Follow Us on Google News Imphal, April 26 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday said that northeast India is home to some of the world’s richest biodiversity and Manipur, in particular, holds immense untapped potential. Addressing the foundation day celebration of BRIC – Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (BRIC-IBSD) at Takyelpat, Imphal, … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has officially declared the Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove in Dindigul district as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS), making it the second such site in the state after Arittapatti in Madurai. The Forest Department announced the notification on Thursday, publishing it in … Read more
Follow Us on Google News Itanagar, March 13 (IANS) Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday released the “Arunachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action: A People’s Plan” that aims to fulfil the Pakke Declaration and achieve the National Biodiversity Targets. Officials said that the Arunachal Pradesh government in 2021 adopted the “Pakke Tiger Reserve 2047 … Read more
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) In a step towards promoting biodiversity within the urban landscape, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Friday inaugurated the Amrut Biodiversity Park in the Yamuna Floodplains and described rejuvenation of the river as the government’s top priority. Speaking on the occasion, LG Saxena said, “Restoration and rejuvenation of Yamuna flood … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to preserve and celebrate India’s diverse wildlife, highlighting the country’s unique and vibrant ecosystem. Addressing the 119th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat,’ he underscored the deep connection between India’s fauna and its cultural heritage. “Do you know what … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Nearly three months after negotiations of the United Nations biodiversity summit, known as COP16, collapsed as the group representing vulnerable island states walked out with key financial decisions to help secure $200 billion annually by 2030 thwarted by the developed world, nations will be gathering again in Rome next week … Read more