Amur falcon sighted near Point Calimere

Fire ritual - Dangerous trek
Kaziranga among reserves with highest tiger density
IUCN slams move to turn Kokilabari into varsity campus
GI registration sought for 2 agri products
Ancient idol found in Malda
How Science and Tech Flourished in Ancient India
Too much sweet Pongal not good for cows: veterinarians
Feeding out of murky waters
Community cheer
Butterfly species thought to be extinct found in Madhya Pradesh
The killing of Jatayu by Ravana in Paintings
A party in the cow shed
Magh Bihu and Surya Namaskar
Wayanad bird census records 140 species
Poanglum Mini Hornbill Festival begins
Nature’s offering
Divine Sanctuary
Essence of Magh Bihu
Ancient rock art found in cave near Andipatti in Theni district
A lake sustains local residents during lockdowns
Vets seek rules to ban use of animals in circuses
State renews push to get Ramsar tag for 13 wetlands
Clouded leopard sighted in Nagaland
At Sanjay Lake, dip in waterbird species this time compared to last 3 yrs
Rare albino crocodile born in Bhitarkanika hatchery
400-year-old mural found in Annamalayar Temple
70 years after they became extinct in India, Centre to reintroduce cheetahs
10.74 lakh birds flock to Chilika Lake
Albino migrant duck spotted in Pallikaranai
Researchers come across two new plant varieties in Kerala
Seeking cultural heritage tag for Mysuru Dasara
In Ptolemy’s Word Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Karnataka
Bamboo ballads
Wind chill, rain make Tiruchi a haven for migrant birds
Legend has it…
A calendar to raise awareness about endangered mammals
Over 400 species of birds, butterflies recorded during annual survey
Spanish sparrow spotted at Ponnani
Ecological conservation takes centre stage
‘Sacred Groves’ of Madurai, Dindugul through the lens
The great penance: Is it Arjuna or Bhagiratha?
A temple art form swings across gender barrier
Efforts on to get site at Sannati included in World Heritage list
Youth provide a home for displaced birds in Anantapur
Students discover 10th C Jain idol, weapon in Pudukkottai
Flamingos breeding in TN? Pics of chicks raise speculation
A Treasure Trove of Rock Art in Bhimbetka
Rare black rock art depictions found in A.P.
Shrinking wetlands driving dragonfly’s decline, says IUCN
Changes in biodiversity law may weaken regulation
Forest Department plans to add 28,000 hectares to Point Calimere sanctuary
Forest Department reticent about developments concerning elephant protection policies
Todas celebrate annual fest with spiritual fervour
Rock paintings, petroglyphs discovered in Madurai cave
A 22-km channel comes alive after 45 years
New variety of rose named after M.S. Swaminathan
Heritage high, hype and hyperbole
High court directs govt to strictly implement animal slaughter rules
Early Narasimha sculptures from Karnataka
IUCN bats for World Heritage Sites in Hindu Kush Himalayas
Legendary Kannimara teak to get good care
Reviving 400-year-old Mughal era water structures to combat climate change in MP’s Burhanpur
152 species spotted in bird race
A chance encounter with rare species
Rare migratory birds spotted in Lucknow
Wearing Heritage
Ray of hope for the ruined Chola temple
Centuries-old sculptures found in Chengalpattu
Excess rain affects bird migration to Karnataka
New plant named after Palakkad
Songs of harvest
Bid to secure UNESCO heritage status for Bihu, Borgeet
Festival for bird lovers
Lack of diverse, good-quality seeds curb tree-planting goals and reforestation plans
LS: Govt brings Bill to amend wildlife law
Malabar Tree Nymph declared State Butterfly of Goa
Wanted: Heritage status for Kanchipuram
‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’ of Kolkata’s Puja
Rare idol of Vinayaki discovered near Chennai
HC reserves verdict on pleas to preserve waterbodies spread across the State
Durga puja gets intangible cultural heritage tag
A campaign to safeguard waterbodies
Need for conservation and eco-restoration of indigenous underutilized fruit crops in Manipur
For a walk through history: Arikamedu to get museum
Rare cuckoo wasp spotted
Uppar dam, a thriving biodiversity hotspot
Tigress saved from burning forest turns into ‘friendly pet’
Ancient rock-art symbols discovered in Salem cave
Aliya Rama Raya, A patron of art and literature
Tiger spotted at Buxa after years
Muktesvara: The Gem of an Odisha temple
Destruction of wetlands leading to global decline of dragonflies
Neelakurinji flowers bloom in BRT Tiger Reserve
Where Ganesha listened to a devotee’s poem
Sangam poetry and a journey to Kurinji land
2 plant species now extinct in the wild
Mesmerising Theyyam
Major range loss predicted for flycatchers
Singing bushlark spotted in Tiruppur district
Narratives around the birth of Karthikeya
Ornamental tree species relentlessly spreads in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Train speed reduced to save wildlife
Over 5K hectares of Kazhuveli Wetland now bird sanctuary
Rice n shine the indi-genius way
Researchers document 43,118 butterflies
Shutterbug leads to a pretty find in Sikkim
A future for the past: A case for conserving Goa’s heritage
Pallikaranai eco park to be opened on Dec. 10
Nizamuddin Basti conservation project gets two UNESCO awards
INA War Memorial to be turned into world-class heritage site
Butterfly species record increase
Officials suggest measures to prevent train-elephant collisions
Tholung monastery revives 233 year old Khamsel tradition after 9 years
Madakulam brims after 40 yrs, rituals performed
The earliest rock-cut monuments in India
Palmyra seed planting drive in Gulf of Mannar gets Modi’s appreciation
1,600-yr-old archaeological site found in Haryana
TN wants Pallikaranai declared Ramsar Site
Bambooka: The humble cycle gets an eco-friendly twist
Coda to the festival of lights
Notching up a workmanlike hundred
HC: Let lions live in peace, don’t interfere with animal kingdom
Bhaona to Yakshagana
Rooting for natural bridges
The value of heritage
Dhemaji water-bodies teeming with avian guests
Cotton Heritage
A Sthala Purana narration on a chariot in Karnataka
The new butterfly park at Anamalai Tiger Reserve emphasises the need to conserve indigenous species
Regular bear sightings in Darjeeling
Green skill programme for youth
Binders, photographers head to the Nilgiris to document winter visitor
World Heritage Sites in India
Why Assam is radio-collaring elephants, and the challenges ahead
As vulture count dips, study begins in Pong reservoir
Nilgiri tahr population expands beyond Mukurthi National Park
Making way for Maavali
[Explainer] What is the effect of plastic on ecosystems?
An ancient Siva temple in Chola capital
Call to restore Last House on Snob’s Alley inside Fort St. George
Salher Fort – Nashik
Police Treasures Spruced Up
Kisama Calling
New tree species named after Muthuvar tribe
Sustainable Mountain Development Summit starts in Darjeeling
Revamp at Puri temple: Heritage corridor with trees, seating areas
16th-century Sabz Burj gets a new lease of life
How the Pallavas administered land
Leatherback spotted on TN coast after 39 years
Pochampally makes it to list of best tourism villages in the world
A meditative experience for rowers from Whale Island to Broken Bridge
A colourful flutter in Coimbatore city
Efforts on to get heritage status for jackfruit tree
Census by Early Birds, others puts State’s hargila population at 1,224
Lava Dance
Tiger tourism in Nallamala Hills
Potters’ touch for clay griddle makers’ kilns
Kaiser-i-Hind is Arunachal’s State butterfly
The oxygen factory – Breath of fresh air
Selective logging of trees in Western Ghats impacts epiphyte community
Integrated farming systems emerge as possible climate adaptation solution
Kanhadasa’s Yaksha of Pitalkhora – Kubera
Stepwell in Qutb Shahi tombs complex restored
‘Nilgiri tahr numbers are stable’
500-year-old stone sculpture discovered near Tiruppur
Sampangi is ‘Sthala Vruksham’ of Tirumala
Coringa set for fishing cat collaring project
In a first, rare pink leopard sighted in Rajasthan
The dancing Gods and Goddesses of Malabar
State to set up wildlife crime control bureau
Maiden snow leopard assessment launched in J & K
UNESCO picks Srinagar as creative city
Concerns being raised over cows stranded on roads in city during the rain
Kadwaya and the ‘Drunken peacocks’ of MP
ATR to celebrate hornbill festive
Two hero stones recovered from Madurai roadside
MP Park to host African cheetahs for reintroduction
Life, work and legend of Adi Shankara, Advaita master, philosopher nonpareil
Badrinath: History and Traditions
Various factors pose a threat to migratory birds in Ooty Lake
Rare species of wild rice found in Borjuli
Tea garden providing safe passage to wild elephants
Research proves anti-cancer capabilities of black nightshade leaves
A Kashmir spring is protected by a local festival
An indigenous community in Meghalaya offers lessons in climate resilience
Danish governor’s house to function as historical and cultural centre
Being vegetarian – An initiative for a healthy environment
Trap camera captures endangered wildlife in Tamenglong
Tea plantations support biodiversity when managed agroecologically
Spotted: Butterfly species never seen before in Delhi
Rescue guide launched for Ganga river dolphin
Meditation Cave at Kedarnath a centre of attraction among pilgrims
Development of Badrishpuri to be done on the lines of Kedarnath
Kedarpuri attracting devotees from far and wide
High density apple plantations key to raising productivity, say scientists
Buxa Bird festival from 6 January
Punjab does a deep dive for Indus dolphins
TTD plumps for organic products
First Statewide odonate study reveals 181 species
Batting for fruit bats, Sampatti residents say no to firecrackers
Assam: Kameng river turns black, mudslide suspected
The Northern shoveler in the house
Animal crematorium opened at Blue Cross
An Auction House Dealer and a Pallava Lion in Nz
Dragonflies likely migrate across the Indian Ocean
Nauni University’s French bean variety recognised at nat’l level
Common cuckoos, found in Europe and Asia, spotted in Avinashi
Tigers return to Gadchiroli forests after 30 years, human-animal conflict spikes
Rare portrayal of Ravana’s funeral in Andhra art
Saptarani: Hard-to-miss fragrant sentinels that come alive before winter
Rare owl sighting in New Town
Arctic Terns arrive at Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park
Amateur historians identify Chalukyan period temple
A historical perspective of Iconoclasm
10thC Chola-era inscription found in Shiva temple
Govt. moves to protect Olive turtles ahead of mass nesting
A story of friendship in cardamom fields
Nilgiris to have wildlife rescue centre
Killer whale sighted again off Lakshadweep
Where God Siva became a mother
Rare butterfly species spotted in Virudhunagar
Scientists from Assam demonstrate Covid-19 cure potential of snake venom
Crop diversification helps raise incomes, reduce man-animal conflict
Kanchipuram: The City of a Thousand Temples
Kerala revives the ‘Nalanda of south’
With rice, flowers and a severe head
Rooted in the soil
Sand as ‘soap’
The Legend of a Lal Baba
Migrant bird spotted near Coimbatore
Panel shortlists four lakes in city to be noticed as wetlands
Amur falcons in Manipur for annual migration
LED light keep wild animals at bay
New snail species, less than 2 mm in length, discovered in Meghalaya cave
Pectoral sandpiper, which breeds in North America, spotted in T.N.
Migratory birds start arriving at marshlands, lakes
Freeing the flight fright for Indian Pitta
Plastic waste conversion plant to begin operations this month
Efforts on to improve green cover in urban spaces
Meet the Nila Gumbad
Protecting a forest on a hill in Imphal
ALLIUM NEGIANUM
The Sun God Shines again
Human activities take a toll on king of snakes
Bid to get UNESCO tag for Golconda Fort
Thorns and thistles
The unknown heroines of India
Vishnu temple in an ancient Chola capital
From barren land to a popular heritage park
A bridge of trees reunites gibbons separated by a railway line in Assam
Fables & A search for the duck in South Indian Art
Koyambedu traders to promote use of cloth bags, govt. tells HC
Bamboo not the only food source of endangered red pandas
Vibrant Ritual
Navratri: Marks the beginning of the festive season
Rare butterfly from Ghats spotted at Paithalmala
The Great Wall of India
Hornbills ‘creating’ orchards in tropical Namdapha
Plastic ban will show results in 3 months: TN
Karuppur Kalamkari paintings, wood carvings of Kallakurichi get GI tag
Geographical Indication Tag for Kanniyakumari clove
The migratory routes of plastic
Chola-era temple fades from pilgrimage map
Rameswaram: A Temple town
Zoo successfully breeds rare mouse deer
How corporates are managing plastic
New strategies planned to rid the city of single-use plastics: Corpn.
