ecological balance

Odisha is set to get its first bee corridor. The National Highways Authority of India will plant nearly 20,000 flowering trees along highways in Sambalpur, Dhenkanal, and Ganjam districts. This initiative aims to support honeybees and other pollinators. The project will ensure a continuous supply of nectar and pollen. Plantation will be completed by March 2027.

Says State Can Be Role Model In Clean Energy, Marine Economy

Fossils unearthed in New Mexico reveal an ancient crocodile relative that walked on two legs and had a birdlike beak. This creature lived around 212 million years ago, predating dominant dinosaurs. It developed dinosaur-like features independently, showcasing convergent evolution. This discovery challenges traditional evolutionary understanding and highlights nature's innovative adaptations.

Illegal Thai Mangur fish trade is resurfacing in India despite a long-standing ban. Authorities in Bihar recently seized and destroyed large consignments, highlighting the fish's continued availability in local markets. Its profitability due to fast growth and low farming costs fuels this persistent illegal operation, threatening native species and ecosystems.

India's Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted the nation's "coexistence-based management" approach to tackle human-wildlife conflict amidst growing economies. He emphasized that conservation efforts extend beyond mere numbers, focusing on habitat expansion, connectivity, and multi-species protection, including tigers, lions, leopards, snow leopards, and cheetahs, with the International Big Cat Alliance poised to foster cross-border cooperation.

Govt will provide a Rs 1 crore grant for grafted cashew saplings, with a focus on coastal and Kalyana Karnataka regions, says the minister