Ecology News

Ban on import of milk products from China

The central government has further extended the ban on import of milk and its products, including chocolates, from China for six months till December.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 26th Jun 2018

Plastic ban comes into force in Maharashtra

Ban on plastic use in Maharashtra

posted by Jawwad Kazi 25th Jun 2018

Rhino habitat under threat of mining

Outlining the threat posed to the rhino habitat, also a tiger reserve, environmentalist and RTI activist has complained about the non-implementation of the recommendations of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) by the Assam government for stopping all mining, quarrying and stone crushing activities in the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Jun 2018

India targets plastics exports worth $10.6 billion in FY19

According to the Plastics Exports Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL), India has targeted plastics exports of $10.6 billion in FY19 and plans to corner 3% of the global plastics exports market by 2025 from the current size of less than 1% through a multi­pronged strategy. 

posted by Jawwad Kazi 24th Jun 2018

Rare species of spider found again after 150 years

Scientists rediscovered after 150 years a rare species of spider, which was believed have become extinct, from Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) located in the Western Ghats region of Kerala.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 20th Jun 2018