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The Mighty Dibang River of Arunachal Pradesh: A Cradle of Biodiversity
Dibang River The Dibang River is one of the main rivers in the state of Arunachal Pradesh in northeast India. This river starts its journey near Keya Pass close to the border between India and China in the Upper Dibang…
The Siang River of Arunachal Pradesh: Geography, Ecology and Conservation
Siang River: Lifeline of Arunachal Pradesh The Siang River is the largest tributary of the Brahmaputra River system in Northeast India. Originating from the Chema Yungdung glacier near Kubi in Tibet at an elevation of 5,150 meters, the river is…
Explore the 7 Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh with Beautiful Maps
7 Tiger Reserves in Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh is known as the ‘tiger state’ of India due to its significant population of tigers. The state has made commendable efforts in tiger conservation with seven tiger reserves that provide safe habitats…
Explore the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary of Majestic Indian Rhinos
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Morigaon district of the northeastern Indian state of Assam. It is situated on the southern bank of the Brahmaputra River and is approximately 30 kilometers east of Guwahati, the largest…
Discover Assam’s Stunning Chakrashila wildlife sanctuary
Chakrashila wildlife sanctuary Chakrashila Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the northeastern Indian state of Assam. It spans parts of the Kokrajhar and Dhubri districts. The sanctuary covers an area of around 45.6 square kilometers and was established…
Bhima River Basin – Geography, Biodiversity, Pollution and Restoration Needs
Bhima River The Bhima River is a major river located in South India. Originating from the Bhimashankar hills in the Pune district of Maharashtra, it flows southeast for a total length of 861 kilometers through the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka…
Project Dolphin Gets Focus as Tamil Nadu Rolls Out Conservation Initiative
Project Dolphin The Tamil Nadu government recently issued an order to implement ‘Project Dolphin’ in the state, with the aim of strengthening the marine ecology and habitat. The project will be implemented under the central government’s Integrated Development of Wildlife…
Asiatic Lions’ New Abode: Why Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is Crucial for Big Cats’ Future
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary Latest News Hello, I am Vandna Phogat, an IFS Officer. This article is part of a series of articles I write to provide key insights and concepts about Indian forests to our reader community. I am pleased…
China’s territorial claims over Bhutan’s Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary – Geopolitical and ecological significance
Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary Why in News Now The Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary located in eastern Bhutan has recently been in the news due to territorial claims made by China. During a June 2020 virtual meeting of the Global Environment Facility (GEF),…
India’s Balancing Act: Medical Aid to Gaza amid Israel Solidarity
India sends medical supplies to war-torn Gaza India recently sent its first humanitarian aid for the people of Gaza, including medical supplies and disaster relief materials, via Egypt. This aid shipment comes just days after Prime Minister Of India spoke…
The Lemru Elephant Reserve in Chhattisgarh
Lemru Elephant Reserve Overview Key Takeaways on Lemru Elephant Reserve and Coal Mining Sections Details About Lemru Elephant Reserve Situated in Korba district of Chhattisgarh. Initially covered an area of 450 sq km, but was expanded to 1995 sq km…
Tigers to Roar Again in Sahyadri Tiger Reserve: NTCA Approves Reintroduction of Big Cats
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recently given approval to reintroduce eight tigers into the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) in Maharashtra. This approval comes after the NTCA’s 2022 report on the Status of Tigers indicated that…