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Delhi-Dehradun Expressway inauguration: PM reviews elevated wildlife corridor

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway inauguration: PM reviews elevated wildlife corridor

The Delhi–Dehradun Expressway is a major infrastructure project that will reduce travel time to about 2.5 hours while improving connectivity between Delhi and Uttarakhand. With modern facilities and strong environmental safeguards, it is expected to boost tourism, ease traffic, and support economic growth

14 April,2026 01:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Wildlife trade raises risk of disease spread to humans: Study

Wildlife trade raises risk of disease spread to humans: Study

A new study analysing 40 years of wildlife trade data has found that such practices significantly increase the risk of pathogen transmission between animals and humans. Researchers noted that wild mammals are 1.5 times more likely to share infectious agents with humans, with illegal wildlife trade further heightening the threat

14 April,2026 09:02 AM IST | Baltimore | Agencies
Maharashtra forest department and NGO scale up leopard protection efforts

Maharashtra forest department and NGO scale up leopard protection efforts

Wildlife SOS, with the Maharashtra Forest Department, has secured 31 open wells in Junnar, reducing leopard accidents and strengthening human-wildlife coexistence through prevention and community support

14 April,2026 08:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor

PM Modi will inaugurate the Rs 12,000 crore Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor, reducing travel time to 2.5 hours. The project includes wildlife-friendly features and aims to boost connectivity, tourism, and regional economic growth

14 April,2026 08:12 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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