Environment

Environment

Assam wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman to be conferred global award

Guwahati, June 10: Assam-based wildlife biologist and acclaimed conservationist and founder of the Hargila Army, Purnima Devi Barman...
Environment

Tripura teachers receive orientation on sustainability education

Guwahati, June 10: A large group of teachers from various schools across different districts of Tripura, participated in...
Disaster

Forest Dept-supported solar-powered fences provided to two HEC-hit Goalpara villages

  Guwahati, June 8: Two community-managed stretches of low-cost solar-powered fence supported by Goalpara Forest Division of Assam Forest Department,...
Environment

Asiatic Black Bear cubs released in Dehing Patkai National Park after rehab

GUWAHATI, June 5: Two orphaned Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) cubs, rescued from Dissoi Reserved Forest in Jorhat...
Climate Change

Bridging policy to implementation: The twin tracks of climate action

  -By Dr Partha Jyoti Das The official theme of the World Environment Day (WED) this year is "Inspired by...
Environment

Robust wildlife surviving flood vital for flourishing biodiversity: Forest official

Guwahati, June 3: “Wild animals from protected areas which survive flood are often healthy individuals that are capable of...
Disaster

Helmetless riders: Assam BJP MLA bats for seizing motorcycles to avert fatal road accidents

Guwahati, June 3: BJP MLA from Assam's Bihpuria Assembly constituency Bhupen Borah on Wednesday urged the Assam government...
Disaster

Life, livelihoods of over 1500 HEC-prone Assam villagers protected by re-installed solar-powered fence 

Guwahati, June 3:  NE Region's premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org) in collaboration with Assam Forest Department and with...
Environment

Health camp at Pobitora WLS serves over 100 forest personnel, villagers

  Guwahati, June 1: A health camp organised at the premises of the Forest Range office of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary...
Environment

Field gear for Forest staff guarding Amchang WLS on Assam-Meghalaya boundary

Guwahati, May 15:  It is a tough task to ensure protection of wildlife in a sanctuary that is...
Environment

Leopard attacks trigger fear, anger in Uttarakhand’s Pauri Garhwal; forest officials intensify Ops

Pauri Garhwal, May 2: An atmosphere of fear and anger continues to grip parts of Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal...
Environment

Aaranyak WGL trains first batch in wildlife genetics & forensics

Guwahati, April 29: Wildlife Genetics Laboratory of Aaranyak today celebrated the successful completion of its inaugural eight‑day intensive...
Environment

Aaranyak-Kirloskar Brothers complements rhino protection in Pobitora WLS

  Guwahati, April 28: Leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org), through its Rhino Research and Conservation Division (RRCD), provided...
Disaster

For HEC mitigation – Aaranyak-SBIF installs solar streetlights; persists with community outreaches

Guwahati, March 31: Premier research-driven and community-focused biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with local communities and with...
Environment

World Water Day observed in North Garo Hills

TURA, Mar 20: The Office of the District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM), North Garo Hills, observed World...
Environment

Solar street lights installed to mitigate HEC in Goalpara villages

Guwahati, March 13: Fifteen solar street lights have been installed for mitigation of human elephant conflict (HEC) by...
Environment

Cheetahs transported from Botswana released at MP’s Kuno National Park

Sheopur, Feb 28: Union Minister for Environment and Forest, Bhupender Yadav, on Saturday released nine cheetahs into Kuno...
Environment

Handicraft production centres for women artisans set up near Assam’s rhino habitat

  Guwahati, Feb 27: Two handicraft production centres have been set up for skilled women artisans from the fringes...
Environment

Over 1 lakh migratory water birds of 107 species recorded in Assam’s Kaziranga: Survey

Guwahati, Feb 25: A total of 1,05,540 winged visitors belonging to 107 species were recorded in the latest...
Climate Change

Women-focused climate-resilient farming promoted in Pobitora landscape

Guwahati, Feb 25: As part of its ongoing effort to strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods in fringe areas of Pobitora...
Environment

Hundreds of students from fringes of Manas NP sensitised on rhino conservation efforts

Guwahati, Feb 11: A series of ‘Rhino Goes to School’ awareness programme was conducted during a span of...
Disaster

How many more precious lives must we lose?

