conservation

Meet Babirusa: Unique Swamp Dwellers

Mar 26, 2024, 12:21 PM IST

National Wildlife Day 2022: History, significance and tips on how to celebrate

Through the work of sanctuaries and preservation organisations, the frequency at which we lost numerous species to the rise and extension of human possessions each has slowed. These organisations carry out wonderful job in protecting these priceless gifts from the Mother Nature. 

Sep 04, 2022, 00:58 AM IST

Himalaya Diwas: Protect and promote the youngest mountain range

Experts believe that black carbon deposits at the Himalayas are speeding up the melting of glaciers hence contributing to the worsening effects of climate change.

Sep 09, 2021, 14:48 PM IST

Tiger count in U'khand goes up to 242, 2nd highest in India

According to the data, at least 208 tigers have been identified in Corbett Tiger Reserve, up from last year's 163.

Jul 27, 2017, 10:24 AM IST

Bangladesh closes one of world's most polluted places

A historic leatherworking quarter in Bangladesh once labelled among the most polluted places on earth was shut today as police enforced a court ruling to protect a vital waterway.

Apr 07, 2017, 00:53 AM IST

Large mammals ideal ambassadors for conservation

A public declaration made last year by the same scientists had called for a global plan to prevent the world`s large mammals from slipping into oblivion.

Mar 14, 2017, 22:20 PM IST

Harmonise global laws on conservation of agro-biodiversity: PM Modi

 "We will have to see how various laws related to agro- biodiversity can be harmonised so that they do not come in the way of development of agriculture and farmers," he said.

Nov 06, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Bhutan welcomes newborn Prince by planting over 1 lakh trees

King Khesar and Queen Pema of Bhutan announced the birth of their first child on February 5, 2016.

Mar 12, 2016, 13:59 PM IST

Arunachal launches programme on conservation of gibbons

The northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh has launched a programme on conservation of the endangered Eastern Hoolock Gibbon.

Oct 06, 2015, 12:24 PM IST

Train coaches to come alive with wildlife images

The bland and barren coaches of passenger trains may soon have exciting images of tigers, cranes, trees and other wildlife painted on them.

Sep 21, 2015, 19:12 PM IST