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The Great Nicobar project and a Ministry in knots

In an important submission made before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on October 30, 2025, the Union Environment Ministry admitted that the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project will have a significant impact on this biodiversity and forest-rich island located at the extreme south of the Andaman and Nicobar chain (The Hindu, Fully aware of Great…

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The Great Nicobar project and a Ministry in knots

In an important submission made before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on October 30, 2025, the Union Environment Ministry admitted that the Great Nicobar mega infrastructure project will have a significant impact on this biodiversity and forest-rich island located at the extreme south of the Andaman and Nicobar chain (The Hindu, Fully aware of Great…

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Ganges River Dolphins: World Wildlife Day: India has a total of 6,327 river dolphins with UP having the highest number, PM announces multiple wildlife conservation initiatives | India News

PM Modi releases first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report in country, which estimated a total of 6,327 dolphins (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: India has a total of 6,327 river dolphins with Uttar Pradesh reporting the highest number at 2,397 followed by Bihar (2,220), West Bengal (815), Assam (635) and Jharkhand (162). This is according to…

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Riverine Dolphin Population India: UP now has highest number of dolphins in the country: report | India News

File photo: PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: India’s first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report has revealed 6,327 dolphins across 28 rivers in eight states. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number, followed by Bihar, West Bengal, and Assam.Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the report during his visit to Gir National Park in Gujarat, where he…

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World Wildlife Day: PM Modi goes on lion safari in Gujarat

The Central Government has approved more than ₹2,900 crore for Project Lion, meant for the conservation of Asiatic lions for which Gujarat is the only abode, stated a government release. | Photo Credit: X/@narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on a lion safari at Gir Wildlife Sanctuary in Gujarat’s Junagadh district on Monday (March 3,…

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