Biodiversity
-
Centre cancels Nayakkarpatti tungsten mining auction in Madurai amid farmers' opposition
India | January 23, 2025 23:22 ISTIt may be noted that the Ministry of Mines in a press release dated December 24, 2024, had stated that after the auction of the block, several representations have been received against the said auction on the ground that there is a Biodiversity Heritage Site within the block area.
-
5 greenest places in India that every nature lover must visit this World Environment Day
Fashion & Lifestyle | June 05, 2024 11:20 ISTExplore these top 5 greenest havens in India, perfect for nature enthusiasts, this World Environment Day. From serene forests to breathtaking landscapes, immerse yourself in nature's beauty.
-
Vladimir Putin calls for closer global cooperation on conserving biodiversity
World | October 13, 2021 12:10 ISTRussian President Vladimir Putin expressed his appreciation to China for supporting efforts to enhance international cooperation on environmental matters.
-
Over 600 children in Nashik give up slingshots to protect birds
News | July 13, 2021 19:00 ISTAfter an initiative launched by Nashik Forest Department, over 600 children from 93 villages threw away their slingshots to save birds on July 13.
-
Climate change, humans causing Earth's biodiverse ecosystems to collapse: Study
Science | January 27, 2020 16:28 ISTClimate change and pressure from human activity is causing a collapse in global biodiversity and ecosystems across the tropics, according to a study published on Monday.
-
Centre gives over Rs 47,000 cr to 27 states for green activities
India | August 29, 2019 15:22 ISTThe funds were released by Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA).
-
Climate a leading driver of language diversity, reveals Study
Science | May 20, 2019 13:28 ISTA region's climate has a greater impact than landscape on how many languages are spoken there, according to a study that mapped language diversity around the world. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, found that areas with more productive climates tend to have more languages.
-
Aarey Milk Colony: Two new species of jumping spider found in Mumbai’s green lungs
Who cares | September 08, 2017 16:28 ISTThey have been identified as two new species of jumping spiders, Langelurillus onyx and Langelurillus lacteus.
-
18 Jharkhand villages identified under 'Green India Mission'
India | January 05, 2015 12:59 ISTJamshedpur: Eighteen villages have been identified under union government sponsored ‘Green India Mission' for undertaking eco-friendly development programmes in the areas falling under Seraikela forest division in Seraikela-Kharswan district of Jharkhand. A team of Union
-
Proposal to document Kaziranga Park's biodiversity
India | November 22, 2014 11:58 ISTKolkata: The central government has asked scientists in northeast India to map and document the biodiversity in Assam's famous Kaziranga National Park.According to Narayan Talukdar, Director of Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology
-
Indian scientist Kamal Bawa gets Midori Prize in Biodiversity
World | September 09, 2014 7:11 ISTWashington: Indian scientist Kamal Bawa, a distinguished professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston, has won the 2014 Midori Prize in Biodiversity for his research, including in climate change in the Himalayas.Bawa,
-
Chocolate a tool for defending biodiversity
Lifestyle | January 31, 2013 6:40 ISTMadrid, Jan 30: Chocolate is not only a food that allows artistic expression, but also a tool for defending biodiversity and sending the message that we have to take care of our planet, according to
-
Rich nations pledge to double funds for biodiversity
India | October 20, 2012 17:39 ISTHyderabad, Oct 20 : In a major breakthrough at the United Nations' conference on biological diversity, which concluded here early Saturday, the developed countries agreed to double funding by 2015 to protect the planet's animal
-
PM pledges $ 50 million to protect bio-diversity
India | October 16, 2012 22:00 ISTHyderabad, Oct 16 : Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said India will spend $50 million to strengthen the institutional mechanisms for protection of biological diversity during its two-year presidency of the Convention on Biological Diversity.
Top News
-
Delhi liquor policy case: Justice Manoj Jain to hear CBI's plea now against Kejriwal and others
-
VD Satheesan takes oath as Kerala CM, ends decade-long Left rule
-
EC announces polls to 16 seats in Maharashtra legislative council; voting on June 18
-
MS Dhoni's availability in focus as CSK face SRH with huge IPL playoffs ramifications in line
Latest News
-
MS Dhoni's availability in focus as CSK face SRH with huge IPL playoffs ramifications in line
-
UP: Intensive crackdown underway against criminals in Rae Bareli, Unnao, Hardoi and Lakhimpur Kheri
-
'No third party…': Mouni Roy's husband Suraj slams 'baseless' rumours around their separation
-
Meta expands Ray-Ban Smart Glasses features with Neural Handwriting and third-party app support
-
Rekha Gupta takes metro ride under 'Metro Monday' campaign, urges citizens to use public transport
Trending
-
WATCH: Folk singer showered with piles of cash during devotional event in Gujarat, video goes viral
-
Maharashtra family dances to ‘Bhagam Bhag’ after daughter scores 90% in Class 12, video goes viral
-
Jwala Gutta donated 60 litres of breast milk during postpartum journey
-
Passenger’s gold ring worth lakhs falls into train toilet, railway staff recover it
-
F-16 fighter jets escort PM Narendra Modi’s aircraft as it enters UAE’s airspace | Watch