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Slaty Egret's behaviour shift signals how ecosystems are changing

India, Oct. 8 -- The behavioural shifts of the Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula), a small, shy water bird mainly found in Botswana's Okavango Delta, are an important instance of changes in natural eco... और पढ़ें


New VB-GRAMG framework: Dedicated category for disaster preparedness, extreme weather events

India, Oct. 7 -- The central government on October 6, 2026 released a list of 375 permissible rural works under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act,... और पढ़ें


Tigress translocated to West Bengal, but prey density, staff shortage a challenge

India, Oct. 6 -- A three-year-old tigress has been successfully translocated from Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve to West Bengal recently. According to media reports, the tigress was transported via Ut... और पढ़ें


1.56 billion hectares, 10% of world's land and nearly 5.2 times the size of India, degraded: UN

India, Oct. 1 -- Forests around the world are degrading faster than they are recovering with over 460 million hectares (mha) of forests standing degraded, a United Nations (UN) report has revealed. T... और पढ़ें


Madhya Pradesh forest department withdraws directive on community forest rights claims after protests

India, Oct. 1 -- The Madhya Pradesh forest department has withdrawn a directive concerning the submission of Community Forest Resource (CFR) rights claims by village assemblies, following protests by ... और पढ़ें


Maharashtra earmarks Rs 6,728 crore for rural employment as drought grips nearly three-quarters of state

India, Sept. 30 -- Maharashtra has earmarked Rs 6,728 crore for rural employment and livelihood support as drought affects 265 of the state's 358 tehsils. The state recorded an 18% rainfall deficit, ... और पढ़ें


Tribal rights group seeks suspension of Madhya Pradesh's top forest official over community forest rights directive

India, Sept. 28 -- Tribal rights group Lok Swashasan Andolan has demanded the suspension of Madhya Pradesh's top forest official over an August 6 directive concerning community forest resource (CFR) r... और पढ़ें


Twin crises in a year: Drought forces families to leave Maharashtra's Beed district, months after devastating floods

India, Sept. 28 -- Nearly half the residents of Ambesavali village in Maharashtra's Beed district have migrated in search of work, according to the deputy sarpanch, as drought leaves farmers and agric... और पढ़ें


Maharashtra reels under drought-like conditions, nearly half of tehsils likely to be classified as affected

India, Sept. 25 -- Maharashtra is facing drought-like conditions as the monsoon withdraws, with Marathwada and north Maharashtra reporting large rainfall deficits. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis vi... और पढ़ें


Permanently end wild animal imports: Wildlife organisations urge Vantara

India, Sept. 24 -- More than two dozen wildlife conservation non-profits have joined to urge Vantara, the private megazoo funded by Reliance Industries, to end wild animal imports permanently. In an o... और पढ़ें