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 animals. Spanning over 3000 acres within the Green Belt of Reliance’s Jamnagar Refinery Complex in Gujarat, Vantara aims to be a global leader in…
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 move comes as part of the government’s efforts to address the challenges posed by such conflicts and ensure fair compensation for…
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 largest civet, and the Small-Clawed Otter, the world’s smallest otter species, were captured on camera during separate instances, marking a groundbreaking discovery…
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 linked to the death of a gentoo penguin. Additionally, one confirmed case of a…
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 section, welcoming school students on its inaugural day to provide them with a unique opportunity to observe the nocturnal behaviors of…
Purulia: Dukhu Majhi, a 78-year-old environmentalist from Sindri village, Purulia, is set to be honored with the prestigious Padma Shri award in recognition of his remarkable dedication to environmental conservation and tree planting, spanning over five decades. Despite facing financial constraints that impeded his formal education, Majhi has become a beacon of inspiration, having planted…
Itanagar: Yanung Jamoh Lego, a 58-year-old herbal medicine expert from the Adi Community in Arunachal Pradesh, to be conferred with the prestigious Padma Shri Award, earning her the title of “Adi Queen of Herbs.” Her remarkable contributions to herbal medicine, despite financial constraints and personal challenges, have played a crucial role in reviving the traditional…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is gearing up to unveil an exclusive Melanistic Tiger Safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve in Mayurbhanj district, offering tourists and visitors a unique opportunity to witness the rare and majestic melanistic tigers found exclusively in the state. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik shared this exciting development in a post on X. Glad to announce…
Bhubaneswar: In a unique initiative to address the escalating issue of human-wildlife conflict, the Odisha forest department is set to reintroduce trained elephants, known as Kumkis, to drive away wild elephants causing havoc in human habitations. The trained elephants will also support forest guards and officials in various activities within the jungles, contributing to overall…
New Delhi: In a significant move, India has revised its rules on wildlife trade after four decades, bringing about changes in licensing restrictions. However, the exclusion of certain species from these restrictions has raised concerns among conservationists. The revised rules, titled “Wild Life (Protection) Licensing (Additional Matters for Consideration) Rules, 2024,” were issued by the…
