Indravati Tiger Reserve Leads in Vulture Conservation
Chhattisgarh's Indravati Tiger Reserve pioneers vulture conservation using satellite telemetry & community efforts. Discover how they protect these vital scavengers.
Chhattisgarh's Indravati Tiger Reserve pioneers vulture conservation using satellite telemetry & community efforts. Discover how they protect these vital scavengers.
India recorded 166 tiger deaths in 2025, a sharp rise of 40 from 2024. Madhya Pradesh saw the highest fatalities. Experts cite territorial pressure as a key cause. Read the full analysis.
Following the 2025 Sambhar Festival, Jaipur Rural residents petition BJP MP Rao Rajendra Singh to declare the Ramsar site a bird sanctuary, citing urgent conservation needs to protect 340+ bird species and boost eco-tourism. Act now to save this vital eco
Eco-activist Balbir Singh Seechewal urges the Centre to declare 2026 as 'National River Conservation Year' to boost efforts for cleaning India's polluted rivers. Learn about his vision and the Kali Bein model.
India recorded 166 tiger fatalities in 2024, with over 60 occurring outside protected reserves. Discover the causes, state-wise data, and conservation challenges.
Discover how S Bharathidasan uses unique street theatre and puppetry to spread awareness about vulture conservation in South India, tackling threats like NSAID poisoning. Join the mission to protect our ecosystem's vital scavengers.
Forest communities in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve pledge to protect habitats and curb fires to revive the endangered wild buffalo population. A unique conservation model emerges.
Gujarat's first survey of birds of prey on Jan 24-25 in 26 protected areas aims to establish a baseline for resident and migratory raptor conservation. A statewide survey is planned for next year.
Gaushalas in Rajasthan are pioneering vulture conservation by stopping the use of harmful veterinary drugs and abandoning cattle burial. This ensures a safe food supply for the scavengers. Discover how this model is saving India's critically endangered vu
Rajasthan's new Vehicle Scrapping Policy 2025 targets old, polluting vehicles. Owners can get up to 50% tax rebate, max ₹1 lakh, on new vehicle purchase. Read details.
Rajasthan's tourism festival at Sambhar Lake faces fierce opposition from conservationists for violating wetland protection laws during a critical bird breeding season. Learn about the legal battle and ecological impact.
Rajasthan Cabinet approves a new policy to phase out polluting vehicles and an ethical AI framework. PM Modi may inaugurate the Barmer refinery in January. Key details inside.
Supreme Court's historic stay on the 100-metre Aravalli definition brings relief. Mining ban continues, next hearing on Jan 21, 2026. A major win for conservation.
Mangaluru's forest department reports a significant rise in olive ridley turtle hatching rates to 74% this season through proactive conservation efforts. Discover how advanced planning is saving these endangered species.
Tigress PN-224 released into Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, a milestone in India's second interstate tiger translocation project. Continuous monitoring underway.
For over 20 years, India's Supreme Court and PMO have intervened to shield the ecologically fragile Aravalis from mining and construction. Discover the legal saga of conservation.
A white-rumped vulture released in Pench Tiger Reserve undertakes an epic 750-km journey to Nashik in 17 days, highlighting vulture conservation efforts and their long-distance flight capabilities. Read the full story.
A tigress translocated from Pench has been released into Rajasthan's Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. Authorities will monitor her adaptation via radio telemetry and field tracking. Read more.
A Jatayu vulture released in Pench Tiger Reserve completes a remarkable 15-day journey across Maharashtra, reaching Nashik's Anjaneri hills. Tracked by BNHS researchers, its flight highlights crucial conservation efforts.
The Supreme Court has mandated new conservation measures to protect the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard from fatal collisions with power lines in Rajasthan and Gujarat. Learn about the key directives.
Rajasthan's Social Justice Minister announces 10 new drug de-addiction centres and a pension increase. Read about the state's latest welfare initiatives.
India's Supreme Court adopts a new 100-metre rule to define the Aravalli range, aiming to regulate mining. This landmark decision fuels a national debate on conservation and enforcement. Read the full story.
In a major boost for vulture conservation, 15 long-billed vultures from Pinjore's breeding centre were tagged and released at Melghat Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Read about this crucial rewilding step.
Following NTCA clearance, a male tiger will be moved to Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to join two tigresses, aiming to stabilize the population through natural breeding. Read the full plan.
Months after a mass protest, communities in Western Rajasthan still await government action to protect vital pasture and sacred oran land from commercial allocation, highlighting concerns over land policy and solar sector development.
A three-year-old tigress was successfully airlifted from Madhya Pradesh and released in Rajasthan's Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. Read about her journey and upcoming wild release.
The Ukraine conflict has forced endangered Egyptian vultures to change their migratory path, with Rajasthan's deserts becoming their primary wintering ground. Discover the findings of a new study.
The Uttarakhand wildlife board has approved a ropeway in Rajaji Tiger Reserve, overriding strong objections from the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The project aims to boost tourism but raises serious conservation alarms.
Environmental activists in Rajasthan intensify protests against illegal mining in the Aravalli hills. Experts warn the fragile ecosystem, once damaged, cannot be restored. Join the call to protect this vital green barrier.
A tigress was airlifted from Pench, Madhya Pradesh, to Rajasthan in a 2.5-hour helicopter journey to boost genetic diversity. Officials call it a major conservation milestone. Read more.