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Arunachal’s 1000MW Naying Hydroelectric Project to Face Public Review on November 12

The Shi-Yomi district administration has announced an environmental public hearing for the 1000MW Naying hydroelectric project. Scheduled for November 12 at Yapik community hall, the hearing invites local...

October 16, 2025

New Balsam Flower Species Found in Arunachal Pradesh

The Botanical Survey of India recently identified a new balsam flower species named Impatiens rajibiana. It was found in Shergaon, West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. This discovery...

October 16, 2025

Finance Minister Inaugurates BioNEST Incubation Centre

The Government of India is intensifying its efforts towards sustainable development and zero emissions by 2047. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the BioNEST Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad,...

October 16, 2025

India’s Elephant Count Falls to 22,446 in First DNA-Based Census

The latest All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2025 reveals India’s wild elephant population at 22,446. This is about 17% lower than the 2017 estimate of 27,312. However, experts...

October 16, 2025

Gomti Rejuvenation Mission Launched for River Restoration

The Uttar Pradesh government launched the Gomti Rejuvenation Mission in October 2025. The mission aims to restore the Gomti River’s natural flow by intercepting 95 per cent of...

October 15, 2025

Global Report Warns Coral Reefs Have Crossed Irreversible Warming Threshold

The Global Tipping Points report of 2025 reveals that warm-water coral reefs have surpassed their thermal tipping point. This marks an unprecedented dieback of these vital ecosystems. The...

October 15, 2025

IUCN Sounds Alarm on Worsening Conservation Crisis in Polar Regions

The latest update from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals increasing threats to Arctic seals and bird species. Climate change and human activities are the...

October 15, 2025

Stanford Study Reveals Snow Leopards Have Lowest Genetic Diversity Among Big Cats

The snow leopard, a rare big cat found across 12 Asian countries including India, has the lowest genetic diversity among all big cats. A 2025 study by Stanford...

October 15, 2025

Kaziranga Director Sonali Ghosh First Indian to Win IUCN Innovation Award

Sonali Ghosh, Director of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, became the first Indian to receive the prestigious Kenton R. Miller Award. The award honours innovation in national...

October 14, 2025

IUCN Releases 2025 World Heritage Conservation Outlook

The 2025 IUCN World Heritage Outlook offers a comprehensive global review of natural World Heritage sites. It assesses the conservation status of all such sites simultaneously. This unique...

October 14, 2025

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