How India lost its spots

Green frames tell grey stories
Sacred groves to protect Kerala’s endangered tree too
7 species to battle it out for ‘national butterfly’ title
On a green trail
World’s wildlife population down by 68% since 1970
Why wetlands protection is crucial
Lumpy skin disease in cattle spreading fast
The six-legged globetrotter
The wings of diversity
Silent but sure communication
Singing dog emerges from extinction
Bamboo clusters spread in nine states to promote its products
Mountains that sustain millions
Grow some apples in the tropics
11 wetlands in Karnataka to get Centre’s push
Stork Reality: Winged visitors lands in zoo amid calm
Krishna and His Ashtamahishis in a tiny temple
Fewer butterflies in city this year
Rise in monsoon birds’ number in Bhitarkanika
Research paper calls for change in India’s forest policy: D-G Forests
Turning waste into wealth by salvaging crop residue
Sacrifice of animals banned at Alagarkoil temple
Call for efforts to secure vulture population
Sigur forest a safe haven for vultures
Blue Cross of India looks for sponsors to remodel aviary
Good rainfall may help improve deer, tiger population
How many Gharials do you see?
New climber species found in the Western Ghats
Bird brains – not quite small
Team alpha Himalayan langurs
Bird paradise amid urban jungle
Vulture breeding centre in MTR proposed
Our natural affinity: Humanity must use science to conserve nature’s species
Invasive aquatic species engulfs Kodaikanal Lake
Efforts on to prevent outsiders from bringing cattle to MTR for grazing
Two new species of cockroach wasps found
Big butterfly
Weaving a home
King cobra sighting at 2,400m sets new altitude record for the species
A ‘stray rescuer’ at the receiving end
Green shoots in Wayanad’s traditional rice conservation
‘Covid has pushed a small soil-less farming industry to newer heights’
Restoration of waterbodies gains pace
GI tag on Sikkim’s Red Chilli
Twitter via windows
In blue chip company
13th Century inscription stone has links to Thiruvanaikaval temple
Over 2,000-year-old Tamizhi inscriptions found
Indian peafowl (PAVO CRISTATUS)
Red pandas await radio collars
A 100-year experiment to tell how long seeds live
Project Thadam to address human-elephant conflict in Coimbatore Forest Division
Elephant calf at Dharmasthala named as Shivani
Tiruvanaikka: Understanding history, layer by layer
Rise in tiger count in Kovai forests
Neelakurinji flower blooms in Devaramane Betta
Green specs of change
Birdcalls till sundown
Salute soldiers Sphie and Vida
New freshwater fish identified in the Ganga
‘Dead’ coral reefs as important as ‘live’ ones, shows new study
A unique rejuvenation camp in Tamil Nadu for captive elephants
World Coconut Day: A wonder fruit that has nurtured humanity
History as an Entree
Police for pups
Butterflies are migrating early in Southern India this year
Green hangout in the neighbourhood
Green hangout in the neighbourhood
All-green Jolada Raashi Gudda beckons passerby
Go coconuts
‘Great apes’ nests improved their cognition- and shaped human dwellings’
‘Birds are amazing builders – their nests show diverse ways of protecting a family’
Fishermen remove 700kg waste from lake
54 new parks in added areas to expand Chennai’s green cover
Purple rumped sunbird
Major heritage sites come under new Tiruchy circle
Jawadhu hills, a treat for eyes!
Lakshadweep Islands to have more Kerala barn owls to kill rats
Great warrior or pot belled king?
Polytechnic takes up project to conserve native ‘Hassan sheep’
When a lion was brought to Kodagu
A century-old heritage of Swachhata
The saga of Mullayanagiri conservation reserve project
Home gardeners grow own food
An Onam without dance of the bhutas
Migrant duck, ducklings rescued
1,200-yr-old rock-cut temple discovered on riverbank
Sirmaur first to prepare people’s biodiversity register
Experts join hands to enhance conservation of river Dolphin
Beauty and brains
Butterfly park developed near Vellalore tank
Cestrum blooming brings orangy scent to hills
300 million world over can have their forests restored: study
Amid lockdown, school cultivates vegetables
Panel to conserve Edakkal caves
Improvisation
Secrets of Sholinganallur
Rare fish sighted by AU Scientists
Deprived by discord
Plenty of water at Tirumala lies unused
Sembakkam lake restoration planned
Birds flee from noisy revellers at Ameerpur lake
Saavira Kambada Basadi listed among top architectural marvels in Fodor’s
Endangered Chamurthi horses thrive in tribal Lahaul Spiti district
Captive elephants enjoy kozhukattai
Aged Amrit Mahal cows to be given to pvt.goshalas
CMC turns waste into manure
Officials plant to analyse wild jumbo migration, deaths
SOA works on organic value addition of Tulsi
Green alternative to stubble burning
Sniffer dog cracks his first case: bison poaching in West Bengal
A monsoon revival
Rare forms of Lord Ganesha
Preference for eco-friendly idols brings out Ganeshas in mud, seed, chocolate
India’s dying rivers seek a coordinated response
Onattukara sesame may soon get GI tag
City environmentalist reinstalls banyan
Plan to plant fodder grass in forests
Initiative to preserve heritage trees in Tiruppur
Monsoon Birds Trigger Chirpy Cacophony in Bhitarkanika
Where munias abound
A divine tryst with nature
Spice it up
Myntdu: The River of Stories
Sarna, The Harappan Tree Goddess
Kachnar: Turn over a delicious leaf
Grounded in wisdom: The forgotten chakki should regain its place
Freedom of little faiths
Forest Ministry releases guide to managing human-elephant conflict
How the tiger can regain its strips
Forest loss threatens hornbills
World Elephant Day: Focus on Conservation and welfare
History in hairpin bends
Science by the People
When exactly did the tiger colonise the Indian subcontinent?
