Sundarbans turn greener as 20,000 geo-tagged mangroves flourish
This plantation drive was undertaken as a green tribute to KCR's visionary leadership in environmental conservation and sustainable development. Every sapling was geo-tagged, enabling transparent monitoring and ensuring accountability for long-term survival and growth
10 June,2026 03:36 PM IST | Sundarbans | ANINew turtle nesting sites to be identified in Goa; here's all you need to know
Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane said these will be in addition to the existing four in the state, and will be included in the new Coastal Zone Management Plan
10 June,2026 01:21 PM IST | Panaji | PTIExperts call for new urban transport policy as India’s vehicles cross 413 mn
India’s registered vehicle fleet increased from approximately 90 million vehicles in 2006 to more than 413 million in 2025, with over 320 million vehicles added during the last two decades alone
09 June,2026 11:19 AM IST | New Delhi | IANSDelhi Zoo's lucky 27 returns as lioness Mahagauri awaits another litter
Pregnant Asiatic lioness Mahagauri, who delivered cubs last year, a first at the zoo after an 11-year gap, is expected to give birth again on June 27, raising hopes of fresh additions to the zoo's lion family
08 June,2026 05:25 PM IST | New Delhi | PTILeopard cub found dead in Goa; minister orders probe
Some locals spotted the leopard cub lying dead in the Bagatwada area of Palye village in Pernem taluka on Saturday night and alerted authorities, a forest official said on Sunday
08 June,2026 09:31 AM IST | Panaji | PTIThree protected seahorses rescued from fishing nets, released
The rescue and release operation was carried out in coordination with the Mangrove and Marine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation (MMBCF) and the Mangrove Cell of the Maharashtra Forest Department
06 June,2026 11:05 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIWorld Environment Day 2026: Goa CM appeals to citizens to protect nature
Every small step towards sustainability, conservation, and responsible living contributes to a greener and healthier planet, he added
05 June,2026 08:40 PM IST | Panaji | PTISurha Tal Ramsar recognition to spur eco-tourism efforts: Officials
The recognition is expected to boost eco-tourism activities in the region, generate local employment opportunities, increase the availability of resources for wetland conservation and encourage biodiversity conservation and scientific research
05 June,2026 06:57 PM IST | Ballia | PTIUNEP official backs EVs, cleaner fleets to tackle air pollution
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Executive Director Inger Andersen said that addressing cleaner air requires a combination of short-term emergency measures and long-term structural change
05 June,2026 06:12 PM IST | New Delhi | PTIHumanity paying the price for environmental apathy: Yogi Adityanath
The chief minister lamented that humans have subjected the environment to great neglect, and "entire humanity is paying the price for this neglect today".
05 June,2026 05:35 PM IST | Lucknow | PTIAs cities grow unbearably hot, UNEP chief backs passive cooling over ACs
She further said construction workers, street vendors, agricultural labourers, and others in physically demanding outdoor occupations are particularly at risk, as extreme heat also threatens their livelihoods
05 June,2026 09:50 AM IST | Mumbai | PTIRajasthan begins caracal conservation study focusing on habitat and behaviour
The project, launched some time back, will also focus on creating awareness among schoolchildren, teachers and local communities through workshops and educational material. Additional data on the species and its habitat will be collected through camera trapping and field surveys, officials said
03 June,2026 07:00 PM IST | Jaipur | PTITourists to be banned in core areas of Tadoba tiger reserve for three months
The core areas will remain out of bounds for tourists between June 30 and September 30 during the rainy season
03 June,2026 12:35 PM IST | Chandrapur | PTIIndian Rock Python rescued in Ratnagiri after getting entangled in a fishing net
An Indian Rock Python was rescued after getting entangled in a fishing net near Velas Danda Wadi, Ratnagiri. Thanks to the swift efforts of wildlife enthusiasts Mohan Upadhye, Devendra Bhagat, Vighnesh Wani, and Bhushan Patil, it was safely released back into the wild.