Even elephants get hangry
‘Cauvery polluted with pharmaceutically-active compounds’
Writer urges centre to restore paintings at Lepakshi
Evolution of Nava-Grahas: Seven, Eight and Finally Nine
Irulas to educate rural folk on handling snakes
The neelakurinji bloom is wilting with time
The temple tank here is common to Vishnu and Siva
Siberian birds flock to Sangam, attract tourist in Prayagraj
Snake park breeds endangered reptiles
Ancient Durga temples in Cachar acting as symbols of social cohesion
Be kind to Animals Week (1-7 October)
Activists recount how metal and plastics waste injure, kill animals
Future-proofing Langa-Manganiyar heritage
Nanganallur resident captures rare chirps
GI tag for Edayur Chilli, Kuttiattoor Mango
Why tiger conservation efforts need genetic data
The absence of captive elephants in Madhya Pradesh is impacting tiger conservation
Tiger deaths in 2021 could be highest in a decade, say experts
Coming soon, a project to secure India’s elephant corridors
Researchers find rock art site near Idupulapaya
Neolithic and megalithic structures discovered
Research corrects ‘mistaken identity’ of cicada
Thamirabarani: Historic river faces test of time
Call of the mosque
60 species identified in Aravallis in Haryana’s first butterfly survey
2,000-year-old Meerut find may lead to ‘lost’ Ashoka pillar site
A special sweet is offered to Lord Vishnu here
Construct animal-friendly ramps along the Mahanadi River bank
Riot of colours
Taking the road less travelled
How Naganathi came back to life
In bustling Delhi, efforts on to create butterfly habitats
A walk recalling the history of Fort St. George
Worth the wait
Outcry to save the Bharathapuzha gets shriller
One in three trees face extinction in wild, says new report
Chola palace remains unearthed at Gangaikondacholapuram
Ghats throws up three more surprises
Except for treatment, elephants can’t be captured anymore: HC
Picturesque Pallikaranai marshland beckons
300-yr-old hero stones found in Madurai
Daana and the King’s balance at Hampi
Prop for marine life
Take steps to declare Pallikaranai marsh as Ramsar site, says HC
Wild animals are best left in their natural habitat: HC
Dance of the Lamas
Animal hospice in Wayanad nearing reality
Kovalam gets Blue Flag certification
Bird-watching at Tippayanakere; 51 bird species identified
Attention mostly on tigers, leopard poaching rises – In Madhya Pradesh Activists concerned
Red-necked phalarope spotted in Tiruppur dt.
Stigma of disease carriers threatens Nilgiris’ only colony of Indian fruit bats
Sweet pineapples and a variety of trees nurture each other in this patchwork plantation
Unique temple for the Hindu Trinity
400-year-old unique Sati stone discovered at Purasalur
Western Ghats offer major additions to flora
Steep stairways make way for ramps at Qutub Minar
Why archaeologists need to dig deeper than Keeladi
Make way for the mountain monarchs
Artefacts reveal Korkai’s trade links with Egypt
Land so deer
Copper Mahseer is Sikkim’s state fish
For want of a cavity, many tree dwellers will be left homeless
The leopard, my neighbour
Experiencing Pulicat in Kelambakkam
Mission Palmyrah to give State tree its due
Why ‘black tigers’ sound a warning
World Bamboo Day – September 18
DDA to develop Sanjay Van as ecotourism hub
Artistic water bodies of Medieval Karnataka
Toda tribes educate kids on growing native trees
Biodiversity loss threatens human health
Power supply lines in Thar ‘pushing’ Great Indian Bustard to extinction: Researchers
Assam govt to destroy 2,500 seized rhino horns
Mysuru Dasara elephants put on special diet
Humayun Mahal set to come alive, 70% restoration over
Activists cry foul over Board for Wildlife nod to roads
Love for elephants changed their life
Waders flock to wetlands left brimming after rain
Visakhapatnam has all the trappings to be named as geopark, says expert
Habitat loss threatens brown palm civets in Western Ghats
Restoration of Maha Stupa dome at Thotlakonda complete
Operation sting to keep elephants at bay
How and why these tigers in Odisha changed their stripes
PETA India to Modi: Declare Gandhi Jayanti as ‘National Meat-Free Day’
Temple where Goddess Lakshmi is predominant
Megalithic era caves in Chicalim need protection and promotion, demand villagers and experts
Sustainable farmers conserve biodiversity – bees and animals boost their productivity
India has rich indigenous crops. I grow 70 kinds of rice
In a first, ‘resurrecting herb’ spotted in lower Subansiri
Stressing need to protect environment via matolis!
What a warmer, wetter world means for insects, and for food security
Traces of Thiruvottiyur in texts
Porunai: Reviving a name lost in time
Poaching of Madras hedgehogs for ‘medicine’ raise alarm
A pool for Lakshmi, relief for temple elephants in State
One at Mahabodhi temple, other at Hindu shrine
12th century Lord Ganesh idol discovered
Porunai civilisation is 3,200 years old
Shiva as Linga and Lingin and a sculpture in TN
Tribal youths in Lahaul promote agro tourism to sustain economy
Red rice to get GI tag
Odisha’s Manda buffalo gets national recognition
Rare sighting of dhole at Ukkadam tank
The early religious life of Kashmir
India establishes the largest network of Ramsar Sites in South Asia
A walk through history’s lanes
Living with Indus Valley
Chasma Bandar population rising in Tripura despite loss of habitat
Temple that is Telangana’s hidden treasure
India’s 1st Dugong conservation reserve to be in TN
Experts flag diversion of fresh water from Brahmani river
Emergency clinic, rehab centres for wild animals
Kokkrebellur pelicans to be geotagged
First Signboard
Vultures were very common in Nilgiris in early last century
Agathiarmalai will be an elephant sanctuary
MP to auction filming right of cheetahs in the wild
Indian biologist wins global award for turtle conservation
Winged visitors arrive in Pulicat
Renovation of city’s heritage structures in full swing
Female hummingbirds’ self-defense
Golden tiger sightings in Kaziranga: A sign of worry
New cubs at Rathambore
Felling of thorny trees spell doom for ‘Baya’ weaver birds in Odisha
Ladakh adopts State animal and bird
Assam wetland at risk till dumping stops: activists
Campaign to save heritage rocks launched in TS
PWD plan poses eco-threat to salty Kaliveli lake?
Migratory species among most vulnerable to plastic pollution: UN report
Darkness for the caterpillar
Kendrapara the only district in the country with varied crocodile population
Aijal to Aizawl
Birth narratives of Krishna in sculptures
Rare Mantid lacewing species found in Kerala
Blue from India
Queen’s Stepwell
Sambhar lake needs faster restoration, says expert study
Meet the Garos
Time to pool in resources to save our tanks
Species of spider found in Vietnam, China sighted in India for first time
Illegal sand mining a threat to the shrinking Chandubi lake
Remnants of rich reserves
An ode to Ornithologists of yore
Lesser-known Chola gem with a stone Vimana
Odisha sculptor’s grandson building a ‘second Konark’
It rains when farmers sing Tejaji songs in Raj; Cambridge to pursue research
Sunderbans women tie rakhis on mangroves
Melauli youth tie rakhis to trees on Raksha Bhandan
The colourful molecules of turmeric
Animal abuse? Hold your horses, equestrians tell Peta
Meet the fishing cat: protecting this shy species will save our precious wetlands
Flutter of surprise: 2 rare butterfly species sighted
A temple of Chola vintage
Two new ant species found in Eastern Himalayas
Bird watchers record more diversification, but no population increase at Pallikaranai lockdown
Pineapple-based agroforestry can address climate change challenges
New species of cascade frog discovered in Arunachal
Preserving rare Nilgiris orchids, the Forest Dept. way
New plant found in Tumakuru takes the district’s name
Cheetah project in pause mode due to SA violence
Efforts to conserve tiger in State get a fillip
Odisha plans ‘odyssey’ to wild cattle island
Where a church tower plays hide-and-seek
Neolithic period sites found in Eastern Ghats
Wild balsams named after Achuthanandan, Shailaja
Two heritage buildings to be restored in Pondy
Palmyra tree roots stronger in TN
Four new Ramsar wetland sites recognised in India
All three tiger reserves of Chhattisgarh now in Maoist territory
‘Arunachal’s hornbill is inspiring – from forest guards to tribes, people protect nature’
Take me home, said a rare Chamurthi horse I met in Spiti
‘India has a global level of biodiversity – in our ethos, all species have a right to live sustainably’
63 endangered turtles translocated to State
Dholavira: Worlds first signboard
Smooth-coated otters spotted in Kharghar
Giraffes are as socially complex as elephants
Tag Garuda: Bihar plans GPS tracker for endangered Greater Adjutant Storks
Retelling the Ramayana, on a banana leaf
Diversity hotspots at garden
Elephant count next year, will be similar to tiger census
Making Deserts
Tattooing is part of tribals’ culture and tradition, say expert
Common survey to count elephant and tigers
A marvel in black basalt
Use scientific tools in elephant conservation
Elephants wait for sugarcane-laden Lorries near check-posts at STR
To Jawai Bandh: Where leopards rule!
10th century Chola period Iyyanar sculptur found
A passage through Bengal
Migration keeps wild jumbos, jungles in shape
Rajasthan’s orans and bustards under threat from green energy infrastructure
Forest dept collects jumbo data to check man-animal conflict
17th century hero stone with two hunters found in Tirupur
Ancient Siva temple in Ambal
Traditional music, dance add fervour to Indigenous People Day celebration
New-age check dams built under MGNREGA cost less, give more
Sustainable honey extraction shows way to self-reliance in Maharashtra’s tribal district
In a first, Karnataka farmer grows famous ice-cream bananas
Age-old basalt rocks found in TS
For 50 waterbodies in the capital, a fresh lease of life by the year end
‘Ancestral Dravidian tongues spoken on Indus Valley sites’
The right shade of green
‘Nursery schools’ open in Pallikaranai and Sholinganallur
Value in unvalued trees
TTD to introduce ‘Navaneetha’ seva
Day of Weavers
HC says it’s time to stop domesticating elephants
Demand to declare Behali RF as wildlife sanctuary
Tree needs check-ups too
The frog who saved a forest
Walk to work on the IT Corridor
The need for sustainable development
How green is your takeaway?
Hail a cab for the pigeon
Rare Chrysilla volupe spiders discovered at Puttenahalli lake
Manas National Park records highest feline diversity in the world
Ice Man of India
Milam – Uttarakhand’s hidden treasure
Wildlife management plans for Mhadei, Bondla and Mollem soon
Glow-in-the-dark tape is U’khand town’s solution to avoid stray animal accidents
Aatma – Stuti: A didactic tale on self-praise
Mahaveer statue gives glimpse of Jain culture
INTACH finds 7th Century temple in Puri dist
Shadow Tales
A temple which resounds with a devotee’s implicit faith
A rose from history finds rebirth in Nehru
Soon, Vellore’s spiny brinjal to get GI tag
Standard operating procedure soon for capture, release of wild elephants
Mapping Tamil Nadu’s grasslands to protect them and know their role in carbon storage
Longest dispersal of a female tiger recorded in Central India
Filial Worship
Tiger numbers go up in Amrabad forest
Resolve to restore the Eco-system
Study shows 18 elephant migratory paths
Descent of the gods
Twin Tower
800-year-old inscription unearthed
Devotees will soon see a rejuvenated Saravana Poigai
In nature, there is no such thing as waste
Usilai forest home to Nayak era memorial
History buffs discover two figures from Jain pantheon
House sparrow population stable: Report
Drive for growing medicinal plants at home
Two ancient Siva temples praised by Nayanmars
Human-wildlife conflict one of the biggest threats, says global report
Ajanta in the Arctic
The Indian courser
Decorated terracotta vessel found in Keeladi
Sikkim blossoms: State home to 27% of India’s flowering plants
Tales from the Nature: Part 2
Tales from the Nature: Part 1
Inhaled Covid vaccine shows promise in animal study
Sari that weave stories
35 pc of India’s tiger ranges are outside protected areas: Report
Himalayan yaks to be insured
Lost Civilisation
Jagannath’s E-Yatra
10th C inscriptions found in Tiruvannamalai lakes
Deity presiding over the forest of palm trees
The many namesakes of Madras
The eri invites all
Herpetologists criticise use of snake tongs to capture reptiles
Charm in isolation
Strong evidence between wildlife trade and zoonotic disease risks, says study
Concern at use of leopard habitat on Nilachal Hills for construction activities
TNAU experts identify native grasses, fodder trees to improve elephant habitats
Weaving his way into her heart
Canada’s wildfires are a warning to India
Stone temple of Pandya era shows signs of dilapidation
Away from crowds, noise and disturbance
Albino palm civet sighted in Odisha after 129 years in Satkosia Tiger Reserve
In rare behaviour, male tiger cares for cubs after mother’s death
British-era Thanjai Collector’s office to become mega museum
Conservation plan chalked out after 150 vultures spotted in Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve
TTD to give Anjaneya temple a facelift
What’s dangerous about these cute turtles which are popular pets in India?
