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Arunachal CM releases 'Biodiversity Action Plan' to empower communities to protect environment

Itanagar, March 13: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday released the "Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A People's Plan" that aims to fulfil the Pakke Declaration and achieve the National Biodiversity Targets.

Genetic study estimates 51 rare Asian elephants in Cambodia's northern plains

Phnom Penh, March 13: The first-ever genetic study of endangered Asian elephants has been conducted in Cambodia's northern plains, estimating that the population of the mammals in the region was 51, said a Fauna & Flora Cambodia's press release on Thursday.

All 17 Municipal corporations to become solar cities: CM Yogi Adityanath unveils plan at NCAP

Gorakhpur, March 13: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the National Conference on the National Clean Air Program (NCAP), which was organized by the Municipal Corporation in Gorakhpur on Wednesday.

Union Minister C.R. Patil chairs 14th ETF meeting on Ganga conservation

New Delhi, March 12: Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil chaired the 14th meeting of the Empowered Task Force (ETF) on Ganga conservation, reaffirming the government's commitment to making the river cleaner and more sustainable through an integrated and technology-driven approach, a release from Ministry of Jal Shakti said.

Kerala to support initiatives for Marine Stewardship Council certification in fisheries

Thiruvananthapuram, March 12: Emphasising the urgent need to maintain sustainability in the fisheries sector, the Kerala government has offered to support initiatives for Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification.

MP's four historical sites secure place in tentative list of UNESCO's World Heritage

Bhopal, March 12: Four historical heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh -- Ashokan edict sites, Chausath Yogini temples, Gupta period temples and fortresses of the Bundela dynasty have found recognition from the UNESCO.

'Rs 9.91crore spent in Gujarat's Tapi under CAMPA project in two years'

Gandhinagar, March 12: The Gujarat Minister of State for Forest and Environment, Mukesh Patel, said on Tuesday in the Assembly that reforestation work covering 855 hectares in Tapi district has been carried out under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) scheme over the past two years at a cost of Rs 9.91 crore.

Karbi women discuss issues potent for igniting social change

Guwahati, March 11: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with the Centre for Karbi Studies (CKS) and the Holistic Life Transforming & Empowering Society (HLTEC), celebrated International Women's Day (IWD) 2025 with a panel discussion at Yellow Tree Cafe, Diphu, Karbi Anglong, in Assam.

Gujarat: Gir conservation strengthened with advanced surveillance, speed monitoring technology

Gandhinagar, March 11: Transformative efforts were undertaken to protect the environment of Gujarat's Greater Gir region under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was the Chief Minister of the state, said an official release.

PM Modi expands 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative globally with tree plantation in Mauritius

Port Louis, March 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam, planted a tree at the Botanical Garden in Mauritius on Tuesday as part of the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, promoting tree planting in honour of mothers.

MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates 'Madhav Tiger Reserve' in Shivpuri

Shivpuri, March 11: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated the newly established "Madhav Tiger Reserve" in Shivpuri district on Monday.

Study raises possibility of country without butterflies

Washington DC, March 11: A study has been released, which for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States.

MP: CM Yadav, Union Minister Scindia release tigress in Madhav National Park

Bhopal, March 10: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav and Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia released a tigress into the wilderness of Madhav Tiger Reserve in Shivpuri on Monday, located 325 km north of Bhopal.

TN govt to hold meet with fishers on final Coastal Zone Management Plan draft

Chennai, March 10: The Tamil Nadu Environment Department will hold consultative meetings with representatives of various fishermen associations across the state to discuss the final draft of the Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP).

MP CM, Scindia to inaugurate Madhav National Park as 9th tiger reserve today

Bhopal, March 10: Set against the backdrop of a 13-km long stone wall that stands as a barrier between humans and tigers, Madhav National Park in Shivpuri is poised for a significant moment on Monday when state Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav will release two tigers in the wilderness.

West Bengal: Forest officials discover carcass of 'Makna' elephant in Bagdogra

Siliguri, March 9: A carcass of a Makna elephant (male elephant without tusks) was found in the jungles of Bagdogra in the Kurseong division of Darjeeling, an official said on Sunday.

India blessed with wildlife diversity: PM Modi after country adds 58th Tiger reserve

New Delhi, March 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India's rich wildlife diversity and cultural commitment to conservation after the country added its 58th Tiger Reserve.

Amazing news, says PM Modi as MP earns another stripe for tiger conservation

Bhopal, March 9: Overwhelmed by another stripe which Madhya Pradesh earned the other day for its Madhav National Park, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted on social media about the new recognition of the park as the state's ninth tiger reserve - a true sanctuary for these majestic creatures for many years.

