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School students adopt animals from Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park

Starting this year, the Academy has committed ₹75,000 to support these majestic animals, with a year-long adoption of the leopard and a three-month guardianship of the bear

The adoption program will provide essential funding for the animals’ comprehensive care, including their dietary requirements, medical attention, and overall welfare. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Published on Feb 08, 2025 07:46 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Govt increases environment ministry budget by 9% to boost conservation efforts

Central govt has allotted ₹3,412.82 crore to the Union Environment Ministry in the 2025-26 Budget, an increase of 9 per cent from 3,125.96 crore in 2024-25.

Govt increases environment ministry budget by 9 pc to boost conservation efforts

india news

Published on Feb 01, 2025 02:58 PM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Wildlife board defers plan on highway near Kerala reserve

The proposal to build the road near Silent Valley National Park was recommended by Chief Wild Life Warden, the State Board for Wild Life and Kerala govt

india news

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 06:22 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

Gujarat forest guard uses a stick to shoo away lion from railway track. Watch

In Gujarat, a forest guard used a stick to shoo a lion off a railway track, earning praise online for his calm and courageous act.

A Forest guard in Gujarat calmly guided a lion off railway track.(X/@Prakash64244262)

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Published on Jan 10, 2025 06:56 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Forest areas on city hills out of bounds for visitors on Dec 31

The development comes following past reports of revellers celebrating New Year with loud music and alcohol consumption in forest areas, which is harmful to the wildlife

The forest department’s temporary ban will be implemented from 4 pm on December 31 till 6 am on January 1. (Milind Saurkar/HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

IFS officer shares video of bridge built after river alters forest access

IFS officer shared a video of forest officials building a bridge after a river's course changed, ensuring continued wildlife protection.

IFS officer Parveen Kaswan shared a video of forest officials constructing a bridge in rugged terrain after a river shifted course.(X/@ParveenKaswan)

trending

Updated on Dec 30, 2024 02:58 PM IST

ByMahipal Singh Chouhan

Baby gorilla wearing t-shirt found stuffed in crate at Istanbul airport, rescued

Authorities in Turkey have rescued a smuggled baby gorilla that was found stuffed inside a small crate.

A baby gorilla was rescued while being smuggled through Turkey(X/@TCTarim)

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Updated on Dec 24, 2024 01:09 PM IST

BySanya Jain

Wildbuzz | Hunting the Kashmir ‘untouchables’

The natural wetlands of Hokersar, Haigam and Wullar would resound with gunfire as the shikaris swung ultra-light and super-expensive English shotguns, such as the Purdeys, Churchills and Holland & Holland, at mallards, glistening an iridescent green-blue in neck and tail feathers curling coyly like the Maharaja’s moustaches

Farooq A Boktoo (on left) with other gunmen caught on CCTV at Wullar. (WULLAR CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY)

cities

Published on Dec 15, 2024 07:08 PM IST

ByVikram Jit Singh

Golden jackal death raises fresh concerns over Navi Mumbai wildlife protection

A forest officer confirmed that the carcass has been sent for post-mortem examination. Residents believe Sunday's incident was a hit-and-run case

The golden jackal, also known as the common jackal, is found throughout India.

cities

Published on Nov 12, 2024 08:47 AM IST

BySameera Kapoor Munshi

Rolling in the deep: A Wknd interview with award-winning filmmaker Mike Pandey

His films have led to changes in our laws, our outlook. It started as he watched an elephant die, he says.‘I decided to question what we’re doing to this Earth’

lifestyle

Updated on Sep 27, 2024 08:59 PM IST

BySukanya Datta

Operation Bhediya: It’s 2 wolves against 300 cops, 200 forest staff, drones, guns, camera traps

Forest teams in Bahraich district intensify efforts to capture elusive wolves, deploying drones, camera traps, and sector-based strategies after multiple attacks.

The police force deployed in villages (Shariq Rais Siddiqui/HT)

cities

Updated on Sep 04, 2024 08:42 PM IST

BySHARIQ RAIS SIDDIQUI, Bahraich

Forest Department Cracks Down on Illegal Deer Hunting in Nagarahole

Forest department officials arrested a man for reportedly smuggling deer meat in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Veeranhosahalli area

The arrested person has been identified as 45-year-old Rudra, a resident of Bharatwadi Hadi in Hanagodu Hobali. (HT Photo)

india news

Updated on Aug 28, 2024 07:06 AM IST

ByCoovercolly Indresh, Bengaluru

J&K govt offers wild animals for adoption at Jambu Zoo

Novel way to show your support and care for wild animals at minimal charges, says zoo addl director Anil Atri