One mango tree with 121 varieties of the fruit
Casuarina ‘bio-shields’ to come up at more sites
Western Ghats record a new-to-science semi slug
‘patrode’ a hit among traditional foods
Planetary Boundaries~II
Opinion divided over radio-collaring of crop raider elephant
Remains of Chola-era palace amid artefacts at Ariyalur excavation site
Two new ant species discovered in Mizoram’s forest
Catching up with Karuppur craft
Planetary Boundaries ~ I
Beyond 1,000 years: Chola Shiva temple needs restoration
Vandalur zoo welcomes swamp deer fawns, lion-tailed macaque
The place where Appar attained mukthi
Chhattisgarh, a legacy in brick temples
Those wicked smiling jaws
Capital’s wasteland yields a new plant species
The world according to the Meiteis
A home so near, yet so far
Experts oppose decision to open Corbett, Rajaji round the year
Rivals or partners?
Long Journeys
The common hawk-cuckoo calls the tune
How shutting parks helps tigers
Need to concentrate on Biomedical Waste
Indian grey hornbill shows up in Adyar
Scientists: Save Islands from disaster
State intensifies pitch for world heritage site status to Ramappa temple
New citrus fruit-bearing plant species discovered
Move to promote GI products of State in international market
A new tiger reserve holds hope for revival of Vaigai river in Madurai
Traditional wisdom can save the natural forest
If the Sundarbans fall, Kolkata will be next
Copper plates discovered in Srisailam deciphered
Tombs
Haryana’s first community reserve, ancient Brahma Sarovar pond, awaits restoration
Two city organisations turn custodians of heritage rice varieties
Papikonda National Park getting ready for tiger census
8 rare pygmy hogs released in Manas National Park
Odisha becomes only state to have all three species of crocodiles
Deity praised by many Azhvars
Two new species of a rare ant discovered in Mizoram
Pact signed to conserve rare turtle in Assam
Orchid Hub
Reviving the critically endangered gharials in Odisha
ASI begins work to strengthen 500-year-old Main Guard gate complex in Trichy city
It’s a gharial! After 45 yrs of wait, Odisha welcomes first hatchings
When the rain comes...
A Shudra queen and the Sacred river
The height of speculation
TN’s Chedi Putta sari up for GI recognition
New tardigrade species named after Kerala
Saving a Mumbai heritage tree from Hyderabad
Beef eating in various cultures
Green Jackfruit flour helps control Type 2 diabetes: Study
A project to save Chennai’s indigenous tree
A tiny, enchanting image of reclining Vishnu enshrined here
Nagsankar temple SoS to save starving tortoises
Where past buried under ruins
Tree of coffee family discovered in Andaman and Nicobar
Inscription on Chennai’s water crisis in 1818 is in Madurai museum
Tale of a mystery cat echoes across Anamudi hills
Living in Meghalayan Age
Hosur auto plant takes pride in saving slender loris
Out of the mouth of bees
Deep well discovered at Kondaveedu Fort
Operation Olivia to the rescue of Olive Ridleys
An epic retold
Taking stock of biodiversity protection in the Hindu Kush Himalayas
Earth still has precious wild places with shy tragopans and curious snow leopards
Critically-endangered sea turtle
Twin genders of crimson marsh glider dragonfly
Jumbos involved in man-animal conflict captured
Neutrino project hits green hurdle, again
New plant species discovered
Forest guard Don gets tiger on his camera trap, at last!
New Stone Age Equipment
90% green cover lost in 4 biodiversity hotspots
Siva temple built by Subramanya
4 new species of Cyrtodactylus discovered
New plant subspecies found in Shendurney sanctuary
Now, Bamboo brings new-age drink in Tripura
Historical pathway between Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs to be restored
MTR forest dept takes steps to protect jumbos from Covid
1,049 new species of flowering plants added to State’s flora
Zoo cheers birth of one horned rhino, guar
New millipede species found in Kannur
Birds step outside Lalbagh during lockdown, explore neighbourhood
Nature’s bounty
A thriving forest within a factory
Fame of fragrance, Tamil Nadu’s own
A fable for these times
Ecological restoration undertaken on 290 acres around Kotagiri
In lockdown stillness, dolphins come out to play
Architectural Treasure
World Environment Day – How safe is our environment?
Famous Skanda sanctum in ancient Siva temple
2 new snake species take TN’s number to a century
Waders start return migration trip from city
Snow leopard spotted in low-altitude area
Cultural evolution
Catfish endangering native species of WWS
Researchers discover new plant species in Mizoram
Himalayan Healers
Bond with the Wild
Snow melts, shepherds start moving to higher hills
Birth of critically endangered Gharial crocodiles
Declining forest bird species in Western Himalaya
Tales from the Transhimalaya
41 tiger cubs captured in camera traps in MP reserve
Digital life for palm leaf manuscripts at Srirangam temple
Mangrove acts as natural barrier yet again against cyclone
Tiny harbinger of rain widely sighted
History in every stone
A Buddha Vihar experience
Climate change’s impacts on muga
Bharalu River: gifted by Nature, killed by humans
More sightings sign of rise in striped hyena population
Scientists discover new species of African violet plant from Mizoram
Buddha’s words show the light of endurance and peace in testing times
Cheetah to be back in India after 70 yrs
The underground internet of trees
Diet, yoga and feeling loved may help you fight Covid-19
Sundarlal Bahuguna embraced Nilgiris too in his campaign to protect environment
Biodiversity in backyard beach
Bahuguna’s simply extraordinary life
Formulate plan to help stray animals: HC
The Kayarohana Swami Temple
Super Blood Moon in easternsky on 26 May evening
The commune that built a forest
Fishermen turn Olive Ridley saviours
Cabbage
8 Asiatic lions in Hyd zoo recover from Covid
Save bee and save life on the earth
Pandemic effect: Rehoming of pets on the rise
Elephant deaths and loopholes in disaster management
This 1,100-yr-old Chola hosp had beds, docs, surgeons and a protocol in place
Legendary textiles heritage of Tangkhul Naga tribe of Manipur
Mother Ganga too needs her own bath
Can a single lightning flash kill 18 elephants?
Elephant trapped in slush rescued in Bandipur
Self-lockdown helps tribals of Idukki to beat Covid
Nagaland’s beloved ‘Longleng’ creates ‘world record’, clocks 1,50,000 km in 4 years
Winged visitors flies 6,000km for third year in a row to keep its date with Vedaranyam
Lunar Eclipse and the intelligent rabbit in Hampi
New skink species from Western Ghats
Native Indian turtles face threat from U.S. red slider
Worship of Bamboo
To fight COVID-19 grow oxygen enriching beautiful plants at home
The magic plant
Researchers discover new snake species from Tamil Nadu
Wild elephants rampage banana plantation, leave a tree with birds nest unbroken
Feathered fascination
8-day data collection begins at Anamalai tiger reserve
Bhubaneswar, continuous heritage of 2,500 years
Hunting at night
In shock
Ecologically-sensitive corridor adjoining Mukurthi National Park under threat from illegal construction
Divine Fragrance
Tribal heritage-The traditional textiles and costumes of Maring Naga tribe of Manipur
A historic temple with rare deities
Rare sculptural portraits of Rani Rudrama Devi unearthed
Anatomy of Seduction
The world’s most beautiful mountain?
Monoliths of Meghalaya
Bihu variety
Fifteen million baby turtles emerge at Gahirmatha
Drive against birds trapping conducted
An insect trap to avoid pesticides
Healthy Trinity
Dinosaur bones dating back to 100 million years found in Meghalaya
UNDP mission to restore nine wetlands in A.P. begins
Divine Inspiration
Medicinal plant resources within Indo-Burmese mega-biodiversity region
Medicinal plant resources within Indo-Burmese mega-biodiversity region
Fossils of Dickinsonia, one of Earth’s oldest animals, found in Bhimbetka Rock Shelters
A deity made of fig wood
Cassava can replace poppy: Dr Bijaya
The legend’s in the lettering
Melee of the macaques
Olive Ridley turtles stay away from Rushikulya in Odisha this year
Not two, only one species of hoolock gibbon in India: study
Odisha lays out its ‘red carpet’ for tourists, keeping conservation in mind
Waders yet to arrive at Perumbakkam marshland
Pandemic impact: Animal shelters run out of funds
It is possible to rescue and care for our hurt wildlife – we can help to heal them
Kanyakumari Matti banana: GI tag sought
Rare birds spotted at Pallikaranai marshland
Lajja Gauri: Fertility cult & Mother Goddess worship
HC seeks report from TN govt on temple elephants
Moo’ving with care
Where God Siva appeared as a peacock
Hanuman inspires humility, courage and strength
Temple puts up sets for Kallazhagar’s river entry
See the wild beauties bloom
Mandarin duck sighting raises awareness on lesser-known wetlands
Threatened sangai deer’s habitat likely to shrink due to climate change
Community restores grasslands in Lamkani, making the village drought-resilient
Bihu is here, but where are the 101 varieties of herbs and greens?
Sikkim’s urban sacred groves mitigate double the carbon compared to a natural rural forest
Saving the Asiatic black bear from illegal wildlife trade needs nuanced conservation
Sarus crane spotted in Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Lord Siva’s will
Thrissur Pooram festivities begin with ‘vilambaram’
Jabali is birthplace of Lord Hanuman
Voices for Vedanthangal
SC gives fillip to Great Indian Bustard conservation with underground cable order
Real time satellite monitoring of Himalayas may help avoid disasters
Glimmer of hope as Endowments Dept. takes over rare Rama temple in Kadapa
Flower species found, photographed in Manipur after 70 years
IIT team develops process to remove micro-plastics from seawater
Voluntary groups adapting to new normal
Tools to keep them cool
The Burmese connection!
Bengal, seven other states highly vulnerable to climate change: Report
Bat with sticky discs found in Meghalaya
Bioremediation renders Hussainsagar greenish, to last one more week
Ancient secrets: Terracotta dies unearthed in Keezhadi
‘Monuments of Sri Mukhalingam deserve World Heritage Status’
Thrill in Nilgiris over ‘bamboo rice’
Public trained to identify invasive flora
‘Ancient India harvested every drop of rain. We must restore this science’
‘Changing India’s agricultural patterns can solve water challenges’
Whistling village pins hope Unesco tag to save tradition
India’s 29 million pets facing shortage of food
The conservation crisis
Mangalisha, a great patron of Badami Chalukya art
10 CE stone grinder discovered in Kedar
An exclusive abode for the goddess of knowledge
National bird of the Netherlands makes a pit stop at Trichy
Two tagged migratory birds spotted in salt pans in Manakudy bird reserve
Indus and Ganges river dolphins are two different species
‘Tirumala is the birthplace of Hanuman’
Dolphin boom in Odisha’s Chilika lake
New freshwater crab genus discovered
New species from Arunachal added to India’s bird list
Green spaces in city are 2.23° C cooler: Study
Jewels of Nature
New plant species discovered in Arunachal
Krishna is all-important in this temple
Three new bird species spotted
Unique cave temple in lab of Indian architecture
Leopard rescued from heart of Jammu city after it mauls three
Odisha government proposes state’s second biosphere reserve at Mahendragiri
Conserving nature leads to higher net economic value: Study
River revived: MGNREGA bring Palakkad women to water conservation forefront
Flamingos, pelicans yet to leave Chilika, despite early onset of summer
Tiruvarur, the temple town with two chariots
Remains of temple unearthed in river bed
Protectors of the River Sal are on song
Chipko return: Women hug trees to stop felling
SC bats for Great Indian Bustard
Preserve, Revive, Restore: Indian ponds spring back to life
The landmark temple of Kumbakonam
A Mad tree in the heart of Visakhapatnam
Gregarious bamboo flowering in Wayanad poses threat
Winged visitors
Vettuvan Koil, abode of Shiva that is a sculpture’s paradise
Chola-era inscription found near Thanjavur
Summer sets in: Save birds
Eco-restoration helps bring back native Sholas to dumpyard in Coonoor
2000-yr-old slab with Tamil Brahmi script gives glimpse of past
Where Perumal holds the Chakra in a unique way
Goshalas to be established only at district level
Butterfly garden to come up at Red Hills reservoir
Earthworms, Humanity’s friend
52 years on, ancient port city to be excavated
Eight new species of birds spotted
Create water conscious society
Tripura reports 51 new Butterfly species
The man behind the Konark festival
Not Extinct
Conservationists sight juvenile Egyptian vulture in the Nilgiris
A fresh look at Vrishabha-Kunjara of yore
Rare species
5 new species of shrub frogs found in Western Ghats
Annual Census of Blackbucks begins
A leg-up for a rare Ghat amphibian
A home away from home for spot-billed pelicans
Dear Deer
A struggle to care for old, ailing cows
Himalayan griffon vulture spotted in Coimbatore
Trust gets a pat on the back for bat protection mission in Kolar
The Caracal, a favourite of royals, now critically endangered
A soul-satisfying experience’
Nature’s engineering in Water Conservation
Nandi Hills to be developed as international tourist destination with ropeway
Black-browed babbler emerges after 170 years
Vulture conservation
Jumbo tales: Protect and conserve gentle giants
300-yr-old Banyan tree in Chandi Chowk awaits saviours
Habitat loss is leading to inbreeding of Indian tigers, study finds
New alpine plant species discovered in Tawang
Red flag raised against cute, but ravenous, turtle
Reclaiming village ponds, with a little help from migrants
Neolithic grooves found in Krishnagiri district
Stories in Stone
Preserving tribal culture through art
Wettest place on Earth sees decreasing trend in rainfall
How about a date with seagulls at ECR?
Woolly-necked stork spotted
Vanishing wetlands ring ecological disaster warning
Two species of joyweeds discovered
Hyderabad wins global ‘Tree City’ status
A second chance at life
Written in stone: A Devadasi’s gift to a Shiva temple
Konark’s time-telling temple tale
TTD plans to roll out cow-based products soon
The Jumbo jet set
‘Khazans qualify as heritage ecosystem’
Stringing together stories of forgotten Sangam-era harp
Snow sculptures, cultural items mark Kaza festival
Lakhs of devotees take holy dip in Ganga on Basant Panchami
Keeping the Ganga company
Leopard population tracking gets new approach
Bird with a Name
Unabated felling of exotic trees continues in northern forest reserves
Sculptural saga of Mallitamma, a great Hoysala artist
Leatherback nesting sites could be overrun by Andaman development project
New species of fly named after Singanallur Tank
Caracal endangered species now
Traditional Chumpo in Wokha village inaugurated
Black storks sighted in the Sigur plateau
Of bamboo groves and monoliths
26k birds of 73 species in Tamirabarani wetbird count
The World victory palace of Krishna Deva Raya
26,868 birds sighted in waterbird count
Have you eaten hibiscus yet?
Finally, India develops its own varieties of gerbera
Person accused of cruelty can’t retain dogs during probe: HC
Deer native to India starve to death in Hawaii
Chemistry in ancient India, from Harappan to Ayurvedic period
About 37k migratory birds of 75 species spotted in Sultanpur National Park
Maa Annapurna to return to India after 100 yrs
Coimbatore wetlands record a drop in migratory birds
An 84-year-old on a mission to conserve rare mango varieties
The Twitter- loving doctor
Peek into the Chola-era chambers of commerce
Rivers for life and livelihoods
Warm welcome for winged visitors
How about rose tourism?
Bengaluru scientists develop new marigold variety
New water-conserving irrigation tech by IIHR
Keibul Lamjao: The pride of Manipur today in deplorable state
Animal Kingdoms
1.01 lakh migratory birds of 51 species recorded at Pong wetland
Srivilliputhur-Megamalai tiger reserve may help save Vaigai
11th Century stone tablets unearthed
India readies blueprint for protecting endangered turtles
Birdwatchers witness a huge flock of gulls at NTPC
New climber plant found
Innovative bird count conducted mostly outside protected areas
Iconic fossil overlooked in Bhimbetka?
Up to 50% reduction in heavy metal pollution in Ganga possible: Study
Extinction of Humanity
Who is the animal here?
Doe a deer
An oriole’s winter itinerary
Mangal Eri park
2 TN sanctuaries get tiger reserve status
Tulsi cultivation gets a boost during Covid
Hidden in the hills – Satdhara
Keepers of indigenous knowledge and insight
Forest Dept. constructs check dams to prevent human-animal conflicts
‘Let indigenous cows, goat graze in mountains, forests’
A Rama temple with exquisite door carvings
Declare Kangla a world heritage site: Leishemba Sanajaoba at RS
Hurjyudoy Borah
Birds of a feather
Tezpur historical sites lying in a state of utter neglect
Restoring urban wetlands for a brighter future
As threats increase, community’s efforts to save Pulicat lake continues
Carvings on a hill – The Udayagiri Caves
A Whisker away
First declaration issued to notify Kaliveli wetlands on ECR a bird sanctuary
Locals demand restoration of historic Madan Mohan Temple of Gauripur
Inscription shows deity named after land tax
INTACH seeks heritage impact assessment at Ekamra Kshetra
Potential wetlands in Kanpur being identified: Shekhar
Care Earth develops illustrated manual on wetlands for children
Antique Vishnu idol unearthed in Madurantakam
Wetlands and water vis-a-vis Wetlands in Manipur
Rare bird species sighted in wetlands during census
Grandmother of the soil
‘Pillar of blood’ megalith seeks attention
The temple in the hill
When the Grass was green
Birding meet gets under way in Arunachal Pradesh
Migratory birds spotted at oxbow lake in Chupi
Indian Grey Hornbill
A well springs back to life
Study on gingers fetches Vasudev award for teacher
Soaring numbers: 179 species of butterfly recorded in city
The earliest Indians
Habitat loss a growing concern
Birdwatchers scan sanctuaries, backyards for avian life
Rare dragonfly rediscovered in the Nilgiris after 87 years
Two rare insect species spotted
Biodiversity Park in every district
Nurture the Nature
Protected site tag on Mt Koubru peeves TACO
Why have a tree park in a forest?
Turning every village into a wellspring
Charinapang takes onus of conserving Hornbill
Martin’s Duskhawker, rare dragonfly, spotted again
Pallankuzhi: A traditional mancala game lost in time
White one & A matrix of cloud, the Dhauli sculpture
Chasing the Cantor’s giant soft-shell Turtle
Sculptors take centre stage at Yadadri
Image of River Goddess enshrined here
White crocodiles re-sighted in Bhitarkanika
Palace reopening raises hope for deer park
Land returned to nature being used for research on flora, fauna
A lark turns its tail
A ballerina’s winter
The sacred land
‘Indigenous languages have wisdom that can save us from climate crisis’
We have a great deal to learn about nature, gender and joy from indigenous communities
73 endangered snow leopards in state
Heliodorus’ Pillar at Vidisha
Draft Konark Heritage corridor plan released
Holding on to Bihu traditions
Second Olive Ridley turtle lays 112 eggs at Galgibag
Discussion on Koubru Chinggoirol
Discussion on Koubru Chinggoirol
Discussion on Koubru Chinggoirol
Amid flu scare, water-bird census continues in state
Old Assam-type buildings part of State’s architectural heritage, say experts
Tomatoes above and potatoes underground on same plant
For the Indigenous Economy, the Forest Is Life
Governor urged to save 150-years-old mango tree
Steep decline in bird count
‘Prabhalu’ celebrated in style in Konaseema
SVU gets closer to getting patent for prickly pear juice
Ancient stone idol found in Mandi
Turtles’ tagging begins to track their migration
Exhibits on Kurinji land in Sangam literature on display
What’s the Buzz about?
Water bodies inside Guindy National Park brimming
Work on heritage circuit begins
Sculpture garden in museum to be in shade of canopy
Bird’s eye view
Rare flower found in Manipur
'Reckless deforestation’ endangering biodiversity in Nagaland: Govt report
Crocodile census in rivers of Mayurbhanj dist
Elephant dung as manure
When that which you eat kills you
275 bird, 229 butterfly species documented in Coimbatore Forest Division in 2020
Historic Bindu Sagar Lake cleaning project launched
Unique banyan tree demarcates India-Pak int’l border
Siruvani hills identified as butterfly super-hotspot
New fruit fly named after Siruvani
The hornbill catchers
Following the Indian Pitta from the Himalayan foothills to IIT Madras
Kaliabor aims to turn into pilgrimage tourism destination
Herbal Chai makes for a perfect health drink
3rd National Chilika Bird Festival takes flight
Impressive rise in winter Winged Guests’ in Bhitarkanika
Thanjavur veena-maker replicates Mayuri Yaazh
State plans wildlife research institute
Migratory birds at PPL on the rise
Birdwatchers make significant findings
Chilika hosts 12 lakh feathered guests this winter
Bird flu: Waterbodies under surveillance across State
Ordinance banning cow slaughter promulgated
Spirit bird of Assam
Rare migratory bird spotted in Vikrabad
Trans-Himalayan joy at Jheel
Winter migrant birds sighted in Coimbatore
Bhagavata Purana, as Assam saw it
Leopard population rises by 5,000 in country this year
‘Customising Potloi undermines its cultural and traditional values’
Notes from under the peepal
A thriving tradition
The treats we face
Butterfly trackers help lift mystery surrounding rare species in the Nilgiris
A leopard count with a missing bench mark number
Helping jumbo herds re-establish contacts across manmade barriers
Winged guests flock to Mandi water bodies
Pong lake gets 50,000 migratory birds
Gita – An antidote for life in Kali
Gita – An antidote for life in Kali
Gita – An antidote for life in Kali
Biodegradable tableware from NIIST
Toothless laws help animal abusers go scot-free
Where the devotee is important
A pilgrimage to Tondanuru, a centre of Ramanujacharya
Indian Skimmer sighted at creek on Kakinada coast
The year of rare sightings
Jorhat dist admin urged to help preserve important bird areas
Jorjat research institute created 15 high yielding varieties of black rice
A farm on the road
Arittapatti may get biodiversity heritage site tag
2 new species of ginger found from northeast
Waiting for the Vulture
Painted storks arrive at Vedanthangal
Elephants enter TN from Karnataka
Tiger tagged in Sunderbans
Tweets of winged guests liven up picturesque wetland
Gadwalls join the party
New species of Sun Rose found in the Eastern Ghats
NGO strives to protect slender loris habitat near Ayyalur forests
NE’s indigenous rice beer all set to go global
Bihar to change Kosi’s course to save archaeological site
Maa Pendrani shrine-a tourist hub of Nabarangpur
Lending a tinge of green to the ‘Christmas star’
103 bird species found in first of kind avian count in Kamala bird sanctuary near Mumbai
Archaeological team inspects 1000-year-old temple found on Mahakal temple premises
Not so fast: why India’s plan to reintroduce cheetahs may run into problems
