Category Archives: India

Endangered Vultures Spotted in Uttarakhand and UP, Signaling Their Return

Endangered Vultures Spotted in Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh

Uttarakhand and western Uttar Pradesh are witnessing the heartwarming sight of endangered vultures as the majestic birds are returning to the skies over Dudhwa and Banbasa regions. This remarkable comeback is largely due to the ban on the drug diclofenac, which was once widely used

Human-Wildlife Conflict Persists in Uttarakhand Despite Efforts

Human-Wildlife Conflict Persists in Uttarakhand Despite Efforts

Cases of human-wildlife conflict have been on the rise in Uttarakhand with reports of attacks by wild animals such as leopards, tigers, and elephants increasing every month. Among these, leopard attacks are the most frequent and severe. Despite efforts to mitigate the conflict, it seems

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu Among Top 50 Regions at High Climate Risk: XDI Report

Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu Among Top 50 High Climate Risk Regions

Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu have been ranked among the world’s top 50 regions at high risk due to climate change, according to a new report released on February 20 by the Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI). The report, titled “Gross Domestic Climate Risk”, identified nine out

Manali to Get First Eco-Friendly Sewage Treatment Plant

Manali to Get First Eco-Friendly Sewage Treatment Plant

The picturesque town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh is all set to get its first eco-friendly sewage treatment plant. The state government has approved the project and the construction is expected to begin soon. Under the sequential batch reactor system, approval has been granted for