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Foundation Stone for India’s First Petroglyph Conservation Park Laid in Leh

On 18 April 2026, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena laid the foundation stone for India’s first Petroglyph Conservation Park at Sindhu Ghat in Leh. The event coincided with...

 April 20, 2026

Chenchu Tribals Oppose Amrabad Relocation

The Chenchu tribals inhabit the Amrabad Tiger Reserve in Telangana and rely on forest resources for their traditional livelihoods. In April 2026, they submitted representations opposing relocation efforts...

 April 20, 2026

7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Japan

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the northern coast of Japan on April 20, 2026, at 4:53 p.m. local time. The epicentre was located near Sanriku in the Pacific...

 April 20, 2026

Revised Biological Diversity Act Guidelines 2026

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) approved revised guidelines under the Biological Diversity Act (BDA), 2002, on March 23, 2026, in Chennai. These updates include new regulations and amendments...

 April 20, 2026

Hokersar Lake Faces Severe Ecological Degradation

Hokersar Lake, a key wetland ecosystem, is facing serious ecological stress due to encroachment, pollution and weak conservation measures. A recent audit has flagged that more than 2,500...

 April 18, 2026

CAFE-3 Emission Norms for Cars

India’s proposed Carbon Average Fuel Efficiency-3, or CAFE-3, norms for cars have moved closer to consensus after a high-level inter-ministerial discussion. The draft framework, which will shape passenger...

 April 18, 2026

Kankaria Coaching Depot Becomes Water Neutral

The Kankaria Coaching Depot has become a water neutral railway depot through a wastewater treatment and reuse system. The facility now saves nearly 1.60 lakh litres of water...

 April 18, 2026

Potomac Named America’s Most Endangered River

The Potomac River, which flows through Washington, DC and the Mid-Atlantic region, has been named America’s most endangered river for 2026 by American Rivers. The conservation group cited...

 April 17, 2026

Painted Leopard Gecko Spotted in Bastar

A rare nocturnal reptile, believed to be a Painted Leopard Gecko, was recently sighted at Dilmili railway station in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district. The animal was rescued by forest...

 April 17, 2026

Mulugu Forest Fire Threatens Eturnagaram Sanctuary

A massive forest fire has swept through large areas of Mulugu district in Telangana, damaging vegetation and raising concerns for wildlife in the Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary. The fire...

 April 16, 2026

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