  A most distressing and tragic incident resulting in the untimely loss of several innocent lives, reportedly numbering not...
Environment

Youth take pledge for vulture conservation at sensitization session in Sibsagar Commerce College

Sibsagar (Assam), Feb 6: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS),...
Environment

5th Orang Nature Camp introduces fringe area students to rich biodiversity of tiger reserve

Guwahati, Feb 4:   A large group high school students from fringe areas participated in the fifth consecutive annual...
Environment

Acclaimed conservation expert roots for alluring literature on NE’s wildlife

  Guwahati, Feb 4: The Northeastern region of the country is discernibly rich in biodiversity for being located at...
Environment

Over 1.18 lakh injured birds rescued in Gujarat since launch of Karuna Abhiyan

Gandhinagar, Feb 2: Over the last 10 years, more than 1.18 lakh birds injured largely during the Uttarayan...
Environment

Multi-pronged community-based initiatives to mitigate HAC in Pobitora landscape

Guwahati, Jan 31: Multi-pronged initiative has been undertaken by Aaranyakin collaboration with engaging community for mitigation of raging...
Environment

CWRC rescues over 7,300 animals in Kaziranga since 2002; two rehabilitated rhinos translocated

Guwahati, Jan 20: The Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) has so far rescued and handled 7,397...
Environment

Young minds explore nature, conservation nuances at Aaranyak’s nature camp 2026

Guwahati, Jan 16: Leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak successfully conducted its Nature Camp 2026 recently, following three enriching days...
Environment

Aaranyak-SBIF supports bee keeping in HEC-hit areas for conflict mitigation

Guwahati, Jan 9:  Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org), with the support of the SBI Foundation (SBIF), promotes...
Environment

MP to get 50 wild water buffaloes, rhinos and cobras from Assam in exchange for tigers, crocs

Bhopal, Jan 9: In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met...
Environment

Community support essential to help wildlife flourish in D’Ering Sanctuary: DFO

Guwahati, Dec 30: Biodiversity-rich Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary (DEMWS) at Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh has huge potential of...
Climate Change

Declassified US records reveal how India shaped Paris climate deal and protected growth

Washington, Dec 26 :Newly declassified US diplomatic records show that India played a decisive role in shaping the...
Climate Change

‘Paris climate deal designed to include and bind India’

Washington, Dec 25 :Newly declassified US diplomatic records show that the Paris climate agreement was carefully shaped with...
Environment

Senior CBI official moots multi-pronged strategy involving locals for prevention of wildlife crime

Guwahati, Dec 22: Deterring burgeoning wildlife crimes that are posing grave threat to the precious wildlife in the country...
Environment

Assam, Meghalaya villagers resolve to coordinate for HEC mitigation

Guwahati, Dec 22: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak in partnership with the Krishnai Forest Range in Goalpara, conducted...
Environment

Bibhab Kr. Talukdar: A visionary conservation leader of global repute

  By Manas Kumar Bhattacharjya In lush green grasslands of Assam’s key protected areas, where the...
Environment

Collaborative strategy decided on for HEC mitigation in Golapara hotspots

Guwahati, Dec 12: A high-level inter-departmental meeting discussed threadbare the rising trend of human elephant conflict (HEC) incidents...
Environment

CZA nod to transfer of 35 captive vultures to Kaziranga National Park

GUWAHATI, Dec. 9: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved the transfer of 35 captive reared critically-endangered vultures...
Environment

Karbi woman conservationist of Aaranyak shines at IUCN workshop

Guwahati, Dec 8: Showcasing the growing leadership of indigenous Karbi women in conservation, Joshna Terangpi - Project Officer...
Environment

Bibhab Talukdar flags need to prioritise Asian rhinos’ conservation at CITES CoP20

Guwahati, Dec 7: Assam-based passionate conservation scientist Dr. Bibhab Kumar Talukdar, has underlined the need to accord priority to...
Environment