There are 150 animals in Jammu’s Jambu Zoo of which 18 species, including lion, tiger, leopard, snakes, crocodiles, Himalayan black bear, porcupines and avians, can be adopted.

cities

Published on Jul 15, 2024 05:11 PM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria

New monitoring hut at Sahyadri Tiger Reserve

The hut was inaugurated in the Ambeghar Beat of the Patan wildlife range in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve on Saturday

The hut has been set up by Shishupal Pawar, range forest officer, and his dedicated field staff under the guidance of Uttam Sawant, deputy director of Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Updated on Jun 23, 2024 05:56 AM IST

ByGayatri Vajpeyee

Why a tri-state pact is good news for wildlife

A recent ministerial-level agreement to track animal migration and map zones of known human-animal conflict is exactly what our biospheres need to stay safe

The western ghats and the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site, are crucial biodiversity hotspots. (Godwin Vasanth Bosco)

environment

Published on Mar 19, 2024 06:42 PM IST

ByBadri Chatterjee

Amur falcons, world’s longest flying migratory birds, begin to arrive in Manipur

The migration of Amur falcons usually arrive in many parts of north east India, including Tamenglong district, from second week of October and is likely to roost till the end of November

These pigeon sized birds undertake a yearly journey covering up to 22,000km. (Sourced photo)

cities

Published on Oct 17, 2023 10:30 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Hangul population has increased in Kashmir: L-G Sinha

Citizens, eco club members, volunteers, NCC cadets and students in large numbers participated on the five km walkathon organised by the wildlife protection department

&K L-G Manoj Sinha flags off a walkathon as part of the Wildlife Week celebrations in Srinagar on Saturday (PTI)

cities

Updated on Oct 08, 2023 05:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Srinagar

How Gujarat protected endangered Asiatic lions of Gir during cyclone Biparjoy

A total of 184 teams were formed in nine divisions for rescue, rapid action and removal of fallen trees to save endangered Asiatic lions.

58 control rooms were set up to receive emergency SOS messages for wild animals. (File)

india news

Published on Jun 16, 2023 12:08 PM IST

BySanskriti Falor

Snow leopards caught on camera in rare sighting at J&K’s Kishtwar National Park

Expressing his joy over the sighting, wildlife officials said it came as an affirmation of the effectiveness of the Kishtwar National Park’s conservation strategies

A snow leopard roaming around the Kishtwar National Park, in Jammu and Kashmir. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on May 18, 2023 03:03 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Expedite construction work at Jambu Zoo: Principal secretary of forest

Named after founder of Jammu city King Jambu Lochan, Jambu zoo will have an artificial waterfall and 27 famous species of animals. Principal secretary of forest, ecology and environment department emphasised enhanced coordination among various agencies

Principal secretary of forest, ecology and environment department, Dheeraj Gupta, on Monday convened a review meeting regarding ongoing works at Jambu Zoo near Jagti in Nagrota area of Jammu district. (HT File Photo)

cities

Updated on Apr 11, 2023 12:55 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Ecology, economy not in conflict: PM on tigers

India's tiger population increased by 6.74% from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a safari at Bandipur Tiger Reserve on Sunday. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Apr 10, 2023 12:03 AM IST

ByJayashree Nandi, New Delhi

India’s wildlife, biodiversity equally imperative as its developmental needs: PM Modi

In his message to the nation to mark the celebration of the ongoing Wildlife Week, the prime minister said India’s commitment to wildlife protection and conservation is strong.

PM Modi said that with a robust and wide network of protected areas, the country’s commitment to words wildlife protection is as strong as ever.(PTI)

india news

Published on Oct 06, 2020 09:45 PM IST

New Delhi | ByPress Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Maneka Gandhi questions Rahul Gandhi’s silence on jumbo’s death in Kerala

Chief Wildlife Warden Surendra Kumar said the elephant’s was broken by the explosion and that strict action will be taken against those who fed her a pineapple filled with crackers.

The operation to retrieve the carcass of the elephant in Kerala’s Malappuram .(AFP)

india news

Updated on Jun 03, 2020 07:17 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent| Edited by Sabir Hussain

Plan for new tourism routes in Sariska Tiger reserve draws flak

The new routes through Sariska Tiger Reserve were discussed at a recent meeting held at the chief wildlife warden’s office in Jaipur regarding tourism in tiger reserves and protected areas.

The Sariska Tiger reserve has lost four tigers and three cubs in the last 15 months.(AP Photo)

cities

Updated on Aug 12, 2019 04:35 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Jaipur | ByDevendra Bardwaj

Goa mining resumption, wildlife protection top Shiv Sena manifesto

Sena state vice-president and South Goa candidate Rakhi Prabhudesai Naik released the document in Margao town on Tuesday.

