Leh: The agitation in Ladakh Union Territory (UT) gained momentum, with the Leh Apex Body and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk declaring plans for a protest march to the border on April 7. Wangchuk, renowned for his environmental advocacy, described the decision to march to the border as a “Gandhian way of protest” aimed at safeguarding…
Leh: Renowned education reformist and climate activist, Sonam Wangchuk, concluded his 21-day hunger strike on Tuesday, emphasizing that while his fast had ended, the movement for Ladakh’s statehood and ecological protection would persist. Wangchuk, who had been fasting in sub-zero temperatures in Leh since March 6, passed on the baton to women protesters, who are…
Bhubaneswar: To protect the nesting and hatching process of Olive Ridley sea turtles, the Odisha Government has imposed restrictions on visitor entry to the mass nesting sites. The prohibition will be in effect during the period of nesting until the completion of the emergence of hatchlings. The decision comes in response to concerns about the…
Bhubaneswar: Debrigarh Sanctuary and Hirakud Reservoir have witnessed a surge in ecotourism this year, attracting nature enthusiasts and foreigners to explore the rich biodiversity of the region. One of the highlights of this eco-tourism hotspot is the eastern side of the 7 sq. km Bat Island inside Hirakud, which has been transformed into an enchanting…
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 acknowledge individuals and communities for their outstanding contributions to water, river, and ecology conservation and restoration. The…
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 big cats, has been granted a one-time budgetary support of Rs. 150 crore for a period of five years,…
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 majestic creatures. According to the report, India’s leopard population is estimated at 13,874 individuals, indicating a stable trend compared to…
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 developed an eco-friendly wound dressing material using banana fibers. India, being the world’s largest banana-farming country, grapples with a surplus of…
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 diversity of Royal Bengal Tigers. This move comes in response to the growing population of melanistic tigers, constituting 40% of the tigers…
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…