In the shadow of the tiger, its co-predators are suffering
India must conserve its orchid wealth
Report on leopard sightings soon
Ponnus will live on
Rakhis tied to trees in Aravalis
Back on track after a decade
Campaign for tiger reserve in wayanad to be renewed
Experts call for augmenting buffer zones and corridors
Be an eco-warrior
Uttarakhand to set up snow leopard conservation centre in Uttarkashi
Kibber’s snow leopards
Three states rank high in Dhole conservation
Senghandhal park getting ready
Damage to tiger conservation
The enduring allure of Hampi
Dragon tree aged 80-400 to be part of KIA landscape
An avian census in Pathanamthitta
SC looks to save both animals and crops
Mudhumalai Tiger Reserve plans a centre to protect vultures
A rare temple for Krishna
Karnataka temple that is a musician’s pride
A home for tiger
Come see me
Will play global role in saving tigers: Govt
A graphic testament of hope for the nature
Tiger headcount in Karnataka highest in Bandipur, Nagarahole
Nagarahole retains top slot in Tiger population density
Blue Mormon
Climb or perish- Himalayan plant species trek to survive
Conservationists elated as tiger numbers up
Saya and Cleopatra
Drug firm polluting wetlands within bird sanctuary, say study
How young Asian elephants learn to bend their trunks left or right
Kashmir saffron now has GI certificate
Campaign by villagers save 400-year-old banyan tree, highway plan to be changed
Tomes capture essence of State’s ancient temples
Silicon city’s ecological fortress
New jumping spider discovered in India during global pandemic
Ancient coins found in Pavagada village temple pond
All in the Blood
Mother Earth has rejuvenated by way of COVID 19
10 waterbodies in Ambattur to be rejuvenated, Beutified
Conservation, preservation key to Lonar lake development: HC
Feeding neglected horses in Ooty
Grains of hope
School marks 50 years by cultivating land left fallow
Tiger Mayar King, a new attraction at Bandipur
Endangered swamp deer rescued from Ganges
In full bloom
A heritage to conserve
Exotic animals and birds seized in Central station
Canvassing to save the Sanctuary
Rare yellow turtle spotted in Odisha
Panel formed to probe planting of exotic trees in Vandalur Zoo
A musical depiction of Adivasi cultural heritage
Rock etchings bear the stamp of the yore
A booster diet stirs Kaziranga’s flood-hit ‘road rhino’
A man of the forests
A rare Ramayana finds a revered place in Salim’s hands
Star tortoise rescued, released into dense forest
The fusion of the divine and the dynastic
Mobile app KURMA helps save turtles in India
Bountiful harvest of fruits, vegetables at this school garden
Ooty’s monsoon delights: Beans, bamboo shoots
Discovery of India
Rare pangolin rescued from smugglers, two held
Go, forage flowers for your kitchen
Make space for snakes
HC admits plea to protect wild animals from attacks
Cuckkos get satellite tags in migration study
Indigenous bugs help tackle invasive pest
Palm so sweet
Vana Mahotsav: SCCL to plant 35 lach saplings
Not your average cuckoo
Eco panels in the Nilgiris restore native habitats
Vignettes of a rescue
A turmeric compound curcumin has shown enhanced ability to counter disease
Digital in Nature
11-member expert panel to study elephant population in Tamil Nadu
A ‘golden tiger’ not worth taking a shine to
Marginal decreases in snow cover in four river basins
HIDCO joins hands with private bank for tree plantation in New Town
SSB carries out mass tree plantation drive
Deva Harithom project launched at Thiruvalla
Monitor illegal transport of cattle
Punjab farmers find a better way to grow paddy
Tirupati emerges a bulbul’s paradise!
30-km trench puts a brake on elephant menace
A social media initiative to increase the green cover
Filthy pond turns into lake
Kamrunag lake area set to be biodiversity heritage site
Ch’garh women set to outpace China with their unique bamboo and cow dung Rakhis
Launch of Katwa project offers hope for Gangetic dolphins
India’s tiger census of 2018 sets a Guinness world record
Assam keelback spotted for the first time in 129 years
Down and Under
Bengal youth grows paddy on rooftop during lockdown
The flowering ‘tigers’
A new low in man-animal conflict, says SC;
They brought nature back into Hubballi
Yediyurappa govt to bring back anti-cow slaughter law
Free treat for 45 jumbos in Kollam
Student researchers discover new species of marine invertebrate
Panel to verify original extent of Narayanapuram Lake
Grace interrupted
Budding kitchen farmers
Lawyer tries hand in farming, reaps riches
Vayupuri receives coveted ISO certificate
Elephant deaths:
Nooranad becomes hub of avian beauties
Bio-wall to build flood resilience
Big flap: golden birdwing is India’s largest butterfly
Union Minister Javadekar urged to reject railway line
This mango is diabetic friendly
Jack of all tastes
When the carrot becomes the stick for gaurs in the Nilgiris
Palmyras to serve as shield against wildlife
For whom do the water lilies bloom
Project to eradicate invasive plants
Happily ever after in a grass house
Mountains on the thin Ice
Forest to replace plantations
Efforts on to secure GI tag for Thalanad clove
Ooty siblings develop mask spray, sanitizer with eucalyptus oil
50,000 saplings raised for green project
Of a great myth and Kingly duty
Leopard with tracking collar released in Alipurduar’s Buxa Tiger Reserve
Plant thought to be extinct for more than 15 years found in Sikkim Himalayas
Restoration of water bodies planned
Leopardess trapped in cage, released into forest
Aviation Ministry allows drone flights at night to attack locusts.
Efforts of foresters show results at Sarasala.
Elephant found ailing walks into forest. Veterinary team yet to confirm health condition of the animal.
Rare snake spotted after 129 years in Northeast
Kalamkari artwork bats for nature conservation.
Forest dept. issues notice to NHAI.
Rare biological phenomenon spotted in dragonflies.
Centre unveils new rules to regulate exotic animal trade. Owners have to register their stock
Thriving in seclusion
Once considered waste slices of raw mangoes now in demand
Captive breeding of white tigers leads to genetic defects.