Always at forefront of protecting animals: PM Modi on opening of India's 58th Tiger Reserve

New Delhi, March 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday celebrated the establishment of the country's 58th and Madhya Pradesh's ninth Tiger Reserve, reaffirming the Centre's commitment to wildlife protection and environmental conservation.

Assam's 'Elephant Girl' Parbati Barua shatters gender stereotypes in wildlife conservation

Guwahati, March 8: Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India's first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men.

Jairam Ramesh hails SC order on Forest Conservation Amendment Act, says stinging rebuke on efforts to dilute regulatory systems

New Delhi, March 6: Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh on Thursday lauded the Supreme Court order on pleas against the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 and said it is "a stinging rebuke to the Modi Government's systematic efforts to dilute the institutions and regulatory systems" for ecological conservation in the country.

Tamil Nadu: Male tiger found dead in Nilakottai Forest Reserve

Nilgris, March 6: A male tiger was found dead in the Edakkodu field area of Nilakottai Forest Reserve in Tamil Nadu's Nilgris district under Vilangur Police Station, officials said on Thursday.

64 forest plant species cannot transit freely: MP HC annuls 2015 govt notification

Bhopal, March 6: The Madhya Pradesh High Court has invalidated a 2015 government notification which permitted the felling of several species of trees and their transportation without a permit.

Rising concern over human-wildlife conflict situation in Majuli river island in Assam: Study

Guwahati, March 5: A biodiversity conservation organisation, Aaranyak, has revealed a concerning increase in human-wildlife conflict (HWC) in the Majuli River Island district of Assam compared to previous years. Rhinos, wild buffaloes, wild boars, elephants, and even tigers frequently damage crops and livestock in the areas covered under the study, said the organisation.

Madhav National Park to become Madhya Pradesh's 9th Tiger Reserve soon

Bhopal, March 5: The Madhav National Park (MNP) in Shivpuri district of Gwalior-Chambal region will soon become the ninth Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday.

Virat Kohli praises Anant Ambani's wildlife conservation efforts at Vantara

New Delhi, March 5: Star India batter Virat Kohli hailed Anant Ambani and his team for their commitment to wildlife conservation at Vantara, a unique rescue and rehabilitation initiative.

Madhya Pradesh to get its 9th tiger reserve soon, says CM Mohan Yadav

Bhopal, March 5: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday said that the state would get its ninth tiger reserve as 'Madhav Tiger Reserve' soon.

Keep it up Beta...: SRK Praises Anant Ambani's Vantara project, says love for animals reflects purity of heart

Mumbai, March 5: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has expressed his admiration for Anant Ambani's wildlife conservation project, Vantara, located in Gujarat's Jamnagar.

Sachin Tendulkar praises Anant Ambani's wildlife conservation efforts at Vantara

Mumbai, March 5: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Anant Ambani and his team for their commitment to wildlife conservation at Vantara, a unique rescue and rehabilitation initiative.

TN: 60-year-old female elephant passes away in Trichy

Trichy, March 5: A 60-year-old female elephant named Jaini, who was being cared for at the MR Palayam Government Elephant Rehabilitation Centre in Reserve Forest under the Trichy Forest Division, has passed away.

PM Modi's love for animals goes back a long way, and they love him back

New Delhi, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's affection for animals is well-known, and his love for them is not something new. Even before assuming office as Prime Minister, he had a deep bond with animals.

Stalin urges PM Modi to exclude Gulf of Mannar from petroleum, gas block auction

Chennai, March 4: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to exclude the ecologically sensitive Gulf of Mannar from the auction of petroleum and natural gas blocks.

Vantara, a vibrant example of our centuries old ethos of protecting animals: PM Modi

Ahmedabad, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing his thoughts on the commendable effort by Vantara – one of the world's biggest animal rehabilitation centres – that is situated in Gujarat, said that it was serving as a "vibrant example of our centuries old ethos of protecting those we share our planet with."

Vantara wildlife centre vibrant example of centuries-old ethos to protect those we share planet with: PM Modi

New Delhi, March 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited Vantara, the world's largest wildlife research centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar and praised the wildlife conservation initiative, calling it a vibrant example of India's centuries-old ethos of protecting all living beings.

Mahila and Yuvak Mandals to be compensated for forest conservation: CM Sukhu

Shimla, March 4: While reviewing the various schemes and projects of the Forest Department here today, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed to rope in the Mahila Mandals and Yuvak Mandals, Self Help Groups and Panchayats to enhance and conserve the forest cover in the State.

PM Modi inaugurates Vantara in Jamnagar, feeds lion cubs, giraffes

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