The forest department in Prayagraj has launched a volunteer network called Dolphin Friends to protect the endangered Gangetic dolphin and improve awareness among river-dependent communities. The initiative focuses...
Puducherry was recognised as a Category 0 region for malaria by the Union government on 24 April 2026. This status is linked to zero indigenous malaria cases and...
India had 52 tiger reserves in the period 2011-2021, and the India State of Forests Report 2021 recorded a net decrease of 22.62 sq km in forest cover...
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took suo motu cognisance on 24 April 2026 of media reports on unstable hanging glaciers in the central Himalayas. The Principal Bench of...
Northeast India has added three new dragonfly species to its known biodiversity, strengthening its reputation as one of the country’s richest but least studied ecological regions. The discoveries...
The third synchronised Nilgiri Tahr Survey 2026 began on 24 April 2026 as a joint exercise of the Tamil Nadu and Kerala forest departments. The four-day census is...
The seasonal snow persistence in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region fell to 27.8% below normal in 2026. This was the lowest level recorded in more than two...
India has achieved its highest-ever annual addition in wind energy capacity, with 6.1 GW installed during 2025–26. The development strengthens India’s position as the world’s fourth-largest wind energy...
A new frog species, Limnonectes motijheel, has been documented from the forests of Arunachal Pradesh, adding to India’s growing record of hidden amphibian diversity. The species is notable...
Kerala recorded ultraviolet (UV) radiation levels above 8 in April 2026, with orange alerts issued in several districts under the UV Index scale used for public health warnings....