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve used by 8 tigers
Beach shacks may cause harm to turtle nesting sites
Albino Sambhar deer spotted in Saharanpur forest
‘Ban on animal sacrifice arbitrary’.
‘Tangedu Vanam’
Monsoon is here, where are the festivities?
New bean variety introduced
Nilgiri tahr population thrives during lockdown.
1st tiger translocation from Corbett to Rajaji in October.
Powder puff prettiness
Project to give jackfruit a distinguished place on platter.
Heritage faces threat from beautification projects
No wetlands in Uran under our jurisdiction
Fishermen rescue Olive Ridley turtle
Go green to battle the blues
State mulls heeng, saffron plantation in high altitudes
Saurabh Van Vihar to be reconstructed
State to feed captive elephants.
DRI busts syndicate smuggling exotic macaws from Bangladesh.
Peacocks on staycation
Medak villages take to vermicomposting.
Tiger sculpture from 3rd century found
Teachers grow a green thumb during lockdown.
Even Golden Langurs suffer forced abortion, infanticide.
Theni district bags Skoch Gold award for water conservation
200 saplings planted under Miyawaki method in Tirunelveli
Department plants cane on a large scale in DK reserve forest areas.
A ‘town’ deicting water conservation models.
A zoologist who saved birds from dying of hunger
Rare marine life sighted from Mahalaxmi Shoreline
6 sites in MMR are now wetlands.
On the same tracks.
Ailing elephant gets medicines in fruits
Potsherd with Tamil-Brahmi script unearthed at Kodumanal.
Murals to highlight Coonoor’s iconic heritage and history
HC upholds law banning sacrifice of birds, animals
Remove encroachments from Rajaji, HC tells govt. Order:
Art of the eclipse
Axed trees spring up a campaign
A chance discovery of black buck habitat
In search of rare mangoes
1,150 kg giant manta ray caught off Masula coast
Two bears caged on a single day.
Soft measures tackle elephant menace.
The Mouse-tailed Bat lives amongst us peacefully serving a valuable purpose.
Farmer offers jackfruit to jumbos to keep estate safe
Tungabhadra Pushkarams
Historic temple unearthed in Nellore
Preserving the last vignettes of Anantagiri
With 334 species, Guwahati redefining concept of urban jungle.
Indigenous RWH technology brings relief for farmers
Residents call for more excavations.
Wildlife monitoring begins in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Cattle vaccination drive launched in Nilgiris
Manimangalam Magic
Officials take measures to protect migratory birds at Kolleru Lake.
Pollinator Week: Why we need to protect the bees and the butterflies
Odisha starts project to conserve Bhitarkanika fishing cats
Forest dept. on alert in Mettur to check elephant movement.
Concern over leucism among wildlife in Nilgiris
Ecotourism centres likely to receive visitors soon.
Malabar gliding frog in unusual territory.
Plan for a monkey park draws ire of greens.
Many historical sites in famed Halebid cry out for attention.
Sloth bear caught, released in forest
Dragonfly endemic to Western Ghats photographed for the first time
Assam gas well blaze endangered wetlands, several species: Survey
First estimation exercise of Indian gaur in Nilgiris in recent years.
Lion census method outdated: experts
A peek into the world of pelagic birds.
The bees of Bundelkhand
Developing scientific temperament, through ‘Budding Scientists’
After wildlife board nod, govt starts work on road through Rajaji reserve
Top agri officials to monitor locust control in Rajasthan
113 – hectare Lonar Lake in Buldhana turns pink
New guidelines for import of exotic species
Gujarat’s pride grows as it now hosts 674 Gir lions.
The caterpillar eater
Atirappilly hydel project only through consensus: govt.
‘Development activities caused 41% decline in evergreen forests of central Western Ghats’
Small wooden bridges get a new lease of life.
Lodhi after lockdown
Veterinarians remove plastic from cow’s stomach
WhatsApp comes handy for butterfly enthusiasts to track pre-monsoon migration of winged beauties
‘Plantation elephant’ numbers on the rise.
Red sanders trees to dot barren hills in Chittoor.
Products from aquatic weeds.
Capital set to become first ‘Pachathuruthu’ district.
Elephant translocated
A Strange Friendship
A life among bovines
Poaching doubled during lockdown, says wildlife trade monitoring group
A ‘green’ Ramanathapuram in the making.
Greens oppose canal work in blackbuck conservation reserve.
Crocodile rescued from well near Melur.
Butterflies swarm Kurumbapatti Zoological Park.
African snails come back with monsoon.
Poaching doubled during lockdown, says wildlife trade monitoring group.
Figuring out COVID-19 terminology.
A gentleman named mugger.
Paddy grain pouches bring back sparrows to Thanjavur homes
Managing liquid wastes in hamlets.
Bio-pesticide can help fight locusts, says progressive farmer. Some strains of fungus proved effective, he claims.
SC orders status quo on Taurus project.
New species of carnivorous plant found
`1.4-crore snake rescue centre launched.
Learning about climate change from COVID-19 pandemic.
Lockdown no hurdle for these dragonfly enthusiasts.
Injured leopard on its way to Chennai Zoo
Drop in pollution levels a boon for Gulf of Mannar ecosystems.
Wild about the outdoors.
‘Longleng’ clocks 80,000 km in less than four years!
Realty behind banyan trees on fire?
A word about weeds.
23,182 instances of man-animal conflict in State since August 2016.
Greens cry foul at mangrove felling.
Wildlife enthusiasts oppose construction in habitat of Great Indian Bustard.
Three cheers for Chamrajanagar.
Environment gets a breathing space during lockdown.
Sustained by Love
Pandya era stone idol unearthed in farm
The Ghost of the past
Guards feed starving monkeys at Daulatabad
15 birds in State among ‘species of concern’.
Greens demand reduction in Banasura Sagar water level.
Project to turn Iruvazhinji river banks into ‘fruit valley’.
Check out some marine diversity at rly. Station!
Bee keepers to the rescue.
Farmer’s experiment with apple farming bears fruits.
