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Haryana Sets 100m Height Criterion for Aravali Hills

The Haryana government revised the definition of the Aravali hills and ranges in 2025. The new rules set a minimum geological age and height for land to qualify...

October 9, 2025

Tamil Nadu Allocates ₹1 Crore for Four Endangered Species

Tamil Nadu government allocated ₹1 crore for conserving four lesser-known endangered species. The move aims to protect the lion-tailed macaque, Madras hedgehog, striped hyena, and hump-headed mahseer. This...

October 9, 2025

Bhupender Yadav Launches Five Wildlife Conservation Projects

The Wildlife Week 2025 celebrations in Dehradun brought into light India’s renewed focus on encouraging harmony between humans and wildlife. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav led the event at...

October 8, 2025

Typhoon Matmo Hits Southern China Causing Major Disruptions

Typhoon Matmo struck southern China in 2025, causing widespread disruption and forcing over 151,000 people to evacuate. The storm made landfall in Guangdong Province with strong winds and...

October 8, 2025

Asia’s Carbon Capture Plans Threaten Climate Goals

Recent reports show growing support for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology in Asia. This trend could add nearly 25 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases by 2050. Such...

October 8, 2025

Lucknow Launches First Animal Birth Control Training Centre

The Lucknow Municipal Corporation (LMC) has recently inaugurated India’s first dedicated Animal Birth Control (ABC) Training Centre in Jarhara. This initiative aims to enhance the management and sterilisation...

October 8, 2025

India’s First Red List Unveiled At IUCN Congress

India’s inaugural Red List of Endangered Species will be officially launched at the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress. The event is scheduled from...

October 7, 2025

Rajasthan’s Namo Biodiversity Park

Rajasthan’s first biodiversity park, named Namo Biodiversity Park or ‘NAMO VAN’, was inaugurated at Pratap Bandh, Alwar. The event featured a symbolic tree plantation and was led by...

October 7, 2025

Pulicat Lake Ecosystem Faces Critical Fishing Crisis

Pulicat Lake, the second largest brackish water lagoon in India, is currently facing severe ecological and economic challenges. The estuary connecting the lake to the sea is blocked...

October 6, 2025

Painted Storks Return To Kaziranga After Four Years

The recent sighting of painted storks in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) marks a hopeful moment for conservation. After a four-year gap, these near-threatened birds have...

October 6, 2025

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