Air pollution can heighten anxiety and trigger panic-like symptoms: Doctors

New Delhi, Dec 5:  Amid continuing poor air quality in the national capital, doctors on Friday noted that...
Environment

SBIF-Aaranyak installs solar streetlights in HEC-hit villages for coexistence

Guwahati, Dec 2: In order to mitigate human-elephant conflict (HEC) in areas experiencing regular night- time movements of...
Environment

‘Rhino Goes to School’ sensitises 600 students around MNP on conservation

Manas National Park (Assam), Nov 28: Three ‘Rhino Goes to School” (RGS) outreach initiative was carried out across...
Environment

‘Chirp O’Clock’ organised across three Assam districts to honour the Birdman of India

Guwahati, Nov 15: Region’s leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with Wipro earthian has launched a month-long...
Disaster

Multi-stakeholder campaign by Aaranyak-SBIF for coexistence in HEC-affected areas

Guwahati, Nov 11: As part of its multi-stakeholder approach to facilitate mitigation of raging human elephant conflict (HEC),...
Climate Change

India seeks equitable climate action at CoP30 summit in Brazil

New Delhi, Nov 8: Indian Ambassador to Brazil Dinesh Bhatia reiterated the country’s commitment to climate action based...
Environment

Vibrant aquatic and reptile life thrives along and beneath iconic grasslands of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park

Guwahati, Nov 6:  Beneath and along the iconic grasslands of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, India’s seventh UNESCO World...
Environment

Community members from Barak Valley engage in cross-learning on sustainable natural resource management and livelihoods

  Kaziranga–Karbi Anglong,  Oct 23: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak in collaboration with the North East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS),...
Environment

Seasonal solar fences installed in eastern Assam for HEC mitigation

Guwahati, Oct 18: In a continued effort to mitigate human-elephant conflict (HEC) and safeguard rural livelihoods, premier biodiversity conservation...
Environment

China’s green energy drive poses grave danger to Tibet’s fragile ecology

New Delhi, Oct 17: China’s strategy to exploit the natural resources in Tibet to meet Beijing’s renewable energy...
Environment

Aaranyak conducts 2-day Basic Patrol Technical Training for frontline forest staff

Guwahati, Oct 16: A team of resource persons from premier biodiversity conservation organisation  Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org)  successfully conducted a...
Disaster

The invisible threat: RGU researchers provide inputs to study on microplastics as plausible cause of cancer

GUWAHATI, October 16: Two faculties from The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) are in a team of 10...
Environment

Aaranyak’s J4L awarded best community-based tourism initiative by NEITA 2025

Guwahati, Oct 14: ‘Journey for Learning’ (J4L)- a community-based eco-cultural tourism initiative supported by Aaranyak (www.aaranyak.org) was awarded...
Environment

Assam Forest Dept commends conservation scientist Bibhab Talukdar

Guwahati, Oct 8: Passionate Conservation Scientist, Secretary General and the Executive Director of Aaranyak, Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar...
Disaster

After alarming groundwater dip in Lucknow, NGT seeks report on block-wise management plan

New Delhi, Sep 29: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a status report on the implementation of...
Environment

Robust NGOs like Aaranyak pivotal to spur development: Minister Ranoj Pegu

Guwahati, Sept 9: Commending the 35-year-long landmark journey of premier research-based biodiversity conservation organization Aaranyak, Assam minister for...
Environment

Assam Police, Forest officials sensitised on wildlife crimes at workshop in Hailakandi

Guwahati, September 8: Assam Police officials from three districts of Barak Valley and Assam Forest Department participated in...
Environment

Conservation leader encourages students, researchers in Barak Valley to chip in wildlife conservation

Guwahati, Sept 6: In an effort to encourage students and researchers of Barak Valley to contribute towards biodiversity conservation...
Environment

Acclaimed conservation scientist urges Shillong students to focus on hands-on experience on NE’s biodiversity