Saved Banyans in Chevella found axed, mutilated.
Hill complex wildlife, ecology under threat.
Surge in rescue of wildlife during lockdown period
Dolphin population rises by three-fold from 40 to 120.
The sorrow of fallen trees. Cyclone Amphan has turned Kolkata’s famed Botanic Garden into a ‘graveyard’
Traditional ecological knowledge in Meitei community
Conserving the Toda buffalo before it is too late
Get bats out of hell.
Tree transplantation policy may get Cabinet nod soon
Traditional belief and today’s science.
A forest on a cent to regain green spaces
Kerala team nets silver fish in Velankanni
Nilgiri’s native rose species faces ecological threats
Ornamental garden set up at landfill site in Coonoor
New plant species found in Western Ghats
Leopard cubs looking for their mom proves heart-rending
On a mission to save butterflies
Power plant’s dredging activity poses threat to mudflat
Standing tall for a sumptuous feast
HC asks how KSPCB plans to preserve lakes
New lake to be created by PWD near Valliyoor
Birds of different feathers
Miyawaki forest with 30,000 trees to come up at Ondipudur
A good year for Olive Ridley turtles
Grasshoppers feast on crops in Wayanad
Mumbaikars get 3-minute lesson on birds outside their window
Bandipur tiger captured, villagers relieved
A verdant mini-forest in capital in just 16 months:
Rare palm from Andamans gets second home:
Silence of the forests
Warbles that break the reverie:
Quinine Nogladew latches on to its past in search for COVID-19 cure:
Ready to mingle
Rare owl creates flutter near Chittoor
GI tag for Sohrai Khovar painting, Telia Rumal:
Greetings in full bloom
Stop blaming the bats
Scientists find new tree species in southern Western Ghats
GI tag for Thanjavur Netti Works, Arumbavur Wood Carvings:
Typing up with Todas to keep the virus at bay:
Vanishing wizards of the night
The call of the wild
Megalithic era cave discovered at Cheruthoni
Indian grey wolf sighted for the first time in Chamarajanagar
Climate change may affect wildlife in Western Ghats
Tiger population in Sunderbans rises to 96
Forest Dept. steps up vigil to prevent poaching:
When our lakes heal
Connolly canal has crystal-clear water now:
Medicinal plants garden project launched in Thanneermukkom
Vandalur to hold virtual zoo ambassador camp from today:
Beauty sans beholders
Kochayyappan is finally neat and trim:
A safe nesting ground for Olive Ridleys:
IIT-G designs bamboo hospital beds:
Kashmir saffron gets GI tag:
Elephants, horses get much-needed care:
GI tag to Manipur black rice, Gorakhpur terracotta:
Kovilpatti kadalai mittai gets GI tag
Sea erosion threatens Vivekananda memorial
Big drop in sea turtles visiting Rameswaram
Rare Owl spotted in Pudukkottai Village
Friends from afar
Ghost of the city:
Pandemic-induced lockdown gives migratory birds and animals a reason to cheer:
Relocated tree sprouts new branches
Chasing quinine
Free food kits for 255 captive elephants in State:
Garden notes from a terrace and a balcony:
Nagaland eases curbs with a buzz: Honeybee farming among the activities that resumed
Karnataka gives Devanahalli Chakota new wings
Study finds viable substitute for Ashoka bark
JNTBGRI to play key role in sequencing of Indian species
The bright side of life
A treat for elephants
Zoo authorities take steps to keep animals cool:
Forest officials raise guard to protect wildlife:
Yamuna water quality improves during lockdown
Spare monkeys the virus, say biologists:
Public advised not to feed monkeys along ghat road
Forest squads step up surveillance
Lockdown takes police closer to wildlife in Chittoor district
Residents relieved as monkeys go back to woods
Festivals, turbans and rice beer are all part of an exhaustive cultural heritage list
Huge crack develops on Ambukuthi hills in Kerala
Good Samaritans feed monkeys and fish
Leopard trapped in cage, released into forest
Spotting Bay of Bengal on ECR from Pallikaranai
Leopard sighted near Chennai?
Pit viper in Arunachal has Harry Potter link
Lockdown visitors
Our readers’ lockdown birding diaries
Leopard stuck in fence rescued
Munnar hopeful of more Nilgiri tahr calves:
Banana farmers come to rescue of monkeys:
Every mother’s favorite
Udumalpet youth’s care for monkeys
Corona silences summer tourist buzz in Nilgiris
‘Domestic and wild animals in Kerala are free of COVID-19’
Corporator serves food to hungry monkeys
Water from Ganga, Yamuna being tested
‘Yamuna cleaner due to lockdown’:
J&K tightens lockdown in wildlife zones:
Tipeshwar tigers safe, flourishing
Captive elephants under watch in Karnataka
In our wildest dreams:
Walker’s long journey home:
The Home birding challenge
Tribal hamlets’ location makes them safe zones:
Composting in the times of COVID-19
MSSRF seeks relief package for marine fishing communities:
Armyworm attack adds to Assam farmers’ woes
Blowing in the wind
Migratory birds
Rare discipline on display in tribal belt
A mahua tree reflects impact of weather change
Ornamental blooms turn to compost
Many are the ways to kill boredom:
Biosafety measures in place early in State zoos
Two elephants trapped in pond rescued in Wayanad
Kerala police come to the aid of starving herons
Census points to presence of otters in Gudalur:
Rare bird sighted on beach road in Vizag
Forests in better health
Forest department comes to the rescue of tribals
Who let the civets out?
