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Shettihalli Sanctuary Boundary Review Triggers Conservation Debate

Amid growing controversy over a proposal to reduce the notified boundary of Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary in Shivamogga district, Karnataka Forest Minister Shri Eshwar Khandre visited the sanctuary to...

January 30, 2026

Legacy Phosphorus Emerges as Hidden Threat to US Farmland

Agricultural pollution is often associated with visible runoff and fertiliser use, but a more persistent problem lies beneath the surface. Across large areas of the United States, phosphorus...

January 30, 2026

Rusty-Spotted Cat Sighted Alive in Rajasthan’s Hadoti Region

In a significant wildlife discovery, the rare Rusty-spotted Cat, one of the smallest wild cat species in the world, has been recorded alive in the Shergarh forest of...

January 30, 2026

New Plant Species Discovered in Nagaland Forests

Researchers from Nagaland University have recorded a new plant species in the high-altitude forests of Nagaland, reinforcing the northeastern region’s status as a biodiversity hotspot. The discovery also...

January 29, 2026

IIT Guwahati Maps 492 Potential Glacial Lake Sites

Researchers from IIT Guwahati have developed a predictive framework that identifies hundreds of locations in the Eastern Himalayas where new glacial lakes are likely to form. The study...

January 28, 2026

New Mushroom Species Discovered In Indian Himalayas

Researchers studying the temperate forests of the Indian Himalayas have identified a previously unknown species of mushroom, marking the first official record of its genus in India. The...

January 28, 2026

New Strobilanthes Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh

A new flowering plant species has been formally documented from Arunachal Pradesh, reinforcing the Himalayan state’s status as one of India’s richest biodiversity regions. The discovery highlights the...

January 27, 2026

Rare Asiatic Wild Dog Spotted in Ratapani Tiger Reserve

In a significant boost for wildlife conservation, a rare Asiatic Wild Dog, also known as the Dhole, has been recorded for the first time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve...

January 25, 2026

Two Rare Ant Fly Species Discovered in India

Researchers from Kerala and Tamil Nadu have discovered two new species of extremely rare ant flies from India, underscoring the ecological importance of both urban green spaces and...

January 22, 2026

NGT Seeks Action Plan to Stop Sewage Flow into Sauparnika River

The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Southern Zone, Chennai, has directed authorities in Karnataka to submit a comprehensive action plan to stop the discharge of wastewater into the Sauparnika...

January 22, 2026

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