Olive Ridley turtle comes calling at Galgibag beach
Rare winged visitors sighted in Rohtak
State second in country in leopard numbers
Fireflies to shine a light for bustards
Ecosystem in an extraordinary year
A queer year for the Nilgiris
India’s leopard population rises by 60% in four years, crosses 12,000
Rare migratory birds from Siberia spotted at Harike
Playtime with the lion-tailed macaque
Over 7K year old ‘Naviramalai’ tablets, tools found
Youth revive Pallava-era well in Panamalai village
Kerala police come to the aid of starving herons
Ecological imbalance or contempt of HC-Delhi Forest Department
Lutrogale perspicillata
Himalayan wolves prey on as many as 39 species: Study
Jyotishmati oil: ‘The Elixir of life’
New paper argues that plants are not conscious
Despite Project Tiger’s success, more is needed to protect the big cat
Growing a lush Wonderland
First leucistic five-striped palm squirrel found in North India
Female turtle returns to Maldivian atoll to lay eggs, finds runway instead
Pallikaranai marsh lined with native species to attract birds
950 Olive Ridley hatchlings released into sea
Why black kites attack humans
Dogs Sniff out Cancer
Chithirai Festival
The Tawny Eagle, a raptor under threat
Palm fossils suggest Tibet had high mountains and deep valleys
Local communities key inconservation of snow leopards: study
Database launched on flora in peninsular India
Mayana Kollai Festival
A Dog's Personality Changes Over Time
Lakhs Throng for Last Kumbh Dip
Holy Dip at Kumbh in Prayagraj
One with the Blue Throat
Thriving Gangetic dolphin presence in Bihar, reveals census
Great Indian hornbills can adapt to modified habitat: study
Rare Long-Billed Plover bird sighted in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika national park
Landscape-level approach necessary to address human-elephant conflicts
Camera trap proves Gujarat now has tiger
Small Woodbrown butterfly rediscovered in Sikkim after 120 years
The Royal Bengal could become a 'tiger of the snow': study
India to get real time forest fire alert system
Indian Wild Ass makes a comeback in Rajasthan
Assam Most Vulnerable to Climate Change in Himalayan Region - Study
Afforestation Fund Rules to replenish diverted forest land Okayed
Government launches Asiatic Lion Conservation Project
Rare horned grebe spotted in Jodhpur wetland
Centre to give Indian Forest Act a facelift
Human-animal conflict - India, Nepal, Bhutan plan joint task force to protect wildlife
Mapping Mangroves - How app-based monitoring of mangroves can help tackle land encroachment
As black-necked cranes return to Tawang, expert says awareness key for survival
Karnataka zoos to host project on animal population management
Among Himalayan states, Assam and Mizoram face the biggest climate threat
In Arunachal Pradesh, first photo evidence of India’s only snow tigers bring cheers
3rd Elephant Conservation Dialogue emphasises habitat protection
Conservation Policies Pay Off As Sikkim Sees 4% Increase in Forest Cover
Documentary highlighting conservation of tiger habitats launched in Delhi
Vultures bred at Pinjore set to take flight of freedom
Forest department set to brand Sunderbans honey
Out of its shell - a new crab species scuttling in the forests of Arunachal Pradesh
Jumbo sensors to check track deaths
Delhi - Asthma manual for schools launched in 11 different languages
UN to Create Inventory of India's Intangible Cultural Heritage
India among nations that face grave danger to soil biodiversity: WWF
Odisha elephant deaths - Protect wildlife corridors, say experts
Golden langurs find home in Assam
Manipur launches multi-crore Indo-German water conservation project
Only 32 percent of India is resilient to drought
Climate fund approves USD 43 million to boost climate resilience for India's coastal communities
The First-Ever Amur Falcon Conservation Week & Festivals in Wokha, Nagaland
Ziro gets first wild orchid conservation trail
India's first dolphin research centre to come up soon in Patna
PM Shri. Narendra Modi honoured with UN ‘Champions of the Earth award’
Climate change affecting the flora and fauna of the high Himalayas - study
Northeast - Garo hills in queue for world heritage tag
Nanda Devi Park regains pristine glory post human ban
Garo Hills Faces Threat of Losing Its Vital Plant Genetic Resources Due To Destruction of Forests
An Illegal Eggs Trade Is Threatening the Seabirds of Lakshadweep
Delhi - LOTUSHR project to cleanse sewage water and generate biofuel inaugurated
E-Waste Production to Touch 3 Million Tons by End of 2018
Bombay High Court orders total freeze on mangrove destruction
Two jumping spider species found in NE
Niti Aayog mission to change jhum
13th Sustainability Summit kicks off in New Delhi
Government approves extension of Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats scheme
“Government committed to implement people-centric initiatives”: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Mumbai gets its first botanical park for bamboo cultivation
National Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation Strategy Released
Rajasthan Bans Plastic in Forests, Sanctuaries
Karnataka - The life and times of a butterfly
Proposals invited to notify Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Debrigarh proposed as tiger reserve, Sunabeda ready
Rare plants found in Mizoram
World-class interpretation centre to come up in Bhitarkanika
This Independence Day, railways will launch digital museums across 22 stations in India
Central Railway takes up restoration of CSMT heritage building
First genetic bank for rare species inaugurated in Hyderabad
Government unlocks green fund worth over Rs 66000 crore to increase country's forest cover
Celebrating the life of a gentle giant
Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi launches single window integrated environment management system
NGT forms committee on natural conservation zones
Another biosphere reserve from India included in the world network
MoEF frames draft eco-tourism policy
Climate change could threaten the habitat of the endangered Nilgiri tahr
Block-level biodiversity management panels set up in Tamil Nadu
Western Ghats forest cover vital for Tamil Nadu’s South-West monsoon rainfall
New snake found in Western Ghats
First organised census to estimate Indus dolphin begins in India
Bird survey in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang region identifies 66 new species
Maharashtra losing leopards faster than its tigers
State Board for Wildlife (SBWL) approves Red Panda conservation plan
NTCA asks Assam to ban mining, stone crushing in Kaziranga
Less than 8 Great Indian Bustards left in Maharashtra - WII
Forest fires and vandalism threaten Kaas plateau
Community forests in Dirang declared as CCA
Now, a wildlife-friendly ‘green road’ through Corbett
Encroachment of forest area on the rise in Meghalaya
Forest Survey of India carries out 'complete revamp' of forest fire alerts system
Kaveri story wins Grand Prix
Union Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan assured all types of cooperation to save wildlife and Mangrove forest of Sunderban
To promote heritage tourism, Indian Railways to work on metre-gauge lines
Groundwater depletion owing to exceptionally high demand in India
Four Kingfisher species sighted in Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Drones to now track destruction at mangrove patch in Maharashtra
Indian forests, mangroves turning brown from green
Blackbuck population go up in Odisha’s Ganjam
Chilkigarh sacred grove to be declared as biodiversity site
Wildlife conservation efforts has gharials making a comeback
Neemrana Baoli to Get National Heritage Tag
Tamil Nadu - India-based Neutrino Observatory gets environment clearance
Centre puts Nag river project on top priority funding list
Celebrate World Water Day 2018 - Every drop counts
World Water Day
World Sparrow Day
Long overdue change made in new draft of Forest Policy
Centre, Tamil Nadu to revive restoration of ‘critical’ Pallikaranai marshland
Twenty Two gharials back from extinction
India is staring at an impending water shortage
Indian forest areas grow by one per cent through agro forestry
A new species of butterfly discovered
Up to 30 snow leopards in Kibber wildlife sanctuary of Spiti
Floating Lab set up to monitor Manipur's Loktak Lake
Bird biodiversity in Tamil Nadu under severe threat
‘Alarming’ levels of pangolin poaching in India point to need for a systematic study on the species
India’s endangered Asiatic lion population increases to 600
Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary unveils its mascot
Climate change has resulted in substantial reduction of coral cover: WWF
Human-wildlife conflict - Govt raises compensation for death, injuries to humans
Ranganathittu to be pitched as a potential Ramsar wetland site
Fifth Uttarakhand Spring Bird Festival to Be Held At Two Locations in State from March 9 To 11
India’s approach at global climate talks had undergone major change - Erik Solheim
Preventing land degradation must be made a priority
Discovering Delhi’s lost garden
India to host World Environment Day 2018
World Pangolin Day
Now companies implementing projects around wildlife have to follow strict mechanism
Karnataka All Set to Unveil India’s First Ever Canopy Walk on February 18
29 percent Indian Soil Already Degraded - Forest Research Institute Director
Raj Prashasti - India’s longest stone etchings in Rajasthan cry for upkeep
Project to control pollution in Goa’s Sal River sanctioned
MoEF sets new norms to deal with misuse of forest land
Save wetlands as they save humanity: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
World Wetlands Day 2018
Pune GPO to Bring Cave Heritage on City’s Postal Covers
Maharashtra - Mangrove Cell creates installation out of marine waste
Meet On Culture Urban Link
New species of Orchid discovered
Climate Change Threatens Dolphin Habitats in Ganga
Environment ministry adopts new plan to rejuvenate rivers
Karnataka has highest number of polluted rivers in South India - CPCB
Forest ministry ready to support Arunachal in conservation of snow leopard: Dr. Harsh Vardhan
An Exhibition to Create Public Awareness on Science and Technology
Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve to be free without human habitation
Sensors to curb elephant death on tracks
NCCF Co-develops India's Forest Management Certification Standard in association with ministries, forest departments, industry and NGOs
Heritage fest promises a journey beyond buildings
Ministry refuses captive breeding of Chiru antelope
Workshop on elephant habitats to be held
For carbon sink target, India looks at catchment area plan
New guidelines to mitigate impact of roads, rail on wildlife
Himalayan littering leading to brown-bear habit changes
Ancient Mauryan technology brings water; hope to dry Magadh in Bihar
Amul Falcons continue to pique environmentalists
First for forest produce, GI tag for Nilambur teak
Mapping the gradual erosion of soil
Manipur to start satellite tracking of Amur Falcons
Assam - IFS officer discovers two new plant species
Agrarian Haryana tops diversion of forest land
Research and Development Work Should Reach People: Minister Dr. Harshvardhan
Rajasthan biologist discovers rare plant after 142 years at Arunachal Park
India seeks global checks on patenting neem, yoga
Experts discuss ways to transform Varanasi to a heritage smart city on the lines of Kyoto
NGT declares Amarnath cave shrine 'silence zone'
Snow leopard spotted in Kullu national park
UNESCO honours Kumbh Mela with ‘intangible cultural heritage’ status
Dooars in West Bengal to get Heritage Railways Upgrade
Bamboo Not a Tree Anymore As President Clears Ordinance Amending Forest Law
Western Ghats' biodiversity 'faces threat', says report
Bhoramdev Sanctuary to Become ‘Tiger Reserve’ Soon
UNEP award certificate of appreciation to Hakhezhe Village for protecting Amur Falcon
How decimation of Aravallis is taking a toll on Delhi’s air
Human-Elephant Conflict Mitigation Campaign continues
New research shows why forests are absolutely essential to meeting Paris Climate Agreement goals
Amur Falcon festival observed in Manipur
Silkworm sanctuary in Golaghat
Environment minister Dr. Harshvardhan sets the tone for India’s stand at Bonn climate talks
Drive to conserve mangrove species
UNESCO award for Srirangam temple
Indian rivers teeming with drug resistant bacteria, says report
Survey finds surprise sighting of Indian Emerald dragonfly
Vikarabad gets its heritage centre
PM2.5 air pollution caused half a million premature Indian deaths in 2015 - Lancet study
Four MP tiger reserves contributed Rs 75 crores to local communities in 2016-17 - Report
Aravalli Utsav to create awareness through activities
Demand for meat fuels chinkara poaching in Rajasthan
At 2.5 million, India tops list of pollution-related deaths in world - Study
Telangana State to use advanced satellite technology
Tiger’s roar can bring water to three states
Singalila National Park in India Lifts Ban on Tourists Coming for Red Pandas
Seismic sensors to prevent elephant deaths on tracks
Modernisation of water management key to India’s modernisation, says President Ram Nath Kovind
13.5 hectares of mangroves in Mumbai to be free of encroachment by May 2018
