Jasjeev Gandhiok

New Delhi, July 8 -- The Centre has designated the Natural History Museum at Mizoram University in Aizawl, as a "Designated Repository" under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, according to an official statement.

New Delhi, July 8 -- The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) held a high- level review meeting on Tuesday to review the possible impact of El Nino on

Calling for close coordination between ministries and states, the PMO has sought continuous monitoring and the impact of the monsoon and its variable patterns in vulnerable districts, so remedial action can be taken when necessary.

The Opposition has raised questions about purging the minister's entire personal staff, even as the ministry termed the moves an “administrative decision”.

Calling for close coordination between ministries and states, the PMO has sought continuous monitoring and the impact of the monsoon and its variable patterns in vulnerable districts, so remedial action can be taken when necessary.

The proposed rules expand the scope of CCTS, notified in 2023, which covers sectors such as aluminium, cement, petroleum refineries and textiles

The southwest monsoon covered all of India on July 9, but IMD said the active spell has ended and below-normal rainfall is likely from July 15.

The Pygmy Hog—the world's smallest and rarest wild pig—will be included in the list of “critically endangered species” under a central conservation scheme.

The Pygmy Hog—the world’s smallest and rarest wild pig—will be included in the list of “critically endangered species” under a central conservation scheme.

Since 2016, the forest advisory committee cleared 1,810 of 1,876 development proposals it considered, rejecting only 66, official meeting records show.