Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary: The Chhattisgarh government is set to launch a new jungle safari in the Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary soon. Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary, also known as Bhoramdev Wildlife Sanctuary, is located in the Kabirdham district of Chhattisgarh. It is part of the larger Maikal range of the Satpura hills, which is known for its unique […]
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Kanha Tiger Reserve : Tiger Monitoring Systems
Kanha Tiger Reserve : Tiger Monitoring Systems Recent back-to-back cub deaths in Kanha put the spotlight on tiger monitoring systems. It is located in the “Maikal” ranges of the Satpuras in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It has an active corridor between Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves. Kanha is also connected with the Achanakmar Tiger […]
Wheat Crop : Study
Wheat Crop : Study The government clarified the current wheat production scenario of 2025-26 and said that the crop remains resilient despite weather variations. Wheat is the second most important staple food crop in India after rice. It is a temperate crop that thrives in cool and dry climates. It is primarily grown as a […]
Dolphin Friends Initiative
Dolphin Friends Initiative: The forest department in Prayagraj has launched the Dolphin Friends volunteer network to strengthen conservation of the endangered Gangetic dolphin through community participation and regular river monitoring.Dolphin Friends is a dedicated community-based volunteer network created to monitor the movement, breeding, and habitat conditions of the endangered Gangetic river.Aim is to protect and […]
Limnonectes motijheel
Limnonectes motijheel: Indian scientists recently discovered a rare, fanged mud-nesting frog, Limnonectes Motijheel, in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. Limnonectes motijheel is a new species of frog. It was discovered from Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. It is named after Motijheel Lake, known for its rich amphibian diversity. It belongs to a group commonly […]
Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary
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 […]
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 […]
