Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh), April 28 (IANS) In a major milestone for India’s conservation landscape, Madhya Pradesh has further solidified its reputation as a sanctuary for rare species by welcoming the Asiatic wild water buffalo to the Supkhar and Topla area — a part of Kanha Tiger Reserve. After releasing the sub-adult wild buffalo, one of them is male, state chief minister Mohan Yadav said, “This significant relocation marks the commencement of a strategic partnership between the governme…
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Gangtok, April 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth around Rs 4,000 crore in Sikkim, asserting that the Northeast region is India’s “Ashtalakshmi” and that the Himalayan state is an important part of it. Addressing a public gathering in the Paljor stadium, the Prime Minister said the Centre has attached special importance to the development of the Northeast over the past several years and has mo…
Guwahati, April 27 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hailed the discovery of a rare fish species in deep underground waters of Goalpara district, describing it as a remarkable example of the state’s rich and still unexplored biodiversity.In a post on X, the Chief Minister termed the finding a “fascinating discovery” and highlighted the immense ecological wealth hidden beneath the surface. “A rare fish species has been found in deep underground water in Goalpara, s…
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) Actress Dia Mirza on account of Earth Day, shared a heartfelt glimpse into her parenting approach, and revealed how her six-year-old son Avyaan has been taught to express gratitude towards nature, farmers, and those who prepare his meals, ever since he started taking solids. Taking to her social media account on the occasion of Earth Day, the actress penned a thoughtful note about instilling values of nature and environment in her child from a young age.She wrote, “Mata…
Bhopal, April 20 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Monday urged Indian Forest Service (IFS) trainee officers to adopt a people-centric and service-oriented approach to forest governance. Addressing the 2024–26 batch during a courtesy visit at Lok Bhawan, he said the role of forest officers goes far beyond administration and carries a larger responsibility towards nature, wildlife, tribal communities and future generations.“The Indian Forest Service is not merely an administra…
Jaipur, April 16 (IANS) In a significant step towards environmental conservation while respecting local traditions, the Rajasthan government on Thursday has undertaken a major initiative to reserve ‘Oran’ (sacred groves) land in Jaisalmer district to maintain ecological balance in the desert region. ‘Oran’ refers to a centuries-old system rooted in socio-religious beliefs, where local communities protect sacred groves by refraining from harming trees or natural resources within these areas.Cutti…
Guwahati, April 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday hailed the discovery of a new gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, describing it as a proud moment for the state and the Northeast region. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister said that the finding underscores the region’s rich biodiversity and reflects the growing capabilities of researchers working in the field of wildlife science and conservation.He noted that such discoveries not only add to…
New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) India’s environmental record often draws scrutiny over pollution and climate challenges, but several indicators suggest a quieter positive story — one of expanding forest cover, rich biodiversity, and growing conservation efforts across the country.Recent data and environmental assessments indicate that India has made steady gains in increasing its forest and tree cover, reflecting sustained policy interventions as well as community-driven conservation initiatives….
Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Actress and environmental advocate Dia Mirza, took to her social media account, to reveal that her six-year-old son Avyaan Azaad Rekhi is already well-versed with the migration patterns of flamingos. She highlighted that the little boy also understands the importance of protecting mangrove ecosystems, and questions on the cruelty upon them being cut.Taking to her social media account, Dia shared a series of pictures from a visit to the flamingo habitat in Airoli, Navi Mum…
Chennai, March 9 (IANS) Tamil Nadu is taking steps to introduce a structured system to evaluate the environmental and climate impact of urban tree-planting initiatives. A newly prepared roadmap proposes a scientific approach to quantify how expanding green cover in cities contributes to climate mitigation and strengthens urban ecological resilience. The framework aims to provide a reliable method to track the multiple environmental benefits created by urban forestry programmes. These benefits ex…