Nature encompasses the physical world around us. It includes landscapes, flora, and fauna. Nature plays a vital role in ecosystems. It influences climate and weather patterns. The beauty of nature inspires art and culture. Conservation efforts aim to protect natural habitats. Understanding nature is essential for sustainable living. It connects us to our environment and promotes well-being. Nature is a fundamental part of life.
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...
Shaheen falcons, a subspecies of the peregrine falcon, have been found nesting in an under-construction multi-storey residential complex in Kochi. The sighting is notable because these birds are...
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam has received approval for boundary rationalisation under the National Board for Wildlife. The move follows a Supreme Court direction and aims to improve...
Methane emissions from oil and gas operations are emerging as a major climate concern, with new satellite-based analysis showing that a small number of sites account for some...
Unused and expired medicines are emerging as a major environmental and public health concern, according to a new United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) guidance document on safe disposal....
At least 25 visitors were injured after a swarm of bees attacked people at Sinhagad Fort near Pune on Sunday afternoon. Eight injured persons required hospitalisation. The Forest...
Tourism to Gurudongmar Lake in North Sikkim has begun to recover after prolonged disruption caused by the South Lhonak Lake glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) of October 2023....
Silent Valley National Park in Kerala has recorded 192 bird species in a comprehensive survey that covered both core and buffer zones. The exercise, held from 6 to...
A rare marine amphipod species has been recorded for the first time in Indian waters from Arjyapalli in Ganjam district, Odisha. The shrimp-like crustacean, identified as Stenothoe lowryi,...
The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department has recorded sambar deer in high-altitude protected areas of Chamba district for the first time through camera traps. The...