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ENVIRONMENT - July 2019

Jul 2019

May 29, 2025

Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano Erupts Again

The Kilauea volcano on Hawaii's Big Island released lava fountains reaching over 1,000 feet into the air recently.
Kilauea Volcano is one of the world's most active volcanoes.
It is a shield-type volcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii state, United States.
Eruption lasted approximately six hours in two of Halemaumau's vents with the south vent stopping at 10:25 p.m. local time and the north vent ending at 9:48 p.m.

Anil Kumble Appointed Karnataka Forest Department Ambassador

In a significant move toward enhancing environmental awareness and conservation efforts, the Karnataka government has appointed former Indian cricket team captain Anil Kumble as the ambassador of the State Forest Department and for wildlife conservation.
Known not only for his achievements in cricket but also for his past involvement in conservation efforts, Kumble's appointment is expected to boost public engagement in preserving the state's rich biodiversity.
The announcement also comes amid major forest reclamation efforts and green space development initiatives in Bengaluru.

May 28, 2025

Meghalaya's New Cave-dwelling Fish Adapts to Streams Overground

A team of zoologists, led by Kangkan Sarma of Gauhati University's Department of Zoology, has recorded Schistura densiclava as a new species of troglophile loach from Krem Mawjymbuin in the State's East Khasi Hills district.
A troglophile animal is essentially a cave-dwelling animal that can thrive and reproduce in epigean, or aboveground, environments. Krem means cave in the indigenous Khasi language.

Vat Amavasya Meets Harit Yoga: A Fusion of Tradition and Environmentalism

National Institute of Naturopathy (NIN), Pune, hosted a unique celebration combining Vat Amavasya with the Ministry of Ayush's Harit Yoga initiative, as part of the lead-up to the 11^th International Day of Yoga (IDY).
The event underscored the symbolic and ecological importance of the Banyan tree (Vat Vriksh) while promoting yoga's role in ecological harmony.
It highlighted the Ministry of Ayush's proactive role in promoting ecological mindfulness through yoga in the run-up to IDY 2025, themed "Yoga for One Earth, One Health".

May 26, 2025

National Pride: Joint Indian Mountaineering Team Scales Mount Everest

In a historic feat, a Joint National Mountaineering Team from India comprising instructors from the country's premier mountaineering institutes — Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering and Winter Sports (JIM&WS), Nehru Institute of Mountaineering (NIM), and Himalayan Mountaineering Institute (HMI) — successfully scaled Mount Everest (8,848.86m) on May 23, 2025.
The expedition showcases India's growing leadership in high-altitude mountaineering and the spirit of adventure, unity, and resilience.
The effort was supported by the Ministry of Defence and flagged off by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth on March 26, 2025.
The successful mission highlights the strategic and symbolic value of mountaineering as a form of national achievement and institutional synergy.

May 23, 2025

Asiatic Lion Population Surge in Gujarat 2025

The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat has experienced a remarkable increase, reaching an estimated 891 individuals as of May 2025. This is rise from 674 lions recorded in the previous census conducted in 2020.
The 16th Asiatic lion census was conducted from May 10 to 13, 2025. This comprehensive exercise covered approximately 35,000 square kilometres across 58 talukas in 11 districts. The census was performed in two phases, with a preliminary assessment followed by a final count. A total of 3,000 participants, including officers and volunteers, contributed to this effort.
The latest census data reveals the population consists of 196 males, 330 females, 140 sub-adults, and 225 cubs. This distribution indicates a healthy breeding population and successful cub survival rates. The number of lions recorded within Gir National Park was 384, while 507 were found outside its boundaries.

May 22, 2025

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts: Red Alert Issued Over Volcanic Ash Cloud

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano located on Indonesia's Flores Island, erupted twice on May 19, 2025, sending ash clouds soaring up to 0.7 miles (1.1 km) above its peak. The Indonesian authorities raised the volcano's alert status to the highest level amid warnings of a potentially more severe eruption. The eruption poses significant health, environmental, and aviation risks, prompting the issuance of a red alert by the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) in Darwin, Australia.

Arunachal Pradesh Welcomes New Butterfly Species: Euthalia malaccana Recorded for the First Time

Arunachal Pradesh's Leparada district has added a remarkable new member to India's butterfly family with the confirmed sighting of Euthalia malaccana. Previously considered a subspecies or restricted to Southeast Asia, this butterfly species' definitive presence in India extends the known range of Euthalia malaccana in the Indo-Australian region. This discovery, verified through extensive fieldwork and photographic documentation, enriches the biodiversity record of the northeastern region and highlights the importance of citizen science in wildlife research.

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