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Similipal becomes India's 107th national park, Odisha's 2nd

Mayurbanj, April 25: Odisha's Similipal Tiger Reserve has been conferred the status of National Park. With this, Similipal has become the state's second national park after Bhitarkanika and 107th in the country.

Odisha: Similipal officially declared as a national park

Bhubaneswar, April 24: In a significant development, the Odisha government on Thursday officially declared Similipal in Mayurbhanj district as a National Park, under the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Delhi Speaker seeks IGNCA help for Assembly building's conservation

New Delhi, April 22: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, on Tuesday, asked the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) to submit a report within three weeks on a conservation plan for the legislature building that served as the first Parliament of Independent India.

Himachal to move court to seek regularisation of 2,183 roads

Shimla, April 22: Himachal Pradesh Forest Department will file a review petition in an appropriate court before May 10, seeking regularisation of 2,183 roads constructed in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act (FCA) of 1980.

Vijender Gupta convenes meeting on heritage, conservation plan for Delhi Assembly building

New Delhi, April 22: Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, Vijender Gupta on Tuesday convened a key meeting with leading experts and officials to initiate the development of a comprehensive heritage and conservation plan for the iconic Delhi Legislative Assembly building--a site of profound historical and national significance.

Spare 5 minutes for Mother Earth: Minister Ashish Sood urges people of Delhi to save power on Earth Day

New Delhi, April 22: On the occasion of World Earth Day, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood on Tuesday urged the residents of the national capital to switch off all electrical appliances for five minutes from 8:00 pm to 8:05 pm, as a symbolic gesture to promote environmental awareness.

MP govt's Rs 145-crore plan to mitigate human-tiger conflict

Bhopal, April 22: To address the increasing cases of tiger-human conflict, the Madhya Pradesh government has approved a plan of Rs 145 crore to install chain-link fencing in the buffer zones of nine tiger reserves of the state.

Assam : Mithu Gogoi's orchid garden in Jorhat Blooms with 9,000 Kopou phool, cultural and conservation marvel

Jorhat,, April 22: : Tucked away in the lush landscape of Rangajan, Jorhat, blooms a breathtaking wonder a vibrant orchid jungle home to over 9,000 Kopou Phool (Rhynchostylis retusa), lovingly nurtured by Mithu Gogoi, a farmer and passionate nature enthusiast.

Let's celebrate earth by committing to a sustainable future, says Allu Arjun

Chennai, April 22: Telugu star Allu Arjun, whose upcoming film director Atlee is the talk of the town, has on the occasion of Earth Day, urged people to celebrate our planet "by nurturing its beauty, conserving its resources and committing to a sustainable future."

Modi govt working for sustainability with 'unwavering' commitment, says HM Shah on Earth Day

New Delhi, April 22: As the world observed Earth Day on Tuesday, leaders across the political spectrum reaffirmed their commitment to environmental protection and praised the Modi government's continued push for sustainable development, climate responsibility, and ecological balance.

Armaan Malik: 'What In The World' is a call to pause, reflect, reconnect with the world

London, April 22: As the world celebrates Earth Day on Tuesday, over 30 acclaimed artists from across the globe have released new music infused with the sounds of nature, which includes Indian singer and songwriter Armaan Malik, who said his track contributes “What In The World,” is a call to pause and reconnect with the world.

Two-phase Asiatic lion census to be conducted in Gujarat from May 10 to 13

Ahmedabad, April 21: The Gujarat Forest Department will conduct the 16th Asiatic lion population estimation between May 10 and 13 this year.

Take care of water resources: MP CM Mohan Yadav after performing Shramdaan in Ujjain's Shipra river

Ujjain, April 21: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav took a holy dip in the Shipra river, performed Shramdaan, and worshipped at Ram Ghat in Ujjain district on Monday.

From tiger state to cheetah state: MP CM Mohan Yadav after cheetah release, lauds PM Modi's wildlife vision

Indore, April 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his blessings to make Madhya Pradesh a 'cheetah state' from being a 'tiger state'.

MP: 2 Cheetahs released in Gandhi Sagar sanctuary under 'Project Cheetah'

Neemuch, April 20: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday released two cheetahs in the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary under Project Cheetah, marking a new phase in the government's wildlife conservation efforts.

Four more cheetahs to be released soon in Gandhi Sagar sanctuary: MP CM

Bhopal, April 20: The Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district, on Sunday, officially became the new habitat for two cheetahs, Pavak and Prabhas.

Delhi Minister orders strict action against illegal units polluting Yamuna

New Delhi, April 20: Ordering strict action against polluting and illegal industries, Delhi Minister for Water, Irrigation and Flood Control, Parvesh Verma, said on Sunday that the city government will work in close coordination with Haryana to ensure that untreated water does not flow into the Yamuna River.

Two cheetahs Pavak and Prabhas to be released in MP's Gandhisagar sanctuary tomorrow

Bhopal, April 19: Under a regional translocation initiative, two male cheetahs named 'Pavak' and 'Prabhas' are set to relocate from Kuno National Park in Sheopur to Gandhisagar Sanctuary in Mandsaur on Sunday morning.

