Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) The 26th meeting of the State Wildlife Board was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Bhupendra Patel, with key discussions centred on wildlife conservation, habitat protection and eco-tourism management in Gujarat’s protected forest areas. The meeting was attended by Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia and Minister of State for Forests Pravin Mali.Officials informed the board that the Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary has been included in the Nationa…
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Ahmedabad, Jan 15 (IANS) Gujarat’s Karuna Abhiyan, a flagship state initiative aimed at rescuing and treating injured birds during Uttarayan when hundreds of kites are flown across the state on Makar Sankranti, has recorded significant success this year. According to Minister Harsh Sanghavi, a total of 5,439 birds were treated across the state up to January 14, 2026, and 4,937 of them — nearly 91 per cent — were successfully saved.The campaign, which mobilises veterinarians, volunteers and…
Bhopal, Jan 9 (IANS) In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, reaching a principled agreement on the inter-state exchange of wild animals. The pact aims to enrich biodiversity in both states, particularly by reintroducing species extinct in certain regions.Under the agreement, Assam will translocate 50 wild water buffaloes to Madhya Pradesh over the next three years, in phased group…
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s journey through 2025 unfolded as a sweeping narrative of defining moments, blending national security, governance, diplomacy, spirituality and deeply human connections. From Operation Sindoor to the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, the year emerged as a vivid mosaic of devotion, decisive leadership, development milestones and people-centric engagement.The Prime Minister’s calendar was marked by heartfelt interactions with citizens…
Balodabazar, (Chhattisgarh) Dec 26 (IANS) The mornings of Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary are set to be defined not just by rustling leaves and forest calls, but by the careful counting of wings. For the first time ever, Barnawapara will host a national-level bird survey – “Bird Survey 2026”, scheduled from January 16 to 18, 2026 – marking a significant milestone in Chhattisgarh’s journey towards bird conservation, citizen science, and sustainable eco-tourism.The entire exercise will be mor…
Guwahati, Dec 25 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has been undertaking a series of proactive, technology-driven initiatives to prevent wild elephant dashing incidents and ensure safe, uninterrupted train operations across its network, successfully protecting more than 160 wild elephants during 2025 alone. Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said on Thursday that NFR’s sustained efforts have yielded encouraging results with over 160 elephant lives successful…
Bengaluru, Dec 24 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP on Wednesday alleged that the drug menace is rampant in the state and accused the Congress government of failing to curb organised crime and lawlessness.Addressing a press conference, Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka claimed that drug mafias were operating openly in Karnataka, forcing police teams from other states to come and make arrests.“When I raise the issue of drugs, the Home Minister talks about what is happening elsewhere in the country. The…