Science

Regional Science Centre Launches Mobile Science Exhibition Vehicle in Dharwad

A new mobile science exhibition vehicle has been inaugurated in Dharwad to spark interest in science and technology among school children.

19 Oct 2026

CDV kills female tiger Shavak in Kanha National Park, death toll reaches nine

A female tiger named Shavak died from canine distemper virus in Kanha Tiger Reserve, raising the number of tigers lost to the disease in the park to nine.

19 Oct 2026

Thumbay Launches Camel Science Centre, Honors 12 Animal Health Leaders

Thumbay has inaugurated a camel science centre and presented awards to 12 leaders in animal health.

19 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Gets Rs 4.27 Lakh from National Biodiversity Authority Fund

The Andhra Pradesh government has received Rs 4.27 lakh from the National Biodiversity Authority’s Rs 1.19 crore fund. The amount is part of the central support for biodiversity conservation initiatives in the state.

19 Oct 2026

Barasingha numbers soar past 1,100 in Kanha Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh

The swamp‑deer (barasingha) population in Kanha Tiger Reserve has risen to over 1,100, up from just 66 in 1970.

18 Oct 2026

India discovers many new frog species as a third of its amphibians face severe threats

Researchers in India have documented a surge in newly identified frog species, yet about 33% of the country’s amphibians are now classified as highly threatened.

18 Oct 2026

Corbett National Park launches Wildlife Week with cycling drive for protection

Corbett National Park inaugurated this year's Wildlife Week with a cycling event aimed at raising awareness for wildlife protection.

18 Oct 2026

Dehradun wildlife experts train staff for precise river dolphin count in Chambal

Modern techniques are being deployed to accurately count river dolphins in the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary, with experts from the Indian Wildlife Institute training forest staff across three states.

18 Oct 2026

Magnitude 3 Earthquake Hits Khargone, Madhya Pradesh

A 3.0‑magnitude earthquake struck the Khargone district of Madhya Pradesh at 10:15 am IST. No casualties or damage were reported.

18 Oct 2026

Jharkhand Reports Vacant Tiger Habitats, Conservation Efforts Urged

Jharkhand authorities have reported a significant number of tiger territories currently unoccupied, raising concerns about the state’s wildlife conservation strategy.

18 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Forest Dept. Administers Contraceptive Vaccine to Two Female Leopards in Junnar

The Maharashtra Forest Department has administered a contraceptive vaccine to two female leopards in the Junnar region, aiming to manage the local leopard population.

18 Oct 2026

MMC and ASCI sign MoU to enhance scientific solid waste management

The Municipal Corporation (MMC) and the Administrative Staff College of India (ASCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote scientific approaches to solid waste management.

18 Oct 2026