Shimla: Week-long adventure expedition begins with air show
The expedition has been jointly organized by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation and the Indian Air Force.
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Forest and wildlife management lessons for citizens to shield wild
Now, citizens can walk among protectors of wildlife and learn a thing or two about conservation.The forest department officials have launched a certificate course on wildlife protection for all. The short