Eurasian Otter
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Eurasian Otter

Eurasian otters have been spotted in Gurez Valley (Kashmir) with the first live documentation in 25 years.

Solar Sector in India
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Solar Sector in India

India Achieves Historic Milestone of 100 GW Installed Solar Power Capacity

Rhododendron
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Rhododendron

A recent study highlighted the threat to Rhododendron wattii in Nagaland

Dibru Saikhowa National Park
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Dibru Saikhowa National Park

Union Environment Ministry’s Forest Advisory Committee approved the R&D proposal for Dibru Saikhowa National Park.

Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
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Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary | Bar-headed Geese

The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary shows a notable rise in the waterfowl population.

Marsupials
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Marsupials

Scientists have successfully produced 1st kangaroo embryos using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology which is expected to help protect marsupial species.

Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary
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Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary | Hoolock Gibbon

Proposed oil exploration activities within the eco-sensitive zone of the Hollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, may negatively impact local wildlife.

Mathikettan Shola National Park
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Mathikettan Shola National Park

Golden-headed Cisticola found in Mathikettan Shola National Park.

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New Ramsar Sites

Four more wetlands included under the Ramsar Convention.

Ethanol Blended Programme
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Ethanol Blended Programme

Union Cabinet approved the revision of Ethanol Procurement Price for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).

Namdapha Tiger Reserve
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Namdapha Tiger Reserve

An elephant has been spotted in Namdapha Tiger Reserve after over a decade.

IUCN Other Area-Based Conservation Measures
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IUCN Other Area-Based Conservation Measures

International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN released ‘Guidance on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures OECMs’ report.