Ban of harmful NSAIDs sought for vulture conservation
The International Bioacoustics Council Congress Opens in Haridwar
Thriving wild animal teeth market in Uttarakhand
Photo evidence of snow leopards proves their presence in Arunachal
Bengaluru to host its first Gaja Yatra to raise funds for elephant corridors
Centre approves setting up a turtle sanctuary in Allahabad
Government sets up committee for water management in north-east
Maharashtra has the most polluted rivers in India - Report
New Delhi's Air Quality Enters Red Zone, Forecast Grim
Offered at temples, over-harvesting threatens survival of state flower
India unveils third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031
In a first, West Bengal state govt to conduct survey of dolphins in the Sunderbans
Centre launches six-year secure Himalaya project
Madurai’s Meenakshi Temple named best ‘Swachh Iconic Place’ in India
‘Living with Leopards’ initiative launched
In a first, India and Nepal set to count their tigers at same time
Environment ministry notifies new wetland rules
Most river basins in India not climate resilient - Study
Over 70 butterfly species spotted during Ziro Butterfly Meet
15 endangered vulture species set to get global protection
3,000 million litres of sewage enters Maharashtra waters daily, says environment ministry report
Telangana - Ekaveera temple to get facelift
Sediment policy suggests River Basin Authority over de-silting
Now, tiger conservation at Nandhour sanctuary
Maharashtra’s employment-linked scheme to increase mangrove cover
Lost in flight - State bird of Punjab missing from the state
Poaching pushes waterfowl species to brink of extinction
Asia's glaciers face massive melt from global warming
Northeast faces over-exploitation of freshwater biodiversity
A fragile ark that shelters 2,626 creatures
Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurates Conference on Sustainable Landscapes & Forest Ecosystems - Theory to Practice" Environment Minister Launches Wood is Good" Campaign
Forest cover increasing but forest land degrading, top official says
Environment Minister inaugurates training workshop on capacity building of Indian Zoo Veterinarians on Animal Health Management in Captivity
Karnataka - River set to create history
Uttarakhand plans to bring special heritage act to boost preservation
Tree at holy Gita’s birthplace gets life booster
Monkeys seen in southern India are on a decline
Smuggling of rare turtle in MP’s Chambal
Fishing cat faces extinction threat in India
Maharashtra to grow rare Ayurveda herbs
Drought pushing jumbos from one state to another
Nearly 5,000 plant species in India at risk of extinction
Environment Ministry to launch national level quiz on Sept 5
Vultures now inhabit Ebband slopes
Lonar Lakes area is shrinking, researchers say
Elephant Census 2017 - Jumbo Success for Karnataka
Crisis in environmental health - Individual efforts can go a long way in reducing air and water pollution
Jammu and Kashmir High Court asks govt to demarcate national parks, sanctuaries, reserves
New wildlife plan to make people part of checking man-animal conflict
Port Blair - Youth engagement workshop by CPR Environmental Education Centre at FTI from Aug 18-22, 2017
India signs Global Environment Facility (GEF) Grant Agreement with the World Bank for USD 24.64 Million for “Ecosystems Service Improvement Project”
After six years, Tamil Nadu pushes for Coastal Zone Management Plan
India home to 27,312 elephants - Census
Environment ministry panel rejects UP’s ‘religious smart city’ plan - It’ll kill Ganga
Wildlife Trust of India launches jumbo effort to protect elephants
How technology is creating a safe haven for wildlife
Nationwide drive to protect elephant corridors, habitats
Snakes face threat from humans, superstitions surrounding them
World Lion Day - Lakhs March through Villages to Create Awareness about Wildlife Conservation in Gujarat
Over 600 km of river stretches in TN polluted
Shrimp farms threatening Pichavaram forest
Poaching-related tiger deaths in India at all-time high
Centre issues guidelines for diverting forest land
The menace of feral dogs
Shift to biogas helps revive forests
Make 27 elephant corridors human-free, SC urges govt
Parts of east to be 'too hot' for humans
Online platform to collate data on lakes
Karnataka Forest department looking to develop two new bird sanctuaries
Today is Earth Overshoot Day - Humanity has used up resources for 2017
SC imposes 100 percent penalty on mining companies without forest clearance
Global honour for marine scientist
Joint biodiversity panel to conserve Periyar
Two mangroves from Mumbai region on list the 12 unique wetlands in India
Man-animal conflict - One human dies every day in India
Vulture population sees a rise in Ropar
Unheralded conservationist Rajen Bodo honoured
Over 300 species of plants, microbes found
Poachers still a threat, says Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Rangayyanadurga Sanctuary is now an eco-sensitive zone
Rare sand snake sighted in Seshachalam hills
Neglect turns stepwell’s healing waters into swamp
World Tiger Day - Poaching continues to pose severe threat to tigers in India
Science and Technology has been a passion with us since ancient times - Vice President
NIO, MSI sign MoU to advance mangrove research
2nd Indo-Bangla Talks on Trans-Boundary Conservation of Elephants
Assam floods - Kaziranga loses 107 animals
Working backward, a way to find out where the carbon came from
Bombay High Court refuses to lift ban on capture and exhibition of snakes for festival
Supreme Court expresses concern over disappearance of wetlands in India
Tenzing's tea plantations in Assam is world's first to get elephant friendly tag
ZSI and IUCN collaborating for tiger conservation project in Nandhaur WLS
‘Earth Heroes Award’ for Valmiki Tiger Reserve
Rajasthan State govt’s drives an example for world: Harsh Vardhan
Punjab - State push for medicinal plants
Cooum restoration receives Centre's environment nod
‘Praharis’ to sensitise people about conservation of Gangetic species
Solar-powered pumps to revive 100 water bodies in forests
Gorewada, Ambazari finally reserve forest
It is time for India to capitalize now on our unique strengths: Dr Harshvardhan
Endangered geckos used in Chinese medicine are poached in northeasten India and 'sold on the international market for up to Rs 70 lakh'
Andhra Pradesh records deepest groundwater level in the country
Conservation pact ensures safe roosting ground for Amur falcons in Doyang
Nine more bird, biodiversity areas in Kerala
Climate change impact - Sunderbans steadily losing its famed mangroves
Four new species of burrowing frogs discovered in India
'Drought in Tamil Nadu mostly man-made’
Dakshin Gangotri in Antarctica is disappearing
To curb air pollution, Maharashtra will give its industries star ratings based on emissions
Human animal conflict mitigation campaign continues
Interfaith Rainforest Initiative participants issue statement
Unprecedented Meeting of World Faith Leaders to Take on Global Deforestation
Junior Research Fellows and Project Assistants
Undertake One Small Environment-Friendly Act Every Day - Environment Minister
Three new sites recognised as biodiversity hotspots in Goa
PMUY launched in Arunachal Pradesh
Smooth-coated Otter found in Roerich estate
Vanishing Kashmir stag set to get breeding centre
Green Chamundi Abhiyana launched
Urbanization, pollution affecting freshwater bodies - experts
Centre bans sale of cattle in animal markets for slaughter
Six sites across Maharashtra get biodiversity heritage tag
NGT Directs Closure of 76 Polluting Industries around Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake
Why do we need a World Turtle Day?
Gomti River in Lucknow more polluted than Ganga in Varanasi - CAG report
Nilgiris - Rare cobra lily plant spotted in the wild after 84 years
Will address environment issues in ‘scientific manner’- Dr. Harsh Vardhan
Proposal to replace tiger authority on table
‘India must learn from Bhutan’s sustainable tourism model’
India is spending 100 cr to save 4 critically endangered species
International Day for Biological Diversity 2017
Centre to strengthen regulatory mechanism to curb pollution
Green Court NGT Bans Open Defecation, Waste Dumping On Yamuna Floodplains
Rain weaves magic, butterflies flock to Kallar
‘Leopards Abundant in India’s Tea Gardens’
Biodiversity profile of Ganga being reconstructed
Prestigious Whitley Award for Sanjay Gubbi
PM Modi expresses concern over condition of rivers in India
Drought - 26 elephants died in southern forests in just 4 months
Mumbai dumps 2,100mn litres of human waste in sea daily
Traffic pollution reaches the Himalayas
Aquatic life flourishes in a stretch of Ganga - survey
Four day all-India elephant census begins in Tamil Nadu
Concern over rise in mongoose numbers
Northern states resolve to jointly tackle water pollution
Superstitions in Malaysia fuel wildlife trafficking in Kerala
Tigers are now back at Assam’s Manas reserve
Wildlife Institute of India discovers Indian Skimmer bird species in Allahabad
Vigil as craze for exotic pets spreads in Kochi
Flying home to Balrampur - Sanctuaries play host to rare birds
Chemical fertilisers causing irreparable harm to humans - Anil Madhav Dave
Jharkhand set to become paradise for bird watchers
Carambolim loses its ‘botto’ to urbanisation
Call to preserve habitat of Great Indian Hornbills in the Nilgiris
Now, take a biodiversity boat ride in the mangroves
Lhagyala Monastery declares part of its forest as Community Conserved Area
Sixteen ancient bawadis to be revived in Vijayapura
Forest Fire destroys more than 57,000 sq km of India's woods in 2014
Gurgaon - Water bodies in Aravallis to be replenished for wild animals
What’s Killing Karnataka’s Tigers?
New species discovered in Meghalaya cave: Blind albino crab found in India
Water scarcity - In a first, govt to conduct surveys to trace lost springs in Himalayas
India’s ‘cleanest’ river Narmada going Ganga way?
Water quality in several lakes deteriorating: study
In times of drought, history shows us the scientific way to conserve water
Stricter penalty for polluting Ganga on cards
E-patrol for tiger reserves, GIB habitats
Environment ministry seeks suggestions on global meets on hazardous waste, pollutants
Centre approves 26 projects worth Rs 2,154.28 crore under Namami Gange project
Livelihood fair held in fringe villages of Manas National Park
Record Number of Olive Ridley Turtles Hatch in Odisha
Environment ministry to hire PR firm for image makeover
400 Cr loan agreement signed for Nagaland Forest Management Project
India’s Most Polluted River Actually Bubbles with Toxic Foam
North India to get its first DNA bank for wild animals
Habitat loss reason for bison attacks: Authorities
Role of forests in bio-economy immense: Experts
New species of tree living crab found in Western Ghats
India’s forest cover increasing, better than world average: Union environment secretary
Commonwealth Forestry Conference returns to India after 50 years
Centre rekindles dialogue on Ghats
World's Largest River Island, Majuli, Is All Set To Become India's First Carbon Neutral District
World Water Day 2017: Recycling wastewater key to solving water crisis, says UN
India’s groundwater crisis invisible — and getting worse
Great Indian Bustard breeding centre to come up at Sorsan
Caracal vanishes from MP, triggers extinction fear
International Day of Forests
Why not use plants to clean our waste water?
Tamil Nadu Revives Ancient Community De-Silting Of Lakes, Tanks
Endangered soft-shelled turtles get new lease of life
Thane creek should be made a Ramsar site, BNHS says
Rare butterflies point to rich bio-diversity at Ayyanarkoil Falls
Separate Species Status is Good News for Kashmir’s Hangul
936-yr-old Sun temple lying in ruins
‘Religion’, ‘animal thirst’ cited as reasons to approve infra projects in wildlife areas
Animal Welfare Fortnight celebrated in Zunheboto, Wokha
Macaques, hornbills under siege in Western Ghats
Monitor lizard losing its ‘grip’ in Seshachalam
Jammu and Kashmir government submits Hangul recovery plan to Centre
Most Intact Forest Landscapes Lie outside Protected Areas: ISRO
70 local plants give hope for food security - Experts
Science congress snubs tribal medicines
Landscape connectivity key to elephant protection - study
New status to ensure Madayipara’s conservation
6,400 Gangetic turtles rescued from poachers in Uttar Pradesh
Making efforts towards vulture conservation
Monitor lizards being hunted across the Western Ghats
Bees feel the sting of climate change
Cheetahs, like Tigers, are going Extinct
Kerala’s avian diversity gets richer
Hornbill to turn centre of attraction at ‘Pakke Paga Festival’
Mangrove fencing in Mumbai soon to check encroachment
Puducherry to host fourth Indian Biodiversity Congress
Rhinoceros - a successful conservation story in India
States hold key to new Eco rules for realty
Now, a project to crush myths about pythons
150 environmental films for festival from January 4, 2017
Cooking emissions an overlooked contributor to air pollution
Cheetah numbers plummet globally, scientists call for 'endangered' status
Jangubai pilgrimage showcases ancient customs and traditions
Who will answer the fish God’s prayers?
Fauna e-surveillance system in Maharashtra tiger reserve to be solar powered
Urban vandalism threatens temple
Kerala forests stare at wildfire threat
First in India - Maharashtra forest department’s 24x7 helpline to answer queries from Jan 6
Union minister Anil Madhav Dave praises MP's role in promoting forest produce
'Wildlife Institute of India must come up with monitoring protocol on the health of rivers and lakes in the country'
98 tigers died in India in 2016, says National Tiger Conservation Authority
Entire Aravali may get forest tag
The Teesta water dispute - Geopolitics, myth and economics
Rajasthan breeds endangered 'Mahaseer' fish
MoEF declares 4-km area around SGNP as eco-sensitive zone
Crops at risk as small animals get poached
Hornbill Festival kicks off in Naga Heritage village of Kisama
Kerala government mulls stringent punishment for river pollution
Tiger population stable in Sunderbans, says report
Deaths due to attack by tigers showing decreasing trend: Anil Madhav Dave
Lamas of Tawang rejoice the arrival of their sacred Black-necked crane
Manipur moves to conserve state’s fabled deer Sangai
Minister Anil Madhav Dave calls for strict implementation of environmental laws
HC bars sale, registration of Pallikaranai marshland site
'Rajasthan govt seeks save bustard' action plan
Wasting food is akin to being 'carbon criminal': Anil Madhav Dave
New wildlife conservation plan to deploy drones, mobile technology
India Draws International Attention to Conservation of Himalayan Region At COP22
Indian pavilion at climate change summit discusses afforestation
Sendenyu receives award for conservation
Convention of Asian Elephant Specialist Group Members gets underway in Guwahati from Nov 10
Centre constitutes team for conservation of Loktak Lake
Asiatic Wild Buffalo Gets Its First Sanctuary in Country
Celebrating Solar, the Brightest of Lights and the Source of All Energy, this Diwali
Water bodies ‘disappearing’ fast in Bhiwani
Could Diwali now be the festival of 'solar lights'?
Found - Evidence of lost river
Wildlife populations plunge almost 60 per cent since 1970
The Planet Just Crossed another Major Carbon Milestone
Public toilets on mangrove land liable under Forest Act, MoEF panel tells Maharashtra government
Call for community-based action in water management
Lives of snow leopards in danger; hundreds being killed every year, warns report
Manipur Has Just Cleared A Policy To Save The Endangered Indigenous Pony!
Karnataka’s Badriya Jum’a Masjid, Siddhivinayak temple go green for earth’s sake
Hangul may soon be declared as ‘critically endangered’
Assamese biologist wins RBS Earth Heroes Award
India to Eliminate Super Greenhouse Gas HFC-23
Phalong declared Amur Falcon village
Telangana bird cries for attention
Paris climate pact to enter into force on Nov. 4
Students run for Red Panda conservation
India plans to add ten more tiger reserves: Official
Initiative to clean public places
Tigers vulnerable to poaching: 30% of illegal trade export from India
Indian NGO bags UN climate award for clean energy project
PM Modi moots ‘Swacchagraha’
Indian painted frog found in new area of Adilabad forests
Govt to conduct study of alien plant species in bid to check invasion of forests
New lizard species discovered in Mumbai, named after Indian scientist
Tree felling banned in Harayna
Now, a coffee table book on Great Indian Bustard
Maharashtra to get Rs 2000 crore for forest conservation
Coffee, rubber and areca plantations home to 204 bird species
Novel initiative to preserve ancient trees in Dungarpur
Demand for Pangolin meat is driving the species to extinction
India to ratify Paris Agreement on climate change on Oct. 2
Study finds parasite posing threat to Great Indian Bustard
Former IAS officer to display images of sacred trees in Pak gurdwara
Assam's golden langur among world's 25 most endangered primates
60 percent of groundwater in south Asia is too contaminated to use - study
Dadra and Nagar Haveli bans caging of birds
A 1st - Reserved forest status for mangroves
Smelly, Flesh-Eating, Cancer Fighting: 5 Endangered Indian Plants
As noise breeds trouble, migratory birds take flight
Assam conservationist nominated for IUCN Heritage Heroes award
Desertification eating into agricultural land in India, satellite images show
Despite Growth in Numbers, All Is Not Well For Tigers, Says Report
Water bodies vanish from Millennium City's surface
Plastic waste endangering butterfly habitat
Wanton destruction of natural resources poses grave threat - President Pranab Mukherjee
Three hidden lakes revealed, but they may soon vanish
Mobile app launched in Bathinda to expand green cover
Indian team to bring back stranded elephant from Bangladesh
The death of world heritage sites
Swachh Bharat - How a toilet innovation is saving lives, environment
Water hyacinth choking Pichhola Lake
After Nalanda, Sikkim park, Chandigarh building in World Heritage Site list
Illegal wildlife trade thriving on e-portals: Environment minister
Changing climate threatens sacred groves
MoEF set to explore northeast for its biodiversity
If neglected, Chilika Lake can be swallowed by the sea
Manipur to Seek ‘World Heritage Site’ Tag for Keibul Lamjao National Park
There is strong need of preserving, conserving forests and to adapt to the environment
Celebration of Swachh Bharat Pakhwadas
Sangai in Central List of Species Recovery Program
Odisha to conserve 700 sacred groves to protect tribal culture
The International Seminar on Science and Religions for environmental conservation
Tribals Join in Tiger Conservation in Kanha National Park
The cost of a pilgrimage
Chilika Lake fights for survival
Urban forestry plan picks Pune for green mission
Three Northeast Stork Villages on Global Map
Bark that cuts diabetes on verge of extinction
World Environment Day - India lost four species in the last century, many more are on the brink of extinction
Asia's first vulture re-introduction programme launched in Haryana
Rare and endemic wild citrus fruit found in Manipur
Fisherman pitch in for unique flamingo tourism initiative in Vidarbha
India eyes first 'mixed site'
Exploitation turns Chambal into a rivulet
Cyclone saves corals, for now
Exclusive Sanctuary for Chinkaras Soon
Scavenger birds suffer due to improper disposal of garbage
Hangul, the Rare Kashmir Deer, May Soon Go Extinct
MoEF on National Trail for Healthy Ecology
Grim reality stares at endangered 'dancing deer' of Manipur
Forget Bellandur Lake, Rivers in Karnataka are the Most Polluted in South India
India to Bet $6 Billion on Carbon Storage through Reforestation
India's green cover is fast depleting, 34,620 hectares gone in two years
New Species Are Off the Map, But On the Market
New rules to stamp out wetland reclamation
Arunachal hydropower project halted to save black-necked cranes
Mumbai - 1,500-year-old Jogeshwari caves buried under slum debris, garbage
Madhya Pradesh curbs pangolin smuggling to China with 82 arrests from 9 states
Study suggests snakes have ability to translocate
Uttarakhand forest fires could melt glaciers faster, say experts
Understanding the Uttarakhand forest fire
101 species of spiders found in Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Indian Railways to plant 5 crore saplings on rail land before monsoon
Nearly 1.9 million hectares of forest land in India encroached upon: Prakash Javadekar
Government departments, ministries asked to hire only CNG vehicles
Primate monkey species, ‘white-cheek Macaque’ discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
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Rare Indian egg-eater snake gets rarer due to several road kills
Challenging environment - How green buildings in India will enhance your quality of life
Union government allots Rs. 800 crore to clean up polluted lakes in garden city
Mangroves to help combat climate change
Govt bans animal testing for soaps and detergents
Bundelkhand home to water conservation marvels
Asia tiger conservation conference: India to help Cambodia in restoring fauna to their forests
Climate change triggers coral bleaching
India has successful track record of protecting its tigers, says PM Modi
Airpocalypse in Chennai
Karnataka's prolonged drought is leaving animals thirsty
World’s wild tiger count rise for first time in a century
Welcome waste as new wealth
Project Under Way to Enhance Fisheries via Mangrove Shield
Scottish Father of Indian Forestry to Be Honoured
Vulture population on rise in Charotar
Fishes in Uttarakhand Rivers being bleached, blasted to death
Data Shows 1,664 Leopards Poached Last Decade
India to ratify COP 21 Global Climate Agreement on April 22 - Prakash Javadekar
Vulture count in Trimbak range up from 5 to 100 in decade
Students convert barren land into mini forest
Pay consumers to take back e-waste
Report on Forestry Interventions for Ganga Released
Trans-boundary project to increase wildlife initiated in Nagaland
Centre notifies new stringent rules to manage e-waste
Indo-Bangladesh - Climate Change, tourism causing ‘irreversible damage’ to Sundarbans Reserve
Forests in catchment area can prevent Ganga pollution: Javadekar
Why water management is of huge importance today
'40 Percent People in India May Not Have Water to Drink by 2030'
After 80 million years on earth, a shy and scaly wild animal is rapidly dying out in India
Great Indian Bustards 'extinct' in Nashik region, not spotted since 2007
India's Agasthyamalai listed among 20 world biosphere reserves
International Day of Forests
Rs 362 lakh released for Deepor Beel
Hemp Walls Saved India's Ancient Ellora Caves
The money-spinning black sheep of Kuruba families
Chhattisgarh government to protect ancient rock art sites in Bastar and Surguja
Five new species of fan-throated lizards discovered in India
NGT slams Assam, slaps fine for Manas
Birds bid early adieu to Kashmir as temperature rises
India signs bird conservation deal
Mahashivaratri - Favourite Plants of Lord Shiva
Four ‘extinct’ plant species rediscovered
New snake species discovered in Gujarat
Velavadar, a blackbuck safe haven
India Inc to adopt Mahabalipuram temple, Khajuraho monuments, Lodhi garden, Sun temple
World Wildlife Day 2016
Myth of Mighty Aphrodisiac: Poaching 'Nilgiri Langurs' Touches a High
Launch of ENVIS Portal and Inauguration of National Interaction-cum-Evaluation Workshop (17-19 February, 2016) for ENVIS Centres at New Delhi
Foresters who made a difference
Atapaka pelican paradise in peril
Environ Min to notify new waste management rules by next week
River Information System
Revive wetlands to solve Delhi's water crisis: Experts
India’s humble pangolin scrambles for survival
Tadoba tiger travels 140km to reach Nagzira
Rainforests remain among last refuges for King Cobras
ENVIS portal to popularise science & sustainable practices
Govt stresses on waste management to achieve smart cities
India to follow Gujarat conservation model
Environment ministry action plan: Plan to bar mining in wildlife corridors
Thousands flock to Uttarakhand for four-day bird watching festival
Identify wildlife species in regular conflict with human: Government
Alarming destruction of tiger, elephant habitats: expert
Celebrate World Wetlands Day for Our Sustainable Livelihoods
Message of Shri Prakash Javadekar, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India on the occasion of World Wetlands Day, 2nd February, 2016
Leapfrogging to new areas
‘Eco-sensitive areas in Western Ghats yet to be demarcated’
Endangered snow leopard spotted in north Sikkim
Mysuru Emerges as the Cleanest City in the Country
Unique birdsong leads experts to discover new species in Arunachal
New frog genus discovered in NE forests
Ban on tourists littering Sunderbans
Centre to help protect endangered deer in Manipur
India Declares Dolphins ‘Non-Human Persons’
Government to sign MoU to conserve migratory birds
MoEF and WII to begin captive breeding of Great Indian Bustard
Union environment ministry issues fresh directions to control air pollution
Climate change fund - NSCCC approves 4 projects
Manipur in mixed-site tag race
From 2017, thermal plants have to go clean
Encroachment may drive JK's winged winter visitors away
Krishna district tops country in increase of mangrove cover
5 key points in Paris Agreement on climate change
Paris climate agreement China and India lead cheers for breakthrough
Climate change - New shorter draft released at summit
Climate change comic with Indian superhero launched in Paris
Joint fight for Sunderbans
North eastern states have lost 628 sq kms of forest: State of forest report
India will set up observatories to monitor climate change impact
Primates: fighting for survival
India pavilion at Paris climate summit to showcase harmony with nature
Counting on conservation
India has lost half its grasslands in 60 yrs
HOW TO TRACK YOUR FAVORITE MIGRATORY BIRD ONLINE WITH ANIMATED MAPPING
Tortoises have a lifespan of over a 100 years; But not anymore
Centre concern on environment deterioration; sees protection of forest land as top priority
Responsible Forest Management for Climate Change Mitigation and Livelihoods
Centre charts plans to reduce man-animal conflicts
India is counting its butterflies for the first time since Independence
Paris Summit of Conscience for the Climate, July 21 2015
Bird population continues to decline in India, 8 species added to IUCN Red List
The Withering Ghats
World Bank gives Rs 14.8cr to revive biosphere reserve
Government Decision to Ban Jumbo Trade in Bihar to have Ripple Effect on State
How best to fund nature’s conservation?