Guwahati, Sept 4:  The Department of Zoology, St. Edmund’s College, Shillong in collaboration with IQAC of the college...
Environment

Wildlife tourism workshop organised for community members near Pobitora WLS  

Guwahati, Aug 29: A capacity development and sensitisation programme for community members aimed at bolstering efforts for rhino...
Environment

Vulture conservation campaign with Gram Pradhans rolled out

Guwahati, Aug 22: A conservation education, awareness, and sensitisation campaign was organised at the Chhaygaon Revenue Circle Office in...
Environment

Football boost to Assam-Meghalaya efforts for coexistence with elephants

Guwahati, Aug 13: Community members, youths and forest staff from Assam and Meghalaya played three competitive and entertaining...
Environment

Playing football for elephant conservation, coexistence

Guwahati, Aug 12: With an objective to boost community-driven efforts for conservation of Asian elepahants and facilitate coexistence...
Environment

Aaranyak’s Wildlife Genetics Laboratory, its expert recognised by Assam govt under BNSS 2023

Guwahati, August 8: In a path-breaking move, the Government of Assam has recognized the pioneering Wildlife Genetics Laboratory...
Environment

Assam’s Kaziranga, home to one-horned rhino, now ranks third globally in tiger density: Survey

Guwahati, July 29: Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), home to Greater one-horned Rhinoceroses, now ranks third...
Environment

Tiger reserves increased from 46 to 58 since 2014: Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi, July 29: The number of tiger reserves in India has increased from 46 in 2014 to...
Environment

SBI Foundation supports solar streetlights in 15 HEC-affected villages in Assam

Guwahati, July 28: As part of its sustained effort towards mitigating the human-elephant conflict (HEC), premier research-driven biodiversity...
Environment

Meghalaya Forest Department leads wildlife protection awareness along Indo-Bangladesh border

Guwahati, July 26: In a concerted move to strengthen wildlife law enforcement along the Indo-Bangladesh border, the Divisional Forest...
Environment

Pobitora WLS fringe communities trained in climate-resilient farming

  Guwahati, July 24: Premier research-driven biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak led a comprehensive two-day capacity-building training programme on Climate-Resilient...
Disaster

Crocodile kills woman collecting water in MP river

Damoh, July 11: In an incident of human-wildlife conflict in Madhya Pradesh, a fatal crocodile attack has occurred...
Disaster

3-km solar fence for HEC mitigation handed over to community at Rangagarah, Goalpara

Guwahati, July 9: A 3 km-long community-managed solar-powered fence installed to secure human elephant conflict (HEC)-affected Rangagarah village...
Environment

Workshop focuses on vulture conservation; logos unveiled

Guwahati, July 5: Premier biodiversity conservation Aaranyak, in partnership with the Assam Science Technology and Environment Council (ASTEC)...
Disaster

BSF personnel sensitised on human-elephant interaction, wildlife crime in SWKH

Guwahati, July 5: The Meghalaya Forest Department organised an outreach programme for the personnel of the 193rd Border...
Environment

With 79 pc forest cover, Arunachal contributes big to India’s carbon sequestration, says CM Khandu

Itanagar, July 2: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday said the state, with 79 per cent...
Disaster

Death of 5 tigers: Two arrested for poisoning big cats in revenge for cow’s killing

Bengaluru, June 28: The Forest and Police authorities have cracked the sensational case involving the death of a...
Economy

Adani commissions India’s first off-grid green hydrogen pilot plant of 5MW capacity

Ahmedabad, June 23: Adani New Industries Limited (ANIL) on Monday announced the successful commissioning of India’s first off-grid...
Disaster

Air pollution reduces life expectancy in Nepal by 3.4 years: Report

Kathmandu, June 18: Air pollution has emerged as the leading health hazard for death and disability in Nepal,...
Climate Change

Age-old Dong canals revived in Udalguri district to restore water-access to villagers

Guwahati, June 17: In a significant step towards restoring traditional water management systems and strengthening rural resilience vis-à-vis...
Disaster

