#Conservation
Assam Pygmy Hog Population Rebounds to 194
Assam's pygmy hog population grew from six to 194. Officials now target 300 hogs by 2040 through continued grassland restoration.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026
Arunachal Deputy CM Pushes for River and Biodiversity Protection
Deputy CM Chowna Mein urges collective action to protect Arunachal Pradesh rivers, aquatic life, and cultural heritage at the Nadi Utsav festival.
Tani M • 12 Sep 2026
Solar Charging Stations Power Mizoram Villages Near Dampa Reserve
Six villages near Mizoram’s Dampa Tiger Reserve now have solar-powered charging stations to provide reliable electricity for local residents.
Chawngthu Fanai • 11 Sep 2026
Assam Honors Fallen Forest Heroes on Martyrs Day
Assam pays tribute to forest guards and frontline staff who died protecting wildlife as National Forest Martyrs Day is observed on September 11.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Sep 2026
Rhino Populations Surge as Conservation Shifts Toward Habitat Needs
Greater one-horned rhino numbers hit 4,075 as poaching drops, but experts warn that expanding populations now require urgent habitat restoration.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Sep 2026
97 Butterfly Species Spotted at Lakhimpur Butterfly Walk
The third Lakhimpur Butterfly Walk in Assam recorded 97 butterfly species, drawing 80 participants to the Dulung Reserve Forest for biodiversity research.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Sep 2026
Elephant Calf Rescued from Muddy Trench Near Kaziranga
Rescuers pulled a trapped four-week-old elephant calf from a muddy trench at Assam's Seconee Tea Estate after its herd abandoned the rescue attempt.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Sep 2026
Villagers rescue elephant calf from pit in Assam
Residents in Sekoni, Assam, teamed up with forest officials to pull a trapped elephant calf from a pit near a temple, saving the animal from distress.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Sep 2026
Assam Approves 534 Crore Wildlife Safari Project in Dibrugarh
Assam greenlights a 534 crore wildlife safari and rescue center in the Namdang Reserve Forest to boost tourism and conservation in the region.
Bibar Daimary • 8 Sep 2026
Villagers in Assam Protect New Asian Openbill Breeding Colony
Conservationists are pushing to protect a new colony of 100 Asian Openbills nesting in an Assam village to ensure the long-term survival of the birds.
Timungpi Terang • 8 Sep 2026
Illegal Land Grabs Threaten Kaziranga Wildlife Corridors
Locals demand action as illegal encroachment on Assam sandbars blocks vital wildlife corridors and puts animals at risk of electric fencing.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Sep 2026
Assam Plans 534 Crore Wildlife Safari and Rescue Centre in Dibrugarh
Assam will build a massive wildlife safari and rescue center in Dibrugarh. The 534 crore project aims to boost tourism and animal conservation efforts.
Bibar Daimary • 6 Sep 2026
Students in Ukhrul Join Fight to Save Endangered Pangolins
Pettigrew College students joined the Play for Pangolin campaign to protect the critically endangered Chinese pangolin from illegal trafficking.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 5 Sep 2026
Conservationists Demand Scientific Review Before Cutting Kaziranga Buffer Zone
The Balipara Foundation opposes shrinking Kaziranga's 10km buffer zone, urging for a science-based study to protect wildlife corridors and habitats.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Sep 2026
New Guidebook Highlights Rare Medicinal Plants of Northeast India
Officials released a pictorial guidebook detailing rare and medicinal plants in Northeast India to promote conservation and local herbal garden projects.
NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026
Nagaland Leaders Meet to Redraft Biodiversity Strategy
Community leaders met in Dimapur to reshape Nagaland's biodiversity plan, focusing on local knowledge to align with national and global conservation goals.
Naro Jamir • 3 Sep 2026
Meluri Workshop Focuses on Community Forest Conservation
Residents from Kükhegwo and Akhegwo villages met in Meluri to develop a five-year plan for managing local community conserved areas and biodiversity.
Naro Jamir • 2 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Leads India in Water Conservation Tech
Meghalaya officials report 82% rural tap water coverage and a pioneering ecosystem payment model to protect state water sources nationwide.
NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026
Coalition Plots Massive Barak River Watershed Cleanup
Authorities met in Kohima to plan a major conservation project for the Barak River basin across four states, targeting erosion and deforestation.
Naro Jamir • 1 Sep 2026
Rare Clouded Leopard Photographed in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang District
Researchers captured the first photographic evidence of a clouded leopard in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, suggesting a wider range for the elusive cat.
Rinchen K • 30 Aug 2026
