PM Modi Inaugurates Vantara, an Animal Rescue and Conservation Centre in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and visited Vantara, the world's largest animal rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation centre, in Gujarat. Spread across 3,500 acres, Vantara is home to over 1.5 lakh rescued, endangered, and threatened animals, offering them a home away from home and a second chance at life.
Mar 04, 2025
Nepal's Rhino Census Becomes Uncertain with Suspension of USAID Funding
Nepal's rhino census conducted in an interval of every five years now faces an uncertain future with the suspension of USAID, one of the major donors for the project, by the Donald Trump administration.
The Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation, which has been carrying out the census in collaboration with various agencies working with the park, is now facing a financial crunch and is unable to continue the work.
India Has 6,327 River Dolphins, Finds First Population Survey
India has 6,324 Gangetic dolphins across the Ganga and Brahmaputra river basins and three Indus River dolphins in the Beas river basin in Punjab, the country's first-ever detailed dolphin population survey has found.
Conducted between 2021 and 2023, the survey covered 8,406 km long stretches of Ganga and Brahmaputra river basins, inclusive of its tributaries, and a 101 km long stretch of the Beas River.
PM Narendra Modi released the results of the dolphin population survey during the 7th meeting of National Board for Wildlife held at the Gir National Park.
The survey was done by Wildlife Institute of India, state forest departments of Punjab, UP, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Rajasthan and non-profit organisations including Aaranyak, World Wildlife Fund, Turtle Survival Alliance and Wildlife Trust of India.
Mar 02, 2025
Cyclone Garance Hits French island of La Reunion
Cyclone Garance slammed into the French overseas territory of La Reunion with top wind speeds of 155 kph (96 mph), blowing away roofs and cutting power and access to drinking water for many residents.
The cyclone made landfall on the north of the Indian Ocean island, which lies off Madagascar.