Solar street lights installed at Rangamati village in Kamrup for HEC mitigation

Guwahati, June 16: Premier biodiversity conservation organization Aaranyak ( www.aaranyak.org ) in collaboration with Loharghat Forest Range Office under Kamrup...
Disaster

6 km solar-powered fence secures 3 HEC-affected villages in Udalguri district of Assam

Guwahati, June 14: As part of its sustained efforts to deal with the ongoing challenges of Human-Elephant Conflict...
Disaster

30 km solar fence secures 1047 households in HEC-hit villages in Jorhat

Guwahati, June 10: As part of its sustained efforts to mitigate human-elephant conflict (HEC) and facilitate coexistence, premier...
Disaster

13 more kms of solar fence installed in 12 villages in HEC-hit Baksa, Udalguri districts of Assam

Guwahati, June 9: In response to the ongoing challenges of human-elephant conflict (HEC), premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak,...
Environment

MP: Woman killed by tigress near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Bhopal, June 6: In a tragic incident, a woman was killed by a tigress near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve...
Environment

Villagers provided with torchlights to guard against wild elephants

Guwahati, June 6: Human-elephant conflict (HEC) remains a bane of life of villagers in several villages in Assam's...
Environment

SSB personnel deployed on Bhutan border sensitised to cope with HEC situation

Guwahati, June 6: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak with support from the SBI Foundation, conducted an awareness-cum-training programme...
Environment

Group of scientists discovers a new bat species in India

Guwahati, June 6: In a significant boost to India’s effort to document and conserve its biodiversity, scientists have...
Environment

On World Environment Day, Italian Deputy PM lauds PM Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ initiative

Rome, June 5: Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Thursday lauded Prime Minister Narendra...
Environment

PM Modi highlights role of Indian Railways in building a greener future

New Delhi, June 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted how Indian Railways is playing a key...
Disaster

RCB’s IPL victory celebration turns tragic: 8 killed in stampede near B’luru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium

Bengaluru, June 4: The celebrations for the first-ever IPL victory of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) turned tragic...
Environment

Mass media can be key catalyst for HEC mitigation efforts aimed at coexistence

Guwahati, June 3: In a well-attended interaction with media professionals on ‘human elephant conflict (HEC) mitigation for coexistence’...
Environment

Randeep Hooda: Wildlife photography isn’t just a hobby for me

Mumbai, June 2: Actor and conservation advocate Randeep Hooda is currently in Madhya Pradesh, rekindling his passion for...
Environment

Ecology conservation in NE: Cotton University, Balipara Foundation ink MoU

GUWAHATI, May 22: In a significant academic and environmental partnership, Cotton University and Balipara Foundation have signed an...
Environment

Awe-inspiring splash of species at Aaranyak’s wildlife photography exhibition on the roll

Guwahati, May 22:  As many as 46 fabulous photographs of varied species of wildlife are on display for...
Environment

Pobitora community members on exposure trip to Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape

Guwahati, May 22: A two-day exposure visit was organised for members of the Eco Development Committee (EDC) and Crop...
Environment

NGO initiates plantation drive at Assam’s Bhairabkunda Reserve Forest to mitigate HEC

Guwahati, May 21: Aaranyak, with support from SBI Foundation, and in collaboration with Dhansiri-Sikaridanga Joint Forest Management Committee...
Environment

ZSI discovers new species of jumping spider in Ri Bhoi district of Meghalaya

Shillong, May 19: Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have recently discovered a new species of...
Environment

Assam’s protected forest areas flag bearers of rich biodiversity: PCCF-WL

Guwahati, May 19: “The magnificent national parks (NPs) and the number of wildlife sanctuaries (WLS) in Assam are not...
Environment

Aaranyak receives The Mark Shand Award – presented by Queen Camilla

Guwahati, May 14: Premier biodiversity conservation organisation of India, Aaranyak has been presented with the esteemed ‘Mark Shand...
Environment

India surpasses Germany to become world’s 3rd-largest producer of wind, solar energy

New Delhi, May 9: India is now the world's third-largest producer of wind and solar energy, surpassing Germany,...
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