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 […]
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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 […]
Bonn Climate Conference 2026
Bonn Climate Conference 2026: At the Bonn Climate Conference 2026 (SB64), health advocacy groups led by the Global Climate and Health Alliance (GCHA) urged developed countries to triple public adaptation finance to $120 billion annually by 2035. The Bonn Climate Conference refers to the annual mid-year climate negotiations held under the United Nations Framework Convention […]
Bascanichthys chepakakiensis : New Species Of Snake Eel
Bascanichthys chepakakiensis : New Species Of Snake Eel Marine scientists have discovered a new species of snake eel lurking in the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal and officially named as Bascanichthys chepakakiensis. It is a new species of snake eel discovered in Kakinada fishing harbour in Andhra Pradesh. The specific name, chepakakiensis, is […]
Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary
Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary: The Punjab forest department recently prepared a ₹5.36-crore development plan for the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary in Rupnagar district. Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rupnagar district of Punjab. It lies near the Sutlej (Satluj) River in the foothills of the Shivalik Range. The sanctuary is characterized by dry deciduous forests. The […]
Coastal Mangroves
Coastal Mangroves: The landfall of Cyclone Dana near Bhitarkanika on Odisha’s coast has highlighted the powerful protective role of coastal mangroves over expensive, engineered infrastructure. Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) is a nature-centric climate strategy that uses biodiversity and ecosystem services to help communities adapt to the adverse impacts of climate change. Unlike traditional engineered “grey” infrastructure, […]
