Category: Environment

Recently, 2 researchers in Goa have said that they synthesised gold nanoparticles from a wild mushroom species.

Groundwater contamination due to arsenic, fluoride are not addressed effectively by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA)

Recently, African heads of state unanimously agreed to a historic ban on the trade of donkey skin following the Dar es Salaam declaration.

Union Cabinet approves continuation of Flood Management and Border Areas Programme.

Recently, COP-14 held at Uzbekistan concluded with new initiatives for migratory species.

Recently, nesting site of Cantor’s giant softshell turtle was discovered on banks of the Chandragiri River in Kerala.

Recently, Tamil Nadu Government decided to conserve Nilgiri Marten under its new fund “TN Endangered Species Conservation Fund”.

Recently, forest-dwellers of Thanthai Periyar Sanctuary expressed concerns about the potential denial of their forest rights.

Recently, scientists discovered new species of green anaconda

Supreme Court asked States/UTs to act as per the definition of “forest” as laid down in the TN Godavarman Thirumulpad (1996) Judgment.

Terai Arc Landscape (TAL) initiative is recognized as the United Nation World Restoration Flagship

Parasitic creeper cuscuta preys on Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary