January 7, 2026  Introduction: The Union government has amended forest conservation rules to exempt private and government plantations in forest areas from key environmental levies, reviving a long-standing debate over the role of private industry in India’s forests. The move, aimed at boosting plantation forestry, has triggered concern among environmentalists and tribal rights groups about […]

 January 7, 2026.  Introduction: In a significant boost to India’s wildlife conservation efforts, 15 critically endangered Indian vultures have been released into the wild at the Somthana Range of Melghat Tiger Reserve. The release forms part of a long-term species recovery programme led by conservation scientists to restore vulture populations that have sharply declined across […]

7 Jan 2026 Introduction: Researchers have discovered a new species of reed snake in Mizoram, underscoring the state’s rich but still underexplored biodiversity. The non-venomous species has been named “Calamaria mizoramensis”, after the state where it was found. The discovery adds to India’s growing list of endemic reptiles and highlights the ecological significance of forested hill […]

 January 7, 2026. Introduction: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr Jitendra Singh, today inaugurated two globally significant scientific facilities at the CSIR–National Physical Laboratory during its 80th Foundation Day celebrations. The inaugurations mark a major milestone in India’s environmental governance and solar energy metrology capabilities. Global Milestones […]

 January 5, 2026 Introduction; Wildlife enthusiasts have confirmed the presence of the rare Eastern Imperial Eagle at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) during the ongoing winter migratory season. The sighting highlights the growing importance of the reserve as a critical wintering habitat for migratory birds of prey visiting the Indian subcontinent. Rare Raptor Sighting in […]

 January 5, 2026 Introduction: Barely larger than a fingertip, the galaxy frog is among India’s most visually striking amphibians. Its glossy black skin, speckled with pale blue spots and orange markings, resembles a star-filled night sky. Endemic to the Western Ghats of Kerala, this rare species now faces an unexpected threat — unethical wildlife photography. About the Galaxy Frog […]

 January 3, 2026  Introduction: The rare Sirkeer Malkoha (Taccocua leschenaultii), a bird species usually confined to the plains of Uttarakhand, has been recorded for the first time in Uttarkashi district. The sighting was made earlier this month by a forest department team from the Upper Yamuna Forest Division near Barkot, marking a significant addition to the […]

 December 26, 2025  Introduction: The Bezymianny volcano in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, devastated by a massive Soviet-era eruption in 1956, is close to regaining its original height, offering scientists a rare, long-term view of how a stratovolcano rebuilds after catastrophic collapse. Continuous monitoring over nearly seven decades has turned the volcano into a natural laboratory for understanding […]

 January 2, 2026  Introduction Amazonian stingless bees have become the first insects globally to be granted legal rights after ordinances passed by the municipalities of Satipo and Nauta in Peru. The move aims to strengthen conservation of these ancient pollinators, which are facing mounting threats from deforestation, climate change, and forest fires across the Amazon basin. […]

 December 29, 2025  Introduction: A rare sighting of the clouded leopard has been recorded in Kakoi Reserve Forest in Assam, marking a significant development in wildlife conservation in the eastern Himalayan foothills. Captured through camera-trap monitoring, the discovery highlights the ecological value of smaller forest reserves in sustaining threatened carnivore populations beyond major protected areas. First Recorded Sighting […]