Lepidagathis konkanensis: A team of researchers recently discovered a new species of wildflower named Lepidagathis konkanensis, tucked away on the sun-drenched, rocky plateaus of Maharashtra’s Konkan region. It is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra’s Konkan region. It was first encountered during a floristic survey of […]
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Hoya Nagaensis : New plant species
Hoya Nagaensis: New plant species A new plant species has been discovered in Nagaland and it’s named as Hoya Nagaensis. Hoya Nagaensis is a new plant species. It is a member of the ‘wax plant family’ was discovered in the Kavunhou Community Reserved Forest in Phek district. It is currently known from only a single […]
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve: A young male tiger was found dead inside due to territorial infighting in the Achanakmar Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh It is situated in Chhattisgarh. It is part of the huge Achanakmar – Amarkantak Biosphere Reserve. It is one of three tiger reserves in Chhattisgarh. It has a corridor connecting Kanha and Bandhavgarh […]
State of Finance for Nature 2026
State of Finance for Nature 2026: The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released its flagship report titled “State of Finance for Nature 2026,” which highlights a stark imbalance in global financial flows, revealing that for every USD 1 invested in protecting nature, nearly USD 30 is spent on activities that destroy it. Key Highlights of […]
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary: The Tripura Forest Minister recently announced that the state has received over Rs 57 crore for the modernization and further development of the Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary in the Sepahijala district. Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura. It also has hosts Abasarika and Amrit Sagar lakes. Clouded Leopard National Park, is a […]
Hemileccinum indicum
Hemileccinum indicum: Researchers exploring the temperate forests of the Indian Himalayas have discovered a previously unknown species of mushroom named Hemileccinum indicum. It is a new species of mushroom. It was found growing among oak trees in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It marks the first time the genus Hemileccinum has been documented in India. […]
Sikkim Sundari
Sikkim Sundari: Sikkim Sundari (Rheum nobile), a rare high-altitude Himalayan plant, has drawn attention for its unique biology and striking appearance. Rheum nobile, commonly known as padamchal, or Sikkim Sundari, is a giant herbaceous perennial plant native to the high-altitude alpine zones of the Himalayas (4,000–4,800 meters).Belongs to the Polygonaceae family and is found in […]
Strobilanthes riteshii : Flowering Plant Species
Strobilanthes riteshii: Flowering Plant Species A new flowering plant species named Strobilanthes riteshii has been formally recorded from Arunachal Pradesh recently. Strobilanthes riteshii is a new species of flowering plant found in Arunachal Pradesh. It belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It grows on open hill slopes, often near small waterfalls and streams within evergreen forest […]
Madras Hedgehog
Madras Hedgehog: The Tamil Nadu forest department has begun a study on the rare mammal species Madras Hedgehog at the Theri forests in the district. Madras Hedgehog, locally known as Mulleli is a tiny mammal. It is also known as the bare-bellied hedgehog. It has sharp spines on its back. It curls into a ball […]
What are Tailings?
What are Tailings? The central government recently announced the country’s first tailings policy, setting guidelines for exploration of critical minerals from primary as well as the secondary sources like mine dumps and tailings of existing mines. India’s First Tailings Policy for Critical Minerals sets guidelines for exploration of critical minerals from primary as well as […]
