Ecology News

Need Taj Action Plan Within 4 Weeks, Supreme Court Tells UP Government

As pollution continues to rob the Taj Mahal of its beauty and splendour, the Supreme Court today told the Uttar Pradesh government that it wants to see a comprehensive plan for its protection and preservation in the next four weeks.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 9th Feb 2018

Galapagos under threat

The 650-berth cruise ship the Discovery sets sail across the Pacific Ocean en route to the Galapagos Islands, the world's best-preserved tropical archipelago.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 9th Feb 2018

Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF)

Cabinet approves Implementation of ‘Prime Minister Research Fellows (PMRF)’

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Feb 2018

Cabinet approves Minamata convention on Mercury

The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for ratification of Minamata Convention on Mercury and depositing the instrument of ratification enabling India to become a Party of the Convention.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 8th Feb 2018

All-India Tiger Estimation (census) 2018

India’s tiger census, which began late last year, will see coordination with Bhutan, Nepal and Bangladesh in estimating the territorial spread of the animal in the subcontinent. It also promises to be more high tech, more accurate and precise.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 7th Feb 2018