Follow Us on Google News Bhopal, March 9 (IANS) Overwhelmed by another stripe which Madhya Pradesh earned the other day for its Madhav National Park, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted about the new recognition of the park as the state’s ninth tiger reserve – a true sanctuary for these majestic creatures for many years. The … Read more
Guwahati, March 8 (IANS) Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India’s first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men. Born into the Gauripur royal family … Read more
Gandhinagar, March 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his three-day visit to Gujarat, visited Vantara – a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre in Jamnagar. Vantara has made its name for housing over 1.5 lakh rescued and endangered animals. Currently, it is home to more than 2,000 species. PM Modi, during his visit to … Read more
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 27: In a significant effort to promote river conservation and environmental sustainability, the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), in collaboration with the National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, organized a series of public awareness programs across the city. The events included a Walkathon, Plog Run, Plantation … 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
Mumbai, Feb 14 (IANS) Maharashtra Minister for Women and Child Development Aditi Tatkare on Friday said that increased use of solar energy and daily fuel conservation can help achieve energy security, sustainable development, and environmental protection in the future. She was speaking at the function to launch a campaign by the Ministry of Petroleum and … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Satnam Singh Sandhu has introduced a private member bill — Recognition of Legal Person Status of Rivers Bill, 2024 — during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. The bill aims to grant rivers the status of “legal persons,” entitling them to rights similar to … Read more
Amaravati, Feb 7 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Friday congratulated the Forest Department and Red Sanders Anti-Smuggling Task Force for the seizure of 195 red sanders logs and said that conservation of red sanders is of paramount importance. He stated that the state government remains steadfast in its support for all … Read more
