#Conservation

Sikkim CM Promotes Indigenous Fish Conservation at Chirbirey River Fest

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang released Chocolate Mahseer into the Rangeet river to boost local conservation and sustainable aquaculture efforts.

Aiden Bhutia • 12 Oct 2026

Assam Boosts Forest Protection for Upcoming Tourism Season

Assam’s Forest Department is ramping up wildlife corridor security and anti-poaching patrols ahead of the 2026-27 tourism and research season.

Bibar Daimary • 12 Oct 2026

Assam Launches Nameri Wild Classroom for Students

Assam launched the Nameri Wild Classroom initiative, offering students field-based training in wildlife conservation at the Nameri Tiger Reserve.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Oct 2026

Zunheboto Forest Division Celebrates Wildlife Week 2026

Zunheboto forest officials held Wildlife Week activities, including nature treks, student competitions, and a documentary premiere for local communities.

Kiyeto Swu • 10 Oct 2026

Wildlife Rescuers Save Injured Jackal Near Digboi Highway

Conservationists rescued an injured jackal from National Highway 38 in Assam and sent the animal to the Wildlife Trust of India for emergency medical care.

Timungpi Terang • 9 Oct 2026

Nagaland Officials Push New Policy for Community Conservation

State officials and conservationists met in Kohima to finalize a draft policy for protecting community-led conservation areas across Nagaland.

Kiyeto Swu • 9 Oct 2026

Three Royal Bengal Tiger Cubs Born at Sepahijala Zoo

Three Royal Bengal tiger cubs were born at Tripura's Sepahijala Zoo in late August, bringing the park's total tiger count to seven.

Nihar Jamatia • 9 Oct 2026

ZSI Survey Maps Wild Bee Populations in Tawang High Altitudes

Zoological Survey of India researchers documented diverse wild bee species in Tawang, highlighting the urgent need to protect alpine floral habitats.

Rinchen K • 8 Oct 2026

Rare Wild Cucumber Found in Assam Wildlife Sanctuary

Researchers discovered a rare spiny-fruited cucumber in Assam's Bherjan-Borajan-Padumoni Wildlife Sanctuary, highlighting the area's plant diversity.

Bibar Daimary • 8 Oct 2026

Nameri Tiger Reserve joins elite international conservation list

Assam now has four internationally recognized tiger reserves after Nameri earned CA|TS approval on September 10.

Timungpi Terang • 8 Oct 2026

Experts and Communities Push for Wildlife Conservation in Nagaland

Wildlife Week 2026 events in Nagaland focus on biodiversity documentation, community participation, and strengthening grassroots conservation research.

Naro Jamir • 8 Oct 2026

Assam Conservationist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman Brings Hargila Army Model to Cornell

Wildlife biologist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman is sharing her community-led stork conservation work with students and researchers at Cornell University.

Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026

Wokha Forest Division Uses Thermal Drones to Track Elephant Herds

Nagaland's Wokha Forest Division successfully used thermal drones to track a herd of wild elephants near Seluku village to prevent human-animal conflict.

Kiyeto Swu • 7 Oct 2026

Centre Tightens Rules on Elephant Transfers Following Assam-to-Tamil Nadu Controversy

The MoEFCC issued new elephant transfer rules after 53 groups demanded a probe into the movement of five young elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu.

Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026

Nagaland Forest Officials Firm on Enforcing Wildlife Protection Act

Nagaland forest officials insist the Wildlife Act is fully enforceable, dismissing claims that state law or social media dictate government policy.

Naro Jamir • 6 Oct 2026

GPS Study Reveals Assam Elephants Frequent Tea Estates and Farms

A five-year GPS study shows Assam elephants regularly roam tea gardens, farms, and cross borders, creating new challenges for human-elephant conflict.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Oct 2026

Chandel Forest Division Takes Students on Wildlife Educational Tour

Chandel Forest Division is hosting 50 students on a week-long tour of Manipur’s natural and cultural sites to mark Wildlife Week and conservation efforts.

Ratan Singh • 6 Oct 2026

Experts Push to Catalog Manipur Medicinal Plants

Experts want to document Manipur's 1,200 medicinal plants and boost local cultivation of Shatavari to create sustainable income for farmers.

Diana Moirangthem • 6 Oct 2026

KSU Imposes Strict Fishing Ban on West Jaintia Hills River

The KSU Barato Unit has outlawed indiscriminate fishing along the Mynriang river to protect aquatic life following a recent restocking project.

Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Tracks Rare Small Cats Using 161 Camera Traps

Meghalaya officials are using 161 camera traps to map rare wild cats and create a state-level conservation action plan for elusive mammal species.

Walrik Marak • 6 Oct 2026