The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted an anti-encroachment drive demolishing 23 farmhouses in Sainik Farm, aiming to protect Tilapth Valley Biodiversity Park. Despite judicial stay orders on some plots, approximately 70% of the targeted area was cleared. Residents opposed the action, citing a lack of clear land demarcation.

Animals & Pets News: Nature has innumerable creatures that play a unique role in striking the right balance in the biodiversity pyramid. When a particular species becomes .

Jammu, April 9: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has flagged alarming degradation of lakes in Jammu and Kashmir, revealing that 518 out of 697 natural lakes — over 74 per cent — in the Union territory have either disappeared or decreased in size since 1967, leading to significant ecological imbalance and loss of biodiversity. As per the CAG report on the conservation of lakes in Union territory for the year ended March 31, 2024, out of the total 697 […]

The Comptroller and Auditor General's report reveals over 74% of lakes in Jammu and Kashmir have disappeared or shrunk significantly since 1967, impacting biodiversity and ecological balance. The report recommends urgent interventions and enhanced funding to address lake degradation, calling for a comprehensive conservation law and coordinated management efforts.

Haryana is set to feature prominently in a new green initiative by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), which plans to develop ‘Arogya Van’ — thematic plantations of medicinal trees — along National Highways to promote biodiversity and ecological sustainability.

Indore: Indian Institute of Technology, Indore (IIT-I), developed a climate monitoring application to map extreme rain and drought risks across India'.

IIT-I researchers, led by Professor Manish Kumar Goyal, have developed an app to monitor droughts and extreme rainfall in India’s KBAs. The tool provides district-level historical data from 1951–2022, helping policymakers and conservationists identify climate hotspots and support evidence-based actions. The app aims to enhance biodiversity protection and climate resilience across India’s over 600

Colour in nature is not usually purely aesthetic; it usually denotes more than just an appreciation for aesthetics. When it comes to reptiles, snakes that are red are considered to be some of the most colourful and captivating species that exist today. They are found in many places on Earth where snakes live, such as in forests, grassland, wetlands, and mountains. The redness of snakes can indicate various things, depending on the purpose.Some of the snakes might be harmless and avoid confrontation; however, others are equipped with deadly mechanisms that will make people pay attention to them. Despite their frightening looks, these creatures are extremely important for keeping ecosystems in balance because they control pests and maintain biodiversity. PC: AI-Generated

The National Highways Authority of India will plant medicinal trees on vacant land along national highways. This initiative aims to boost biodiversity and strengthen ecosystems. The first phase will cover 17 land parcels across multiple states, planting over 67,000 medicinal trees. Species like Neem and Amla will be used.

Godrej Properties Ltd. has launched 'Neighbours With Nature,' a platform aimed at ecological restoration and neighborhood wellbeing. It seeks to unify the company's environmental efforts by focusing on nature restoration, water system improvement, biodiversity enhancement, and community engagement, starting with the revival of Chakkarpur–Wazirabad Bundh.

Centre designates two institutions as repositories for different categories of biological resources

The Union environment ministry proposes an Eco-Sensitive Zone around Karnataka's Kali Tiger Reserve, spanning 663.32 sq km. Eco-Sensitive Zones buffer sensitive regions from human impact. The reserve, part of the Western Ghats, is a biodiversity hotspot housing endangered species. Public feedback is invited within 60 days.

Europe’s largest wild land mammal has been brought back from the brink of extinction.

Singh pointed to South Africa’s own Access and Benefit-Sharing (ABS) framework as a global example of best practice.

South Africa is famous for its incredible biodiversity, breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural history.

Uttarakhand HC stayed oak tree felling in Mussoorie. Here’s why oak forests are vital for biodiversity, water recharge, and Himalayan ecology.

In Malawi, farmers who have embraced agroecology are navigating the challenges of climate change, market pressures, and community needs.

Explore Parc de la Villette’s major renovation, combining urban farming with restored biodiversity for a sustainable public space in Paris.

Kolkata: In a major boost to India's marine biodiversity records, researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered two new specie.

CHANDIGARH, Apr 6 : The Punjab government has finalised an annual action plan of Rs 1,388 crore to execute various projects of the agriculture department in 2026-27, Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Monday. Chairing a meeting to review projects here, Khudian said the action plan, which has already been submitted to the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare for approval, lays special emphasis on crop residue management, water conservation, diversification, and natural farming. The single largest outlay […]