Ecology studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment. It examines ecosystems, biodiversity, and the impact of human activities. Understanding ecology is crucial for conservation efforts. It informs policies on sustainable development. Ecological balance is vital for health and well-being. Awareness of ecological issues can lead to better environmental practices. Protecting ecosystems benefits both nature and humanity.
The death toll in the Zojila Pass avalanche rose to seven after a missing civilian was found dead during a resumed search operation on the Srinagar-Leh highway. The...
A female tiger from Madhya Pradesh’s Satpura Tiger Reserve was allegedly poisoned to death, triggering the arrest of five people. The decomposed carcass was found buried outside the...
India’s reptile fauna has gained two new additions with the first recorded presence of the Rakhine Keelback and the Kachin Hills Keelback within Indian territory. The species were...
Japan experienced a magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the east coast of Honshu, its largest island, at a shallow depth of 10 km. The tremor follows another smaller quake...
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has expanded its capacity-building efforts through short-term and long-term internship programmes for students and young professionals. These initiatives aim to strengthen biodiversity conservation,...
UNESCO has responded to a representation opposing the proposed Aghanashini-Vedavathi river-linking project in Karnataka and advised that any such development must comply with World Heritage Conservation norms. The...
The Hudsonian godwit, a long-distance migratory shorebird, is facing a sharp population collapse due to climate change, habitat loss and human activity across its flyway. The species breeds...
The 2025-2026 winter season recorded a 64 per cent increase in the presence of Monarch butterflies in Mexico’s overwintering forests. The colonies occupied 2.93 hectares, up from 1.79...
World Meteorological Day is being observed across the world on 23 March. The day marks the coming into force of the Convention establishing the World Meteorological Organisation in...
The Assam government has proposed a new Reserved Forest adjacent to Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur district to support compensatory afforestation linked to multiple infrastructure and industrial projects....
