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State board reports 42 cases of cheating on first day of HSC exam

India, Feb. 12 -- The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) recorded at least 42 cases of cheating on the first day of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) bo... Read More


Two arrested in three separate cases involving forest fire and wildlife trafficking

India, Feb. 12 -- The Pune forest department has arrested two persons in three separate cases involving illegal coal transport, forest fires and wildlife trafficking. The duo has been remanded to judi... Read More


Boards: 42 cheating cases on Day 1

PUNE, Feb. 12 -- The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) recorded at least 42 cases of cheating on the first day of the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) boa... Read More


Centre seeks SPCBs' comments on EC exemption-related notifications for white category industries

India, Feb. 10 -- While the ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) in October 2024 exempted 'white category' industries from taking dual permission namely environmental clearance... Read More


Punekars hold 'Chipko March' for preservation of riverside ecosystems

India, Feb. 10 -- At least 2,000 Punekars held a 'Chipko March' on Sunday to highlight the importance of preserving riverside ecosystems. Inspired by the country's historic Chipko movement, the 1.2 ki... Read More


School students adopt animals from Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park

India, Feb. 8 -- Ryan International Academy students in Bavdhan have taken a step to adopt two animals from the Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park in Katraj, demonstrating their commitment to wildlife prote... Read More


With Centre dragging feet over leopard sterilisation, forest dept focuses on raising awareness

India, Feb. 7 -- Pune As no action has been taken by the ministry of environment, forests and climate change (MoEFCC) for more than six months after submitting the draft for the leopard sterilisation ... Read More


ZSI to study small animal species in western Indian region

India, Feb. 6 -- The Western Regional Centre of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has launched a comprehensive study on small animal species in protected areas of western India. The study is conducted ... Read More


177 cases of dehydration among wild animals reported in January in Pune

India, Feb. 6 -- With above normal temperatures experienced in January this year, wildlife conservators received at least 177 cases of animals suffering from dehydration. One-hundred-and-seventy-seven... Read More


IISER study highlights significance of hill slopes in maintaining green cover in Western Ghats

India, Feb. 5 -- A new study by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research ( IISER) highlighted that, the hill slopes in Western Ghats, which are highly threatened by encroachments, are pl... Read More