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White-rumped Vulture Rescued in Nilambur

A critically endangered White-rumped vulture was rescued near Mampad in Nilambur after it was found weak and grounded. The bird was given immediate care by forest officials, treated,...

 February 16, 2026

New Plant Species Discovered in Eravikulam

A team of researchers has identified a new plant species, Tetrataenium paikadae, in the high-altitude grasslands of Eravikulam National Park in Idukki district, Kerala. The species belongs to...

 February 16, 2026

Garbage Threatens Himalayan Tahr Habitat

The Himalayan alpine meadows are facing a growing ecological crisis as unmanaged tourism waste spreads into fragile high-altitude habitats. In the Rudranath-Tungnath region of the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary,...

 February 14, 2026

Sangtams Resolve to Protect Pangolins

The apex body of the Sangtam community in Nagaland has passed a resolution to protect pangolins within its jurisdiction. The move is because the Sangtams are concentrated in...

 February 14, 2026

Bhakra Dam Hillocks to Get Geological Study

Amid repeated monsoon-triggered landslides in the Bhakra Dam region, the Bhakra Beas Management Board is planning a detailed geological assessment of the surrounding hillocks. The proposed study will...

 February 14, 2026

Lion-Tailed Macaque Thrives in Human-Disturbed Forests

The lion-tailed macaque, one of India’s most endangered primates, is showing unusual population growth in the fragmented rainforests of the Anamalai Hills in the Western Ghats. However, scientists...

 February 13, 2026

Cyclone Gezani Devastates Madagascar’s Toamasina

Tropical Cyclone Gezani has caused severe destruction in Madagascar, killing at least 31 people, injuring dozens and displacing thousands as it crossed the Indian Ocean island with powerful...

 February 13, 2026

India’s Green Growth and Science-Based Targets

India’s rapid economic expansion is increasingly being viewed as a major factor in global climate action. Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) leaders have brought into light that India...

 February 13, 2026

Mud Volcano Erupts in Diglipur, Andaman

A mud volcano erupted suddenly in Diglipur in the Andaman Islands near Jol Tekri on 8 January, triggering concern among locals and visitors. The area was quickly secured...

 February 13, 2026

Vulture Conservation Milestone in Maharashtra

Maharashtra’s vulture conservation programme has recorded a notable success with the sighting of a Himalayan Griffon Vulture in Melghat, Amravati district. The species, usually associated with high-altitude regions,...

 February 10, 2026

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