Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: In News India’s first 8-lane tunnel is all set to open which is built beneath the Mukundra hills tiger reserve. Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve is located in Rajasthan. It is also known as the Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary. It is situated in a valley formed by two parallel mountains, viz. Mukundra and […]
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Flamingos
Flamingos: Large flocks of migratory flamingos have turned the coastal salt pans of Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, into a vibrant feeding and resting habitat. Flamingos are highly gregarious, tall, pink wading birds belonging to the family Phoenicopteridae, which stands as the sole family under the specialized avian order Phoenicopteriformes. Renowned for their highly social behavior, these […]
Pseudocapritermes novus
Pseudocapritermes novus: Researchers recently discovered a new species of soil-dwelling termite named Pseudocapritermes novus within the lush forests of West Bengal. Pseudocapritermes novus is a new species of soil-dwelling termite. It was discovered during an exploration of the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal. It is different from the usual termites that are destructive in nature. […]
Eechathalakenda incognita
Eechathalakenda incognita: A team of scientists recently discovered a new fish species named Eechathalakenda incognita from Western Ghats of Kerala. Eechathalakenda incognita is a new species of fish belonging to the cyprinid subfamily Torinae. It was discovered from various streams inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala. The genus Eechathalakenda was originally established in 1999 for […]
Gharials : Hatchlings Released
Gharials : Hatchlings Released 31 Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) hatchlings have been released in the Bagaha area along the Gandak River in Bihar. Gharials is a freshwater crocodile belonging to the Crocodylia Order and Crocodylidae Family. The name ‘gharial’ comes from the Hindi word ghara, meaning pot or vessel, referring to the bulbous snout tip of […]
Tezpur Litchi
Tezpur Litchi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi (Litchi chinensis) from Assam to Dubai. Tezpur Litchi is one of Assam’s most celebrated horticultural products. It is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, bright-red appearance, distinctive aroma and superior eating quality. The region cultivates […]
The Sitapur 250 MW Solar-BESS Project
The Sitapur 250 MW Solar-BESS Project: Union Raksha Mantri has approved the development of a first-of-its-kind 250 MW Solar Power Project with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.The Sitapur Solar-BESS Project is a highly advanced, utility-scale renewable energy facility spreading across roughly 850 acres ofvacant defense land at the former […]
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary: The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district Telangana. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, on the right bank of the Godavari River. It derives its name from the perennial Kinnerasani River, which flows through the heart of the […]
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra. Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence-powered advisory service. It is developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad. It aimed at strengthening oilseed (groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger, and other oilseed crops) cultivation and improving […]
Bovista colorata
Bovista colorata: Researchers recently documented a rare bright yellow puffball mushroom named Bovista colorata in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district. Bovista colorata, commonly known as the yellow puffball mushroom, is a species of puffball fungus belonging to the family Agaricaceae. It is generally found in grasslands, open fields, meadows, and disturbed soils. Bovista colorata has a […]