UN Bristol Meeting on Faiths and the Sustainable Development Goals September 7th – 10th, 2015
INDIAS INTENDED NATIONALLY DETERMINED CONTRIBUTION WORKING TOWARDS CLIMATE JUSTICE
US conservation initiative dedicated to Jadav Payeng
West Bengal govt to set up dolphin reserve in Hooghly
Ananthagiri Hills All Set for a Makeover
These migrants need attention, too
Arunachal launches programme on conservation of gibbons
Sneezing monkey and 'walking' fish are among new species discovered in Eastern Himalayas
Green India Mission
India promises to cut greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 2030
Gosabara wetland to get bird sanctuary status
Punjab’s own great banyan cries for conservation
Hornbill hunting impacts spread of forests: Study
Assam conservationist first Indian to get Harry Messel Award
New variety of sacred bael fruit developed in Godhra
Consumption practice of tribes pose threat to endangered frog
Nine new species of wild mushrooms discovered in India
Climate change India to unveil plan on October 1
What India's ancient sacred sites can teach us about forests
Today is World Ozone Day
How light pollution is affecting life
Thotlakonda's monks and their medicines
Poor governance leading to rhino poaching
Scientists decode humble tulsi
Great Indian Bustard In greater danger than tiger in country
Garden of flowers in Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Meghalaya's orchids under threat, need sanctuaries, experts
Jumbo rules in tiger hotbed Corbett
Save Heritage Buildings
Delving into myths from a hoary past
Bats losing the battle against deforestation in Western Ghats
Under Threat Plants That Heal
Goa's appetite for wild mushrooms is hurting the ecology of Western Ghats
Helicopter ride in Kedarnath region posing threat to wildlife
Caught on camera Vulture chicks dying without food
Chennai connect to Gadhimai festival
International Tiger Day
Banded Tit Arunachal’s newly discovered butterfly specie shows the state has more secrets to share
Taste, cost and climate change prompt return of folk rice
Deforestation drives worsening flooding in Kashmir
Climate change risks and resilience in urban children in Asia
Six states to discuss conservation of Western Ghats, livelihood
Predicted increases in heat related mortality under climate change in urban India
Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana And UP Join Hands To Clear The Air Of The Most Polluted Capital In The World
Kaziranga villagers learn to protect animals during floods
‘Humans driving sixth mega wipeout of animals’
UN Urges Action to Protect Every Hectare of Arable Land
Article on Sacred Grove in Local Language (Tamil)- Dinamani -Kathir
Sanctioning cruelty in the name of faith?
Centre to allow hunting of wild animals in man-animal conflict zones
On World Environment Day, Javadekar asks all to opt for ‘less’
World Environment Day 2015 We are running out of water!
World Environment Day 2015
Rapid urbanisation destroying Kerala’s sacred groves
Illegal exploitation of earthworms from Pulicat
Maharashtra to protect whale sharks
WHO singles out air pollution as major health hazard
Scientists map sloth bear hotspots in India
Looming conflicts over water
Warming threat to Everest glaciers
Vulture nesting declining: researchers
Clean Ganga mission faces 'most critical' challenge in pollution hotspot Kanpur
International Day for Biological Diversity 22 May 2015
Why dolphins no longer jump out of Moradabad's Ramganga
India ranks 24th in the first Environmental Democracy Index
Cancer fighter rice, grown in Bengal
Skimmers skip Chambal, only 5 nests spotted
India, a victim of e-waste crime
Algae can produce biofuels from wastewater
Endemic Bird Day
Discoloration of the Taj Mahal: What to blame?
Fearing ban, packaging firm moves National Green Tribunal
His solar system
What makes Imambara a green building
Bats use brain just like humans study
Advisory to States on Illegal Wildlife Trade
Saving tigers caught in the headlights
Indian Railways to set up plant to convert plastic into diesel Dr Harsh Vardhan
Capital's dry baolis to spring into life soon as Archaeological Survey of India works toward revival of water bodies
New species of gecko found
“State must enact water security Act”
Environment ministry acts to divert sewage from water bodies
Enriching an ecosystem
Emissions from biomass burning cross the Himalayas
Ghaziabad RWAs call for ban on plastic burning
Decrease salinity ASAP to save the Sundarbans
Japan reportedly targets about 20% emissions cuts by 2030
Economic study pegs value for Sundarbans and other tiger reserves
Elusive partridge photographed for the first time by Bengaluru shutterbug
Rare Eagle Scours Idukki Skies
PM blames changing lifestyle for environmental degradation
How a city became a dumping ground for construction waste
Irishman doing his swachh mission in Jodhpur
Green crusader on mangrove mission
Seed bank to revive medicinal plant
Pilgrim's progress, a big blow to conservation
Pilgrims' litter puts forest jumbos on high plastic diet
Challenges to Conservation of Ganga
Rising sea levels threaten Sundarbans forests
Great Indian hornbill Time to remember the power and beauty of nature
Ecologist Madhav Gadgil wins Tyler Prize
Head east to catch sight of endangered birds
The Pelican's City Center
International Day of Forests
Economic survey of Himachal Pradesh 2014-15
Coming up Festival of feathers
Rise for the Sparrow,The lost small bird among increasing cellphones and high-rise buildings
Garbage, stench greet visitors to Marudhamalai
Modi's budget slashes environmental funding for India - TRFN
Sunderbans hardly prepared for climate change, migration
Rivers in crisis
Kashmir’s water bodies dying fast
Endangered Indian Skimmer finds new home in Satpura National Park
PM interacts with recipients of Stree Shakti Puraskar and Nari Shakti Puraskar 2014
Despite 14 percent rise in visitor numbers Bhutan remains unpolluted
Bihar opens centre to protect endangered Garuda
Crucial factors influencing environmental degradation: A case study on Raniganj coal mine belt, West-Bengal India
Andhra Pradesh Solar Power Policy, 2015
World heritage site Keoladeo National Park in India could lose tag as birds stay away
Efforts intensified to bring river Saraswati to surface
Radical transparency, Tracking deforestation through satellite imagery
Environmental loss in Sundarbans worth Rs 1290 cr: World Bank
Sunderbans on the edge as tiger numbers rise
Regional Evaluation-cum-Training Workshop for ENVIS Centres (Western Region), 16-17 February, 2015 at Nagpur, Maharashtra
India’s forest cover up by 5,871 sq km
Book Extract, Green Signals Ecology, Growth and Democracy in India
TEMPLE LIKE GRAIN STORES FOR SACRED SEEDS
- City gets South India’s first genetic garden
Head out for the great backyard bird count
Bhutan's seed bank to ensure food security
Regional Evaluation-cum-Training Workshop for ENVIS Centres (Southern Region), 5-6 February, 2015 at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Regional Evaluation Workshop of ENVIS Centres of Northern Region 2015
Rare bird sighted in Rajapalayam
Tiger numbers grow by 30 percentage in 4 years: Can forests sustain India's Big Cat boom?
India Water Week to be Celebrated from 13 to 17 January
Major archaeological find in Nalgonda
Researchers studying impact of roads, pipelines on toads
Bangladesh development threatens fragile Sundarbans mangroves
No road life for protected areas
Sand mining in Ganga could be killing rare turtles’
Turtle Festival' at Srikurmam to Kick Off Today
Uma Bharti for treated waste water into Ganga
Water Week Govt to launch major water conservation drive in January
All green buildings will get special logo in 2015
Posh farmhouses eating up Aravalli range
Wings clipped: Chennai turns into hub for illegal bird trade
Pollution threatens Western Ghats' freshwater ecosystems:Study
Bird Festival in Uttarakhand from Feb 4
NOXIOUS FUMES - Power-hungry cell towers poisoning air
North India's cities the most polluted, south's cleanest
Reserve forest turned into dumping ground in Haridwar
400-Year-Old Tree to be Honoured
Checking a crisis, drop by drop
New Frog Species Found on Dattatreya Hill
Chennai beaches set for Olive Ridley nesting season
Lonely Planet 2014When many creatures big and small join the exodus, a mass extinction event approaches
Ensure railway engines don’t pollute, says NGT
Wildlife SOS celebrates the fifth Anniversary of last dancing bear of India
Time to Wake Up to the Call of Biodiversity
Paint brushes, the biggest threat to mongoose
Biodiversity congress to begin on Thursday
Study looks at Tamil Nadu animals under threat
Spare a Thought for the Tiger of East Asia, It’s Almost Gone
Aravali losing green cover, orders ignored
Tiger poaching impacts society at large: HC
Organic farming panacea for pollution
Doomsday warning by new environment study
Quarrying destroys megalithic dolmens in Thrissur
Why 2014 is the year of the frog
Trees and Plants Mingle with Religion and Medicine
Mamata Banerjee allots Rs.25 crore for world's first mangrove zoo in WB
Poetry Becomes Visual Treat
Welcome Step
Champion of Sacred Groves
Sthala Vriksha to be protected through cloning
Lake revamp cast adrift in Chennai
Techies in organic farming not hitting back button
City College Documents 100 Plants for DNA test
Indian Herbs Go Global
JBAS Students Check College Air
Critically endangered Forest Owlet spotted in Western Ghats
Visitors to Assam zoo can soon view endangered pygmy hogs
Changing landscape of Jawadhu Hills
Global stamp for the Ashtamudi
The dying Khejri trees of Rajasthan
Museum of bio-diversity
Make green laws efficient, cut regulatory bodies: Jairam Ramesh
7 new frog species reported from Western Ghats and Sri Lanka
Ignoring Environment is Against the Indian Culture
Awards for Schools and Teachers for Conserving the Environment
We Worship Things We Ignore: Jairam
Growth should never be at the cost of environment, Jairam Ramesh says
Ex-Minister now as environmentalist
Invasive Plants Species Threaten the Tamil Nadu Forests
Villagers give up firecrackers on Diwali for their winged friends
SC raps Centre over clean Ganga
Elephants can ‘hear’ rainfall from miles away, say researchers
The bridge to easing man-elephant conflict
Tamil Nadu accounts for 1 in 4 tiger deaths this year
Gujarat getting warmer every year: Study
Marathi sambar, but from Thanjavur
Tonk Royalty sacrifices a tradition
The import of sacrifice
City scientists find new frog species near Amboli
No idol immersions in Ganga distributary during Durga Puja: Meerut Admin
Conflict Likely Over Mahanadi Water Sharing: AV Swamy
‘Global Warming’ Knocks Down Apple Production
Viswakarma Puja
NGT orders MoEF to finalise demarcation of eco-sensitive areas
Mangroves undergo change in Sunderbans
Invasive plants a threat to wildlife
Centre Awaiting State Governments' Views on Western Ghats
Realtor builds road through 'sacred' Mangar forest near Delhi
Govt asked to take step for including 7 pasture lands in heritage category
No live animals for temple ritual
Gadgil Report: MoEF Flayed for Inaction
Gadgil committee recommendations on Western Ghats ideal, practical: Experts
Uma Bharti says Saraswati not a myth, starts hunt for river
Dasara elephants arrive in style
Dam waters submerge monuments in Hampi
Ousteri lake, Tirunelveli forests declared bird, wildlife sanctuaries
‘Ban not a solution to save sharks’
Camel made Rajasthan State animal
Kerala temple plans old-age home for cows
TN to Get 15th Wildlife Sanctuary in Nellai District
Between history and mythology
Nature-unfriendly pilgrims
Himachal park set to get World Heritage tag
Kallanai as agricultural heritage site likely soon
Sacred assault
No rhino poacher convicted since 2009, report on Kaziranga reveals
‘5,482 hectares of mangroves on govt land in Thane will soon be reserved forests’
Book traces roots of sacred plants
The Green Link
30,000 Acres of Tree Cover Being Lost Every Day: Maneka
New Book Pays Tribute to Trees
Centre Ready to Launch Rape Crisis Centres: Maneka
We lose about 30,000 acres of tree cover on a daily basis
Maneka Gandhi speaks of sacred trees and groves
Spotted deer found dead with injuries in Taramani
Sacred Groves at Risk as Faith Erodes
Effort to protect Sacred groves
New Wildlife Rescue Centre at Anamalai Tiger Reserve
TN Shows the Way in Elephant Operation
Jumbo shot for tusks in Krishnagiri forest
Chemmanur temple
200-year-old sacred groves near Paravur face the axe
Sacred Lotus

| Last Updated:: 11/01/2021

Amur falcon sighted near Point Calimere

Change in wind pattern due to cyclones could have driven it to the sanctuary

Source: The Hindu, 17.12.2020, Chennai, pg.2.

C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai

Amur falcon sighted near Point Calimere