Forest) program, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to the rescue, treatment, care, and rehabilitation of injured, abused, and threatened…
Central Government Doubles Compensation for Human-Wildlife Conflict Victims to Rs 10 Lakh
New Delhi: Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, announced on Thursday that the Central government has increased the compensation for individuals killed in human-wildlife conflicts to Rs 10 lakh. The…
Kaziranga National Park Unveils New Mammalian Species in Biodiversity Triumph
Guwahati: In a significant win for biodiversity, Kaziranga National Park in Assam has unveiled two previously undiscovered mammalian species during a water bird enumeration survey.
The Binturong, also known as the bearcat, India's…
First Cases of Bird Flu Reported in Antarctic Penguin Population
Antarctica: The Antarctic region has recorded its first deaths in the penguin population due to bird flu. The highly contagious H5N1 virus is suspected to have caused the demise of a king penguin on South Georgia island, with a second case…
Night Safari begins at Chandaka and Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhubaneswar: In a significant move to enhance wildlife experiences, the Odisha Forest Department inaugurated a Night Safari or Nocturnal Natures Trail at Chandaka and Dampara wildlife sanctuary. The initiative kicked off at the Bharatpur…