Returning to Shiva’s nature
Monkeys get a feast at hill temple in Odisha:
Forest staff try to save sick elephant
Blast-resistant rice gene isolated:
Himalayan Ibex a distinct species
Air quality improves in over 90 cities
Wildlife is on a roll in Tirupati
Lockdown: Wildlife reclaims its territory:
Arunachal Pradesh tribes revive indigenous lockdown rituals
With temple shut, youth to simians’ rescue
Tribals take the traditional route to safety:
Undisturbed mass nesting of Olive Ridleys at Rushikulya:
New lease of life for 1600 rare manuscripts
Sparrow count yields a mixed result:
World Water Day 2020: The Lake returns to Mamallapuram
Farmers turn bullish in Palakkad
Leopard caught in Tumakuru district
Herbs for Health
MTR commissions drone to track forest fire, animals Gliricidia flowers turn a feast to eyes in Ooty
The Star of Delhi
Farmers turn bullish in Palakkad
Flora at Fight
Duck tales of Kattur
Temple with three forms of Vishnu
Lake turns a birder’s paradise
Mongoose poached urban tank in Coimbatore
Zoonotic alarm bells
Soon, residents can go on a wildlife safari at Vandalur zoo
Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys starts at Gahirmatha
Conservationists offer a blueprint to save South India’s vultures
Bringing them back to life
Desilting of Vellakinar pond by volunteers, residents nearing completion
Facelift for 1,000 pillar hall at Madurai Meenakshi temple
Forest Dept. deploys drone to monitor leopard movement in defunct quarries
Public advised not to feed animals along Yercaud Ghat Road
This unique Himachal ‘restaurant’ saves vulture species
Flying squad to locate, neutralise snares
New plant species spotted
Quenching thirst of wildlife
In a first, researchers create framework to eradicate invasive weeds
Near-extinct hard ground swamp deer see revival in Kanha
Gaur back in Valmiki Reserve thanks to increase in grassland cover
Revered temple, in connection with Nammazhvar
A classic case of ‘best out of waste’: Eco-friendly bricks from ash residue
Part of national park to be eco-sensitive zone
Businesswomen of the bazaar
Replete with tradition, history and architecture
Dolphin population in Odisha's Gahirmatha halves: Annual census
A story of the divine vanquishing a demonic force
Cheetah reintroduction project comes up at CMS CoP 13
New strategy needed to curb 'jaw-dropping' wildlife trafficking in southeast Asia: Report
Why is Flame of the Forest not yet aglow?
Conservation now assured for Thurpu cattle of Amrabad
India to develop policy to deal with stranded marine species
Bird watching
Govt. Plans research on “indigenous’cows
State to have one more wildlife sanctuary
Koya Festival
Report at migratory species CoP flags rapid decline in India’s raptor population
A huge flock of flamingos takes flight to Dhanushkodi
Birding in the backyard
Peacock numbers rise in Kerala’s Palakkad due to decrease in jackal population
World Pangolin Day: Madhya Pradesh radio-tags first-ever Indian Pangolin
Eco-sensitive tag for Dal Lake soon
Treat eczema with Indian strawberry
India moves to include elephant, bustard in global conservation list
A crushing stone clears the way to the past
Heard of a ‘Moon Girl’
BMC awards Rs. 7Crore biodiversity contract for zoo to penalized firm
Study on tribal life leads to discovery of Chola sculptures
Vultures put in an appearance at gram sabha meetings
Flocktails and friendship
Belum caves fest begins tomorrow
3 species from India among 10 to be on global endangered list
A very important pollinator in danger
Corona scare: plant to monitor diseases in wild birds
Leopard population
Bringing a lake back to life
Digging up the roots
Sea of devotees at big temple consecration
Prolonged monsoon revives waterholes in Bandipur
50 squatters set to be evicted from Pallikaranai marshland
Kodaikanal lake needs a new lease of life
Buddhism and the caves of wonder
Modified kilns protect potters from toxic fumes
Blooming dwarf Kurinji adds to winter charm
Empire of the ants
Chola monument remains obscure
Scientists develop new Chrysanthemum variety
Lone, rare migratory eagle sighted in Andhra Pradesh
M.P. focuses on reviving threatened tree species
Kaziranga has one of the highest number of wetland birds
Lord with the healing touch
Karnataka Biodiversity board to prepare report on landslips
Forest cover keeps growing in State
Forest cover in country increases by 5,188 sq km
M.P. gets its first elephant colony in Bandhavgarh forest
Confluence of traditions
Leopard takes cubs back into forest from sugarcane farm
Bio-waste attract jumbos to highway
Saving the heritage
Winged visitors flock to Pulicat, with birdwatchers in tow
After three years, birds flock to Otteri lake inside Vandalur zoo
Leopard rescued from SEEPZ, released into national park
100 sculptures recovered in Mysuru
A tale of two champas
Using stucco to restore temple art like painting over Mona Lisa
The mystic beauty
Civic body’s efforts pay off; temple tank brims with water
Abandoned quarry turns habitat for water birds
Two leopard cubs rescued from farm land
A heritage structure lies in ruins
Tiger cubs remain vulnerable at Tipeshwar
Birds have a new address
Rare butterfly among 3 more species spotted
Tigress spotted at Palamu Tiger Reserve
Construction activity at Erramatti Dibbalu draws ire of heritage lovers
Bird calls, beaks and bio-diversity
Mysterious disease claims lives of 15 goats near Mannachanallur
Another answer to the ecological perils of plastic
HC gives green signal for translocating deer from city to forest areas
Sighting of smooth-coated otters points to an increase in their numbers
The talk of the villages is building ‘Kattas’
Demo on paper seed transplantation
Study points to threat to food security in Chamarajanagar
Donate blankets for cows to get arms licence
Hill-temple closely connected with Srivilliputtur
New forest taking root in Kotha Sarasala
Monkeys can no longer move around with their tails up
Temple jumbos stretch out
Stray bear trapped, released into forest near Ooty
Evidence of river Saraswati’s existence found?
