The National Highways Authority of India has constructed 25 underpasses along 12 km stretch to help animals move safely under the road with minimal disturbance to their habitat.
In a resolution that would be voted upon at IUCN Congress in October, the international body aims to recognise the reserve spread out across 448 sq km in the state's Palk Bay.
In Madhya Pradesh, where elephant population is rising, peaceful co-existence is a challenge. Programmes are also being started to guide villagers on what to do during elephant encounters.
HC’s guidelines on parading elephants in festivals faced resistance from temple trusts citing tradition. SC struck them down, but activists call for balancing tradition with compassion.
Pandey started his career with Bollywood films like ‘Razia Sultan’ and ‘Jaan Hatheli Pe’. But he wanted his filmography to mean something, and wildlife conservation was the answer.
The ‘Great Elephant Migration’ aims to spread awareness about human-animal interaction through elephant sculptures made by indigenous communities from South India.
The third edition of UN World Wildlife Crime Report 2024 finds worrying rise in illegal wildlife trade. Rhino horns, pangolin scales, and elephant ivory lead the illegal wildlife market.
SC was hearing petition seeking directions to Assam govt to demarcate sanctuary land as per the 1998 notification. Pobitora is a critical habitat for one-horned rhino.
With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.
If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.
Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.
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