Mint on MSN.com · 14h5 RAREST ANIMAL DISCOVERIES AND SIGHTINGS IN INDIA IN 2025
In 2025, rare animal sightings in India highlight wildlife treasures, emphasizing the need for conservation to protect diverse species.
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Telangana Today · 13dIndian Galapagos islands: Hyderabad scientists dive into Western Ghats’ biodiversity
The Western Ghats are arguably far more diverse and rich in animal and plant life, which is where top biological and genetic scientists from Hyderabad are involved in some cutting-edge research in unr
Devdiscourse · 4dReviving the Ganga: A New Home for the Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle
The Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle, a critically endangered species, has been reintroduced into the Ganga river as part of India's efforts to restore the river's biodiversity. The initiative involves scientific methods,
The Hindu · 8hAbout 61% of Sikkim’s butterfly species are in the Dzongu region, study finds
“Sikkim is known as a global hotspot for butterflies according to the Government of India, but what fills me with more pride is that almost 61% of all the butterflies found in the State are from Dzongu, our home, rich in forests, culture, and traditions,” Mr. Lepcha told The Hindu.
India to formalise incentives for critical minerals recycling this year, sources say
NEW DELHI, April 8 (Reuters) - India plans to launch incentives for the recycling of 24 critical minerals this year including lithium and cobalt, two sources aware of the matter said, as part of ...
The Indian Express · 7d2 new spider species discovered in Nagaland, Meghalaya; ZSI points to importance of biodiversity studies in Northeast
The Zoological Survey of India also noted the first-ever recorded presence of two other species within the country.
The Hans India · 5d5 more cheetah cubs born in Kuno National Park
In a ground-breaking global effort to protect the endangered cheetah, a remarkable development has taken place in Madhya Pradesh’s (MP) Kuno National Park (KNP) in Sheopur district.
BBMP to revive biodiversity register after 15 years
Biodiversity panel to meet next week to finalise funds for updating long-pending inventory The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) will soon convene a meeting of the Biodiversity Management ...
Biodiversity panel to investigate tree felling in Cantonment
BMC to assess biodiversity impact, canopy fragmentation, and explore options to save 368 heritage trees slated for removal Following public outcry on the removal of nearly 400 trees for a ...
NDTV · Apr 2, 2025"Development At Cost Of Biodiversity Is Destruction": Dia Mirza Backs Hyderabad Students
Actor Dia Mirza has come out in support of the students protesting against the redevelopment of 400 acres of land adjacent to the Hyderabad Central University.
Devdiscourse · 6dISB Shines in Global Sustainability Rankings
The Indian School of Business (ISB) has excelled in sustainability, ranking 23rd globally and first in India, according to Financial Times, UK. In partnership with InCorp Global, ISB released an audited impact report highlighting achievements in energy efficiency,
Free Press Journal on MSN.com · 10dOdisha Govt Declares Simlipal Tiger Reserve As National Park, Boosting Wildlife Conservation In Eastern India
Spread across 2,750 square kilometres, Simlipal is one of India’s largest forested landscapes and a critical part of the Eastern Ghats biodiversity hotspot. Initially declared a tiger reserve in 1973 under Project Tiger, it was later designated a biosphere reserve in 1994, recognising its ecological importance and cultural significance.
The Print · 5dConservation planning should not focus solely on few flagship species: Apex wildlife body
Conservation planning must take a holistic approach and ecological assets such as lakes and wetlands, which are critical for biodiversity and migratory birds, should also be given due importance, the country’s top body for all wildlife-related matters has said.
Suman Sahai | Second Gene Bank May Establish India As a Global Leader in Biodiversity Sector
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also pronounced that the second Gene Bank “will strengthen India’s position as a leader in global biodiversity conservation” and expanded to continue that ...
Biodiversity management committees to be made operational this year
J&K Biodiversity Council (J&KBC ... The Tribune, the largest selling English daily in North India, publishes news and views without any bias or prejudice of any kind. Restraint and moderation ...
Fires rage, foresters on edge; frequent blazes stoke fears of damage to biodiversity in north
While foresters and firemen doused the flames in Baikunthapur, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), which is posted along the India-Nepal border ... pointed out that frequent wildfires affected the rich biodiversity. “The wildfires are affecting the rich ...
XLRI Jamshedpur to Host High-Impact Business-Biodiversity Conclave in Collaboration with IUCN
India's premier Jesuit business school, is proud to announce the upcoming Business-Biodiversity Conclave organized by the Fr. Arrupe Centre for Ecology & Sustainability (FACES) in ...
CNBCTV18 · 6dCheetah Nirva gives birth to five cubs at MP's Kuno National Park; Watch video
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav called the arrival of the little cubs as a symbol of the success of the Cheetah Project and the rich biodiversity of India.
Sunderbans crocs adapting, suggest photos; trap Cameras showcase delta’s biodiversity
Our crocodile number was lesser than Bhitarkanika (in Odisha). But our forest habitat is much better from the point of view of biodiversity.The disturbance or biotic interference is not much. So we were puzzled why enough nesting was not happening.
The Print · 9dZSI documents four spider species from NE region
Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Kolkata, have documented four spider species from the north-eastern region, including two previously unknown to science and two recorded for the first time in the country.
Biodiversity vs Bulldozers
Here’s the students’ narrative: “The land is rich in biodiversity and plays a crucial ... them at ‘biodiversity’, and the rest of India will lose it at ‘ecosystem’.
India's government, sugar industry face off over jute bags
NEW DELHI, April 15 (Reuters) - In India, the world's largest consumer of sugar, the federal government and producers have locked horns in court over a contentious issue: jute bags. Prime Minister ...
Free Press Journal · 12dIllegal Wildlife Trade Surges In India, Threatening Biodiversity & National Heritage
India has deployed specially trained sniffer dogs, known as “super sniffers,” leading to nearly 500 wildlife seizures across 20 states. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has recently introduced these dogs in its Northern and Eastern zones to detect smuggled wildlife on train routes.
India's climate crisis: Early heatwaves, Himalayan glaciers melting and a biodiversity collapse
Coal India is responsible for 1.53% of historical ... It was also one of the first books to show how climate change affects biodiversity loss worldwide. Her follow-up book, 2022's Under A White ...
India Today · 12dFrom Chandigarh to Nicobar: 7 key deforestation battles playing out across India
India’s infrastructure boom is fuelling mass deforestation. From Nicobar to Hyderabad, citizens and climate activists are fighting back -- on the ground and online. Earth Day has taken on urgent new meaning.
The Times of India · 4dIndia’s quiet power: How soil can shape a resilient future
As the world marks Earth Day, India faces an urgent need not just for reflection, but recalibration. With climate volatility, declining nutritional security, rural distress, and biodiversity loss converging into a complex national challenge,
Eco-Business · 10dIndia’s forests are disappearing, but not on paper
The country’s biodiversity-rich forests are failing to appear in official records due to non-classification and legal loopholes, leading to fears over their protection.
The Times of India · 1dJal, Jungle & Jameen - Mantra for biodiversity conservation
The state's name, Jharkhand, is a name derived from the Hindi words "Jhar", meaning forest and "Khand" — land or simply, "land of forests".
World Heritage Biodiversity Programme for India (WHBPI)
In April 2004, the World Heritage Centre entered into a US$ 5 million, biodiversity programme to protect India's World Heritage sites, Manas and Kaziranga and their endangered species including the one-horned rhinoceroses, tiger, pygmy hog, Indian ...