GCC Statistical Centre: 6.6% increase in wildlife reserves across GCC countries

Muscat, April 20: The latest statistics issued by the Statistical Centre for the Cooperation Council for the Arab Countries of the Gulf (GCC-Stat) indicate a 6.6% increase in the area of terrestrial reserves across GCC countries in 2023, reaching 390.5 thousand square kilometres, compared to 366.5 thousand square kilometres in the previous year.

MP CM Mohan Yadav to release cheetahs in Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary

Bhopal, April 20: In a step towards wildlife conservation and continuing Project Cheetah, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday announced that he is going to introduce cheetahs in the Gandhi Sagar wildlife sanctuary.

Tiger panic in MP village ends with surprise return of missing man

Umaria (Madhya Pradesh), April 19: Panic swept through the villages near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve this week as a 45-year-old man mysteriously vanished, sparking fears of another deadly human-wildlife encounter in the already tense region.

First four of eight cheetahs to be brought to India from Botswana will arrive in May

Bhopal, April 19: As part of efforts to give a boost to the 'Cheetah Project', the first four of the eight cheetahs to be brought to India from southern Africa will arrive in the country in May. The eight big cats will be brought to India from Botswana in two phases, media reports quoted officials as saying on Saturday.

Two cheetahs to be shifted from Kuno to Gandhi Sagar sanctuary on April 20: MP CM

Bhopal, April 19: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that two cheetahs -- a male and a female -- from the Kuno National Park (KNP) will be relocated to the Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary on April 20.

Union Minister chairs meeting of IIFM-Bhopal over protection of cheetahs

Bhopal, April 18: Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Friday, chaired the 40th annual general meeting of the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) society in Bhopal to review the progress on 'Project Cheetah'.

Need collective efforts to protect environment: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav

Bhopal, April 18: Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said on Friday that collective efforts are needed to protect the forest and environment.

Cheetahs to be introduced at Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, April 18: After Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh's Sheopur district, Cheetahs are planned to be introduced at Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary situated on the border of Mandsaur and Neemuch districts in the state, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said.

Why are snakes overlooked in wildlife counts, asks MP CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, April 18: In a fiery yet thought-provoking address on Friday, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav stunned the audience, including Bhupender Yadav (Union Forest Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change) by raising an unexpected but crucial question; “Why are reptiles missing from the wildlife census?"

State Wildlife Board clears Gargai Dam Project to meet Mumbai's water supply needs

Mumbai, April 17: In a significant move to address the drinking water needs of Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis led the State Wildlife Board (SWB) on Thursday granted approval for the wildlife and environmental clearances required for the Gargai Dam project.

Gujarat's 18 heritage sites attract over 3.6 mn visitors in 2024

Ahmedabad, April 17: More than 3.695 million domestic and international tourists visited Gujarat's 18 heritage sites in 2024, as per government data shared on Thursday.

Two Cheetahs to be relocated from Kuno National Park: DFO Sanjay Raikhere

Neemuch, April 18: As an ongoing project for the second habitat of Cheetahs nears its end in Madhya Pradesh's Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Sanjay Raikhere on Friday morning said that two Cheetahs would be relocated from Kuno National Park, which is understood to be its first habitat in the country.

India and International Big Cat Alliance sign headquarters agreement

New Delhi, April 17: India and the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed the Headquarters Agreement on Thursday in New Delhi, which provides for India to be the host for the IBCA Headquarters and Secretariat and entails necessary provisions to enable IBCA to meet its intended objectives.

Community engagement key to restoring rivers, aquatic biodiversity: C.R. Patil

New Delhi, April 17: Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil has stressed the need for increasing community participation in projects related to restoration of aquatic biodiversity and improving river health, an official said on Thursday.

Madhya Pradesh advances vulture conservation, 6 captive breeding vultures released into natural habitat

Bhopal, April 17: Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has taken major step in conservation of vultures and released six captive breeding vultures into their natural habitat from Vulture Conservation Breeding Center located in Kerwa, Bhopal, aiming to save and protect the endangered species.

32,000 people visit Vadnagar Archaeological Experiential Museum in 75 days

Gandhinagar, April 17: As the nation, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is moving towards becoming a developed country by 2047 with the mantra of 'Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi', Gujarat is also making invaluable contribution in realizing this vision, reads an official press release.

India signs Headquarters Agreement with International Big Cat Alliance

New Delhi, April 17: India formally signed the Headquarters Agreement with the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) earlier today, solidifying its role as the host nation for the alliance's permanent base, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

Madras HC imposes comprehensive ban on plastics across Western Ghats

Chennai, April 16: In a significant ruling to protect the ecologically fragile Western Ghats, the Madras High Court has imposed a comprehensive ban on the manufacture, storage, transport, supply, sale, and distribution of 28 plastic products across the region - from the Nilgiris to the Agasthiyar Biosphere Reserve in Kanniyakumari district.

BRS welcomes SC order on Kancha Gachibowli land

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