Category: Environment

A toll-free number helps villagers live with animals

By Deepa Padmanaban Bandipur National Park (Karnataka): For someone whose cow -- valued at Rs 20,000 ($300) -- was killed…

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Signs of ancient human found in China

Beijing, July 26 (IANS) Archaeologists have confirmed traces of ancient humans, dating back to over 10,000 years, at an altitude…

9 years ago

Human ‘super-predator’ more terrifying than bears, wolves

Toronto, July 26 (IANS) Smaller carnivores like European badgers actually perceive humans as far more frightening than large carnivores, revealed…

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Telangana Congress leaders stopped from heading to Mallanna project

Hyderabad, July 26 (IANS) Tension prevailed at the opposition Congress party's office here as police stopped its top leaders from…

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‘Implement Forest Rights Act 2006 in Himachal’

Shimla, July 26 (IANS) Successive governments in Himachal Pradesh have failed to notify and implement the Forest Rights Act (FRA)…

9 years ago

Japan volcano spews 5,000-metre-high ash column

Tokyo, July 26 (IANS) A new eruption in Japan's Mount Sakurajima on Tuesday resulted in a 5,000 metre high column…

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Australian koalas smarter than average bears: Study

Sydney, July 26 (IANS) The iconic Australian koala has been found to be smarter than an average bear, a new…

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Warm, humid Tuesday morning in Delhi

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) It was a warm and humid Tuesday morning in the national capital with the minimum…

9 years ago

Steve Irwin’s daughter pays tribute to late father

Canberra, July 26 (IANS) Australian wildlife expert, television personality, and conservationist Steve Irwin's daughter Bindi has paid tribute to her…

9 years ago

Congress blocking CAF bill, funds for the poor: Environment Minister

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave on Monday hit out at the Congress for not…

9 years ago

Humid Monday in Delhi, moderate rain likely on Tuesday

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) The national capital experienced a humid day on Monday after a sunny morning and traces…

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Salman Khan acquitted in 18-year-old chinkara poaching

Jodhpur, July 25 (IANS) The Rajasthan High Court on Monday acquitted Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in two cases of chinkara…

9 years ago

Australian government criticised for Great Barrier Reef damage

Sydney, July 25 (IANS) The Australian government faces massive criticism both home and abroad for slackness on reef protection and…

9 years ago

Bishnoi community shocked over Salman verdict

Jaipur, July 25 (IANS) Members of the Bishnoi community are shocked over the acquittal of Bollywood star Salman Khan in…

9 years ago

PETA India condemns Salman Khan’s acquittal in poaching case

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) The acquittal of Bollywood star Salman Khan in two 18-year-old chinkara poaching cases on Monday comes…

9 years ago

Snared wild elephant dies of wounds in Cambodia jungle

Phnom Penh, July 25 (IANS) An endangered Asian elephant died in eastern Cambodia after sustaining a severe foot wound caused…

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Researchers discover unusual solitary marine species

Tokyo, July 25 (IANS) Researchers have discovered a very unusual zoantharian species on the east coast of Okinawa Island in…

9 years ago

Timely intervention can save most species from extinction

New York, July 25 (IANS) While habitat disruption by human activities can result in quick loss of species, timely action…

9 years ago

Oldest elephant in Kerala set to enter Guinness

Thiruvananthapuram, July 25 (IANS) At 86, Dakshayani shows no signs of ageing and looks absolutely fit as she gets all…

9 years ago

Chinese city launches maritime ecological protection fund

Beijing, July 25 (IANS) The Chinese city of Sansha has decided to allocate five million yuan (about $748,000) annually for…

9 years ago



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