How India lost its spots
Unexplored caves house Adivasi temples
Mamallapuram awaits a rescue act
State set for maiden survey of butterflies in A.P. national park
Poachers wire-trap, kill leopard in Ichoda
In 10 years, State saw 70 cases of leopards falling into wells
Technical committee formed to create National Elephant Action Plan
A Pallava marvel at Panamalai
Giraffes arrives at zoo
15 elephant early warning systems installed at Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
Heavy dew, bloom of tree daisy flowers in Nilgiris
Mosquito eater is in the house
Another giant earthworm found near Kukke Subrahmanya
Heritage pathway - all attraction mapped for tourists
Coir banking a lot on geotextiles, says Isaac
Bird race reports fewer sightings
7 of 13 biomethanisation plants revived
When elephant mothers worry
Lost and found
Mourning elephants pay homage to one of their members
Thotlakonda: lack of basic ameities hits tourists
Country’s tiger population up by 750 in 4 yrs to 2,976: Javadekar
Lone saviour of wildlife in Krishna, Godavari valleys
Sea spits white foam
The vanishing habitat
Need for focus on tiger crossing point
Taking a look inside the world of insects
King arrives in city zoo after five years
Tirupati expansion puts animals at risk
Vulture conservation centre in U.P.
75% decline in Gujarat’s vulture population: Babul Supriyo
New snake species found in Arunachal
When painted storks, pelicans come home to roost in Kolleru
Vishnu temple in ancient Chola village
Turtle survival rides on Assam’s towels
Troubled waters
Paris meeting seeks more info on Ramappa temple
The wild caged in
Crowd-sourcing, community participation to help in conserving rare toad
Avian botulism reason for bird deaths
How weather makes air foul or fair
Asian King Kong-Dragon Teeth
A Mughal-era technique makes comeback
Face to face with heritage
Forest Dept. Embarks on estimation of gaur population in the Nilgiris
In a first, Kochi gets a biodiversity map
Hope for Nepal’s Gharials
When Theyyam breaks bounds of sacred grove
Sambhar’s ecology among worst: Report
Sinhalese Five-ring photographed in Coimbatore
Marina can have a sparrow corner
Take my leaves and discard those plastic plates
Temple tanks, the best bet for rainwater harvesting
Illegal trade of endangered species busted, one arrested
Many shades of Nandi
A smouldering ban
Experts question tiger numbers
Plea in high court to ensure captive elephants’ welfare
‘Sparrow man’ spreads wings of conservation
Kallar, a butterfly hotspot with 200 species recorded
Dudhwa reopens for tourists
Kangaroo cousin lived in Western ghats?
Gastroenteritis killed anacondas: report
Play it by ear
Guwahati residents rally to save 300 trees
Lost mouse deer photographed for first time
Safety, a fur cry
1,500-year-old-hero stones discovered in Vandavasi
India gears up for UN summit on migratory species
Varanasi to bid adieu to turtle sanctuary
On Day 2, over 1,600 more birds found dead at Sambhar
Fewer migratory birds in Vedanthangal this year
CSR initiative: 2.5 acre temple pond restored
Saving deer in concrete jungle tough and challenging
Vembanad lake to host fish, black clam sanctuaries
Bird watching season is here
Monkey park: Greens question feasibility of proposal
All about the snow leopard
Sarobar shows more signs of degradation
CM opens Brahmaputra Pushkar Mahotsav
Medicinal plant ‘sarpagandha’ listed as endangered
Vellore’s magnificent Vijayanagara-era temple
Rains and floods could force migratory birds to wing it
Tahr and Goral to get protected areas in Jammu and Kashmir
Where have the insects gone?
Saving lives of elephants
2-hr heritage walk to relive Rej-era charms
Eco-friendly bottles for Meghalaya
No more spotted deer please, rhinos will do
India continues search for Saraswati river
Jungle walk
Timely action by NF Railway saved 165 elephants in 2019
Ranganathittu, Kokkare Bellur birds safe
Rescued deer die of stress, consuming plastic waste
Mumbai, Hyderabad now recognised as UNESCO creative cities
Kanha’s popular tiger Munna shifted
How technology can help in capturing carbon
Over 200 accidental anima deaths in Uttarakhant
Zoo gears up for picnic season with a host of new attractions
Shola forests stage fightback in a corner of the Nilgiris
Tourism Minister orders restoration of Thotlakonda
Amit Mahal cows stood in slurry for days on end
Female elephant dies from electrocution in Odisha
Mammoth effort
Pigeons forced out of MJ Market
Activities of Vandalur Zoo rhino to be streamed live
Selfie-obsessed tourists give gorillas their coughs and colds
Full-time traffic will spell doom for wildlife
India, Nepal, Bhutan plan trans-border conservation area
Owl is well
Haldi Festival in Maharashtra
Great fall
Native flora being introduced on Nilgiri Library grounds
Call of the wild: India proposes first-ever snow leopard survey
Bye bye crackers, hello birds
Not a blast for furry friends
Coral colonies found off Kovalam coast
Conservation still an elusive dream for Edakkal caves
Legal protection alone not effective in preserving a tiger reserve
Mysuru zoo gets record numbers of visitors, thanks to dasara
New humpbacked fish found in Thiruvalla stream
Land earmarked for animal pound in the Nilgiris
How insects, pests wipe off Ajanta cave paintings
Shifting of elephant calf to zoo opposed
Vets remove 52 kg of plastic from cow
Declining population of camel in India is worrying
To conserve sacred groves, leave them alone
Goats, sheep drive India’s livestock numbers
Terracotta plaque probably depicting Gitopadesham
Bihar to pipe Ganga water to three cities
Livestock wealth
Ban on use of chillies to control elephant movement
A temple built by a scholar-devotee
Why the most important living being on earth is the Bee
State to restore Salem’s polluted Vasishta river
One man and his forest
Sikkim sees surge in butterfly biodiversity
How female elephants compete for patchy food availability
Under the people tree
Wayanad sanctuary a haven for amphibians, reptiles
Seed prawn collection depletes fish schools in Sundarbans
Change status of emperor penguins to ‘vulnerable’: Study
Antibiotic use in cows can affect soil health, increase CO2 emissions: Study
Vishnu temple near Chennai’s cultural hub
Mulanthuruthy library sets a trend, goes nature-friendly
With 89 artificial ponds, Delhi govt. Makes an effort to protect Yamuna
Indian paper wasps have favourite spots in their nests
Bull Effigies in Asia
Plastic waste threat over Idukki reservoir
Malabar pied hornbill faces heat in ‘safe zone’
When Mizoram shows way to reuse Durga idol
Bandipur traffic ban: activists plan protest
Butterflies rule this wildlife sanctuary
Coral bleaching influenced by location, other factors: Study
Idukki hills yields a 3,000-year-old archaeological treasure
Wildlife corridors critical in protecting animals from climate change: Study
A chola temple in an ancient seaport
IVRI to study fatal virus infecting elephants
Temple run for dogs
Sharp-tailed sandpiper spotted after 137 years
Scientist excavate ancient river in UP
Global Bird Rescue week
Elephants treated cruelly, HC told
Warning lights to help residents avoid elephant attacks
Festival of Vaishno Devi Temple in Katra
Tiger zone in AP faces threat from ashram expansion plan
When plastic waste turns into school fees
Fish out of waste
New snake species named after Uddhav Thackeray’s son
Dasara festivities in Mysuru begin with royal ascension
Vazhakkaruthi Eswarar Temple
Sunderbans- Bio-restoration
Recovery of Rainforest trees
Cardamom given harmful coat in pursuit of ‘Alleppey Green’
Wind of music from Khasi hills
Wildlife board nod for power project survey at Sharavathi
Kunti Betta
A study in Scarlet
Centre, US agency launches Forest-PLUS 2.0
What determines height of mountains?
Jellyfish population explosion
Nataraja idol stolen 37 years back, makes a grand return to Kallidaikurichi temple
Ancient educational centre in Bahur
Edakkal Caves on knife-edge
Arunachal yields a new frog species
Survey of dragonfly’s hints at impact of floods
Restoration of temple begins at Vaitheeswaran Kovil
Eco-farms across state set to be new tourist hotspots
Did You Know? - About Elephants Food
TN’s Vasishta River dirtiest, finds study
Festive spirit
Mirrors of Malabar
An Ashura with asuras
Guest of Horn-Our
Experts mull solutions to man-animal conflict
Unwanted Guests
Home of the cosmic danger
Bihar school kids to grow organic vegetables, fruits for their mid-day meals
Microplastics in soil threatens earthworms’ growth: Study
Saving waterbodies
When a wagtail came to school
Sacred rites – Royal in Red
Two new species of ginger discovered in Nagaland
Arrival of migratory birds to Vedanthangal delayed
Snow leopards, cultural codes can help prevent land degradation in Himalayas: Experts
Maintain indoor plants to fight mold
An ancient and historic temple for kali
Meenakshi temple 2nd best iconic place in upkeep for 2019
Himalayan Grey Wagtail
The Kamakhya Temple- Guwahati
Nilgiri tahr’s population up 27% in three years
The roof of the world
Boselaphus tragocamelus
‘Kadamba’ Vriksha: Sri Krishna’s Favourite
The Mighty Banyan Tree Can 'Walk' and Live for Centuries
Centre may open 43,000 ha of Jharkhand’s Saranda forest for mining
New drug for cattle poses a serious threat to vultures
The festive traditions of pookkalam
How to live a zero-waste life
A 1,700-year-old Chinese connection
Deity revered by Azhvar and Acharya
Two metal idols unearthed from temple tank
Lay underground cables to reduce wildlife deaths, power firms told
Ecological imbalance or contempt of HC-Delhi Forest Department
Trek to a sacred grove
15 CE sculpture of Potharaja found in Gingee
Bihar plans another tiger reserve in Kaimur
Tamil Yeoman notified as state butterfly
Big win for endangered species
Unique image of Garuda
After population explosion, census on Indian gaur slated
Four-foot-long brick tank unearthed at Keeladi
Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve to get more grassland cover
CITES CoP 2019: Otters given highest protection from trade
CITES CoP 2019: 18 endangered sharks and rays afforded protection
Climate change will affect 150 Himalayan fish species: Study
Lutrogale perspicillata
How plants gauge the time of day
More than 5,000 gharials born in Chambal sanctuary
Elephants fall prey to Odisha mineral rush
City scientists develop eco-friendly concrete blocks from industrial waste
‘Globally, 2,000 tigers poached in last 19 years’
Gogabil Lake is Bihar’s first bird conservation reserve
Is your favourite food good for your pet too?
Sung in praise of by Thirugnanasambandar
A threat in the deep
Himalayan wolves prey on as many as 39 species: Study
Showers bring migratory birds to Pallikaranai
Mussels could filter pesticides and pollutants from water
Jyotishmati oil: ‘The Elixir of life’
Ancient deity made of fig wood
Tackling poachers across borders
The World Elephant Day
3,000 crocodiles born in Bhitarkanika National Park
Gogabeel is Bihar's first community reserve
Paddling for a plastic-free ocean
The Allure of Aminjikarai
Fossil of giant dog-sized parrot found in New Zealand
Centre unveils plan for coastal zone management
Vishnu gave dharshan to sage brighu here
Citizens can play a significant role in managing cities
Three decades on, Vandalur zoo gets rhino pair from Hyd
Sea of Plastics
6000-yr-old cancer
Wild elephant population takes a step back in Kerala
National Tiger Assessment 2018
Four animal species have gone extinct in India in the past few centuries: govt
New glanders action plan: Equine fairs won’t be allowed near infected zone
Menhir from 2300 BC found near Pollachi
From another point of view
A Treasure Trove of history, Sculptures
Tiger count up in Uttar Pradesh
MP dislodges Karnataka to become India’s Tiger Capital
Tiger in the woods
Months after remaining dry, there’s water in temple tanks
The Udhayagiri and Khandagiri Caves
This Indian Ocean snail species may be first victim of deep-sea mining
Bow to Vaigai
Plastic, not theirs to chew
Being a Vigilant pet owner
Amarnath pilgrims’ numbers cross 2018 mark
PIL seeks rules for desilting water bodies
Mother elephant avenges calf’s electrocution
Order to cull HP’s ‘vermin’ monkeys draws activists’ ire
Where Narasimha sits in a Yogic posture
Celebrating Guru Purnima
Did sambar meal cost tiger his life?
Small spaces, Big changes
Centre initiates project to save Great Indian Bustard
60 deer rescued in city set to go to forest
Assam floods spare no human, animal
New-age tech helps save water
Adequate water most important for plant diversity
The current burst of butterflies
Neem chemical can disable cotton pest in multiple ways: Study
New paper argues that plants are not conscious
Kangeyam village Harvests Benefits of Rain
Gangetic dolphins found in Bihar’s Mahananda river
Chip to help track, aid conservation of Indian pythons
After brief spell of rain, birds return to Perumbakkam
Nur Jahan Mango
Sacred Grove celebration highlights culture of Malayali community at Kavu sacred grove
Guarding the biodiversity-rich sacred groves of Ernakulam
How plants breathe and how that can help humans
Aththi Varadhar Festival 2019
Green Haven by Creative Gardener
Those puppy dog eyes you can’t resist? Thank evolution
The Indian grey Wolf (Canis lupus pallipes)
Birds dropping dead due to heat, lack of water
Standing tall in the Pallava capital
Bristling fact: Mongoose hair rampantly used in brushes
Tigers kill, eat elephants at Corbett National Park: Study
High Demand in East Asia, poaching of endangered sea cucumbers thrives
As temperatures continue to rise, birds struggle to survive
Neelakurinji flowers to be in bloom after 13 yrs
Green Haven per Square Feet
Temple visited by Seers and Scholars
Curious bear leads to its rescue
MNREGA project in Assam to support tree-plantation for golden langurs
Dog can feel your Stress
Is the house sparrow out of the woods?
How humans and lesser known carnivores can coexist
Shrine for an Eminent Acharya
Soon, Green Siren to be heard across the Country.
ITBP help sought to retrieve bodies of Uttarakhand climbers
PeTA report says jallikattu bulls tortured
Wildlife officials begin collecting data on pet shops, aquariums
Ganga Dussehra
The call of Kashi
Painted storks brought down by gale ready to fly again
Indian tourists choose heritage for vacationing
Last male Sumatran Rhino
A Family for Furry Friends
35 crocodile nests seen in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park
Blue Cross can now rescue more animals
Feast on pattal
Is climate change to blame for Bihar’s bad litchi harvest?
Despite Project Tiger’s success, more is needed to protect the big cat
India needs specific anti-venom for snakebites in different regions
Be more frugal in use of natural resources for sustainable growth: The Vice President
Temple connected with a great composer
World Turtle Day
Growing a lush Wonderland
World Bee Day: 10 facts about this pollinator
Two Great Indian Bustards tagged with GPRS system in Desert National Park
Karnataka government notifies Chinkara sanctuary at Tumakuru
Cyclone Fani damages Odisha’s seaside Balukhanda Sanctuary
How loss in bumblebee's diet can impact humans
Ancient temple near Pallava capital city
Thousands celebrate Thrissur Pooram with pomp and gaiety
Grama Devathai at Madanandapuram
Indian Sunderbans tiger numbers to increase
Baby’s Day Out
A Unique Habitat for Diverse Species
Mann-Ki Pyaas
A Million species threatened with extinction: Report
The Forests Protected by Deities
Saving our Country's Sacred Groves
TN captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2001
Why is food production up despite fewer pollinators?
Assam bans mining in Kaziranga after Supreme Court order
The Royal Flower- Chrysanthemum
Experts seek more protected areas in Sikkim
Sacred plant- Indian olives: The most under-utilized fruit crop
Soothing cool-off
Zoo ensures animals stay cool in summer
Temple with idols of deities made of wood
Two female Great Indian Bustards satellite-tagged in Rajasthan
First leucistic five-striped palm squirrel found in North India
Humans leaving little room for Bengal tiger
Its dog days for your pets too, take care, say vets
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
‘If trees are lost, giant and flying squirrels will lose their arboreal highways’
‘Indo-Nepal effort needed to prevent Ganges Basin fish from losing genetic variability’
Cuban Crocodile's Death Raises Eyebrows
Will Olive Ridleys skip Odisha’s Rushikulya this time?
We Need to Save the Bees – but Where Do We Begin?
Study finds gaps in conservation efforts in Western Ghats
Unique image of Lord Rama in this tiny temple
Quick Greens
India’s first forest-certification scheme gets global recognition
The Tawny Eagle, a raptor under threat
Fishing and coral reef degradation threaten parrotfish in Andaman
Palm fossils suggest Tibet had high mountains and deep valleys
Tagged Oliver Ridleys return to Gahirmatha after a decade
Indian Forest Act amendment: Govt ready with first draft
Local communities key inconservation of snow leopards: study
Database launched on flora in peninsular India
Mayana Kollai Festival
The Great Indian Bustard
A Dog's Personality Changes Over Time
Lakhs Throng for Last Kumbh Dip
Bihar plans afforestation drive in villages along Ganga river
Holy Dip at Kumbh in Prayagraj
As above so below
One with the Blue Throat
Ananda Nadana Prakasam
Study sheds light on functioning of global river-based ecosystems
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
Numaligarh elephants’ home restored: Deopahar notified as reserve forest after 20 years
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
EARTH DAY 2016
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
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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
PM Narendra Modi's Message on World Environment Day
Spotted deer found dead with injuries in Taramani
India’s Western Ghats: a wealth of wildlife and the world’s best pharmacy
Thing About Owls
Naveen announces package for sacred groves of tribal people
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:: 16/12/2019

How India lost its spots

Did desertification really cause cheetahs to go extinct in India? Research suggests otherwise. These docile cats were hunted and captured indiscriminately in the 1700s and 1800s until one day not one was left.

Source: The Hindu, 15 December 2019, Magazine, Chennai.

C.P.R. Environmental Education Centre, Chennai

How India lost its spots