Recent research has identified a new bent-toed gecko species in the montane forests of central Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Named *Cyrtodactylus vanarakshaka*, this discovery marks Assam’s rich biodiversity...
The decline of vultures in India has emerged as public health concern. Once numbering over 40 million, their population has dropped by more than 95% since the 1990s....
Udaipur was awarded the Ramsar Wetland City Accreditation in 2025. This recognition honours cities excelling in wetland conservation and sustainable management. The award was presented during the Swachh...
The 2025 Swachh Vayu Survekshan survey has ranked Indian cities on their efforts to improve air quality under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Indore, India’s cleanest city,...
The Cross River gorilla remains one of the rarest primates in the world. Found between Nigeria and Cameroon, fewer than 300 individuals survive . Conservationists face urgent challenges...
The Giant African Snail (Lissachatina fulica), one of the world’s most invasive species, has recently been detected in Chennai and its outskirts. Its presence raises serious public health...
The Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos isabellinus) has recently gained attention following an attack on Pakistani singer Quratulain Balouch in Deosai National Park, Gilgit-Baltistan. This incident marks growing...
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) introduced the Environment Audit Rules, 2025 to address growing challenges in environmental monitoring. These rules allow private accredited auditors...
The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region holds vast renewable energy resources but currently uses only a small fraction. A recent report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain...
Bhubaneswar became the first Indian city to launch an Integrated Heat and Cooling Action Plan (IHCAP). The plan addresses rising heat stress and soaring air-conditioning demand. India has...