Uddhav Thackrey-led Shiv Sena released its manifesto on Tuesday.(HT)

india news

Updated on Apr 09, 2019 05:23 PM IST

Goa | ByPress Trust of India

Philippine authorities find 757 tarantulas in gift-wrapped package

The illicit payload found at a mail facility near Manila’s airport was the latest seizure in a nation that is a major source and transit point of wildlife trafficking.

Tarantulas inside plastic containers are shown at the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources in metropolitan Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Philippine Customs District Collector Carmelita Talusan said in a statement that 757 live Tarantulas, with an estimated value of P310,000 (about US$6,000), were seized by customs agents at Manila's airport last April 1. The endangered wildlife species were found concealed in gift-wrapped oatmeal and cookie boxes and was shipped from Poland. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)(AP)

world news

Updated on Apr 03, 2019 07:34 PM IST

Manila | ByAgence France-Presse

Career Counselling: Diverse opportunities exist for vets

As you have taken up the medical stream subjects – physics, chemistry and biology in Class XII – and also love animals, a career as a veterinary doctor is an excellent option.

No longer is the vet merely the billi kuta vala doctor but with the growing respect for the value of animal life, veterinarians today are highly respected professionals.(AP)

education

Updated on Feb 13, 2019 07:36 PM IST

ByUsha Albuquerque

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Starting this year, the Academy has committed ₹75,000 to support these majestic animals, with a year-long adoption of the leopard and a three-month guardianship of the bear

Central govt has allotted ₹3,412.82 crore to the Union Environment Ministry in the 2025-26 Budget, an increase of 9 per cent from 3,125.96 crore in 2024-25.

The proposal to build the road near Silent Valley National Park was recommended by Chief Wild Life Warden, the State Board for Wild Life and Kerala govt

In Gujarat, a forest guard used a stick to shoo a lion off a railway track, earning praise online for his calm and courageous act.

The development comes following past reports of revellers celebrating New Year with loud music and alcohol consumption in forest areas, which is harmful to the wildlife

IFS officer shared a video of forest officials building a bridge after a river's course changed, ensuring continued wildlife protection.

Authorities in Turkey have rescued a smuggled baby gorilla that was found stuffed inside a small crate.

A forest officer confirmed that the carcass has been sent for post-mortem examination. Residents believe Sunday's incident was a hit-and-run case

His films have led to changes in our laws, our outlook. It started as he watched an elephant die, he says.‘I decided to question what we’re doing to this Earth’

Forest teams in Bahraich district intensify efforts to capture elusive wolves, deploying drones, camera traps, and sector-based strategies after multiple attacks.

Forest department officials arrested a man for reportedly smuggling deer meat in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Veeranhosahalli area

Novel way to show your support and care for wild animals at minimal charges, says zoo addl director Anil Atri

The hut was inaugurated in the Ambeghar Beat of the Patan wildlife range in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve on Saturday

A recent ministerial-level agreement to track animal migration and map zones of known human-animal conflict is exactly what our biospheres need to stay safe

The migration of Amur falcons usually arrive in many parts of north east India, including Tamenglong district, from second week of October and is likely to roost till the end of November

Citizens, eco club members, volunteers, NCC cadets and students in large numbers participated on the five km walkathon organised by the wildlife protection department

A total of 184 teams were formed in nine divisions for rescue, rapid action and removal of fallen trees to save endangered Asiatic lions.

Expressing his joy over the sighting, wildlife officials said it came as an affirmation of the effectiveness of the Kishtwar National Park’s conservation strategies

Named after founder of Jammu city King Jambu Lochan, Jambu zoo will have an artificial waterfall and 27 famous species of animals. Principal secretary of forest, ecology and environment department emphasised enhanced coordination among various agencies

India's tiger population increased by 6.74% from 2,967 in 2018 to 3,167 in 2022, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In his message to the nation to mark the celebration of the ongoing Wildlife Week, the prime minister said India’s commitment to wildlife protection and conservation is strong.

Chief Wildlife Warden Surendra Kumar said the elephant’s was broken by the explosion and that strict action will be taken against those who fed her a pineapple filled with crackers.

The new routes through Sariska Tiger Reserve were discussed at a recent meeting held at the chief wildlife warden’s office in Jaipur regarding tourism in tiger reserves and protected areas.

Sena state vice-president and South Goa candidate Rakhi Prabhudesai Naik released the document in Margao town on Tuesday.

The illicit payload found at a mail facility near Manila’s airport was the latest seizure in a nation that is a major source and transit point of wildlife trafficking.

As you have taken up the medical stream subjects – physics, chemistry and biology in Class XII – and also love animals, a career as a veterinary doctor is an excellent option.

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