Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary: Sewage from commercial activities related to religious tourism in Kollur has emerged as a threat to the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary in Udupi district, with the depleted Souparnika river carrying sewage and sludge to the core area in summer. It is located in the Udupi district of Karnataka. The sanctuary is named after […]
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Stauranthera aureoglossa
Stauranthera aureoglossa: A team of botanists recently discovered a new plant species with a unique ‘golden tongue’ in the shaded streams of the Himalayas, named Stauranthera aureoglossa. It is a new plant species. It was discovered in the dense, mid-elevation evergreen forests of the Kamle and Upper Subansiri districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a […]
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary: The Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh was designated as a Ramsar site, taking India’s total to 99. It is located in Uttar Pradesh. It is a typical monsoonal wetland of the Gangetic plains. It is a fresh water perennial water body that came into existence after the formation […]
Jamun
Jamun: According to a new study, Jamun has been found to have originated much earlier than previously believed, with India playing a central role in its evolutionary history. It is an important indigenous minor fruit of commercial value. It is also known as black plum, Indian black cherry, Ram jamun etc. in different parts of […]
India Adds 99th Ramsar Site
India Adds 99th Ramsar Site: Honorable Minister of Environment Bhupender Yadav have announced the inclusion of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh as the country’s 99th Ramsar site on April 22nd 2026. It is located in Aligarh and this recognition highlights the India’s growing commitment to protect the wetlands and biodiversity. After this addition […]
Salween River
Salween River: Recent discoveries have indicated severe arsenic pollution along the Salween River, with unregulated mines in Myanmar, especially Shan State, being the prime suspects. The Salween River, also known as the Nu River in China and Thanlwin River in Myanmar, is a transboundary river in Asia, shared by China, Thailand, and Myanmar. It is […]
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary: The Gauhati High Court recently directed the Assam govt to respond to a petition alleging that the forest department floated an e-tender for felling trees in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary without obtaining mandatory forest clearance from the central govt. It is located in the eastern fringe of Guwahati city in Assam. The sanctuary […]
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary: In News A herd of 38 elephant have returned to the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary after nearly three years. It is located in Jharkhand. It is situated around the Dalma Hills on the Chottanagpur Plateau. The Sanctuary gets its name from the “Dalma mai” a local goddess who is revered and worshipped by […]
Dung Beetle
Dung Beetle: Scientists have discovered that dung beetles roll in remarkably straight lines—even in complete darkness by using the band of light created by our galaxy, the Milky Way. The Dung Beetle is scientifically known as the Scarabaeidae family within the Animal Kingdom’s order Coleoptera. They are robust, compact insects known for their hard, protective […]
State of India’s Bats Report
State of India’s Bats Report: The first-ever national assessment, State of India’s Bats (2024–25), highlights the growing neglect and threats faced by bat species in India due to urbanisation, deforestation, land-use change, and climate impacts. Prepared by experts led by Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation International, the report underscores severe data gaps and the […]
