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Migratory storks' early arrival raises monsoon hopes

Mon, 28 May 2012 13:25:08 GMT

Migratory storks arriving at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary in Rajasthan's Keoladeo National Park have raised hopes of an early monsoon this year.

Sparrows disappearing from Assam

Mon, 28 May 2012 08:34:33 GMT

Chief scientist of the Regional Agriculture Research Centre in Lakhimpur, Prabal Saikia, said, "It is a fact that sparrows are becoming scarce throughout Assam - both house and tree sparrows."

India to help replicate Project Tiger in Russia, China

Sun, 27 May 2012 13:19:11 GMT

Six countries, including Russia and China, have sought India's help to replicate Project Tiger, one of the most successful conservation programmes running in the country to protect the big cats from extinction.

Green tribunal asks environment ministry to make info on projects public

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:53:09 GMT

Stressing on greater transparency, the National Green Tribunal has asked the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to bring in public domain the relevant information regarding ventures in eco- fragile zones.

Green tribunal asks MoEF to make public info on projects

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:53:09 GMT

40% rise in Gir visitors

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:56:29 GMT

The king’s darbar is getting bigger. The number of tourists visiting Gir has shot up by about 40% compared to last year. Barely 20 days are left for the sanctuary to close down for tourists and yet the numbers are only increasing.

Speaker flags Quasquicentennial Green run

Sat, 26 May 2012 12:36:55 GMT

Meghalaya Speaker Charles Pyngrope today flagged a 'Quasquicentennial Green run' organised by the Unitarian Union in Shillong city aimed at creating awareness on environment issues in the state and to celebrate the 125th founding year of Unitarianism in the region.

Thousands of shellfish found dead in Peru

Sat, 26 May 2012 06:12:45 GMT

Nearly 900 dolphins washed up along Peru's northern coast between February and April. Over 5,000 birds -- mostly pelicans -- were also found dead on the coast earlier this year.

At 46.7 degrees, Odisha bakes in blistering heat

Fri, 25 May 2012 16:11:28 GMT

A blistering heat wave sweeping across Odisha intensified with one of its towns on Friday recording a temperature of 46.7 degrees Celsius, the highest of the day in the state, officials said.

India mulls sending chemical waste to Germany

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:17:52 GMT

Indian government ministers are considering a plan to have a German company dispose of toxic waste dumped from a pesticide plant in Bhopal, where a chemical gas leak killed thousands in 1984.

Tiger found dead in Pilibhit

Thu, 24 May 2012 14:22:12 GMT

The carcass of a tiger was recovered from a drain in Haripur forest range here this afternoon, a forest official said.

Many countries want an Indian to head global climate talks

Wed, 23 May 2012 13:05:45 GMT

Asia Pacific countries pitched the name of an Indian candidate at the ongoing Bonn talks to head the most important of the three tracks of climate negotiations - the one which will negotiate a new global climate regime over next three years.

World's oceans need greater protection: UN chief

Wed, 23 May 2012 10:15:35 GMT

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has sought global attention to the fragile state of the world's oceans and the importance of marine diversity for global survival.

Street lights disrupt ecosystem, says study

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:32:07 GMT

Street lights have an unexpectedly strong effect on insect populations, favouring some species while punishing others, according to a study released on Wednesday.

'Action against tiger poachers not a crime'

Tue, 22 May 2012 14:21:32 GMT

Taking a stern stand against poachers, Maharashtra government today decided that action taken by forest authorities against those caught while hunting down tigers will not be considered a crime.

Climate models indicate El Nino return

Tue, 22 May 2012 07:16:23 GMT

Australia's Bureau of Meteorology said all seven of the climate models it monitors indicate conditions are likely to approach or exceed the El Nino threshold in the second half of 2012

Elephant count begins in Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka

Mon, 21 May 2012 22:18:40 GMT

Officials of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka will carry out a three-day elephant headcount starting Tuesday, with foresters optimistic about finding a significant increase in the number of pachyderms.

Sikkim to host sustainable mountain development summit

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:00:05 GMT

Sikkim is set to host the second Sustainable Mountain Development Summit here from May 25.

Developing nations side with BASIC in climate talks

Sun, 20 May 2012 20:01:46 GMT

With the small island countries and the least developed states veering towards the European line on climate change, the larger developing economies came together with African countries, binding around the BASIC four – India, China, South Africa and Brazil – to demand that principles of equity and ‘common but differentiated responsibility’ be operationalised in the post-2020 climate regime.

Laser wipes paper clean for reuse

Sun, 20 May 2012 12:29:05 GMT

Engineers have developed a way of using lasers to remove ink from paper so it can be reused in printers and photocopiers.

Analysis: New facilities spotlight next-generation biofuels

Sun, 20 May 2012 08:02:14 GMT

After a decade of promise, advanced biofuels makers are entering a crucial make-or-break period with the first of a new generation of production facilities about to come on line.

Three cheers: Tiger number up in Panna

Sun, 20 May 2012 00:13:42 GMT

Tiger population revival programme in India has received a boost with one more tigress named T-2 giving birth to three cubs in the Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR), in eastern Madhya Pradesh.

Goa zoo to have aviaries for wetland, terrestrial birds

Sat, 19 May 2012 14:41:11 GMT

Goa's lone zoo tucked in Bondla wildlife sanctuary will soon have birds on display in two aviaries, designed for wetland and terrestrial birds.

Pollution warms atmosphere by teaming up with thunderclouds

Sat, 19 May 2012 12:47:51 GMT

A new computational study has concluded that pollution is warming the atmosphere through summer thunderstorm clouds.

Goa zoo to have aviaries for wetland, terrestrial birds

Sat, 19 May 2012 07:53:35 GMT

Goa's lone zoo tucked in Bondla wildlife sanctuary will soon have birds on display in two aviaries, designed for wetland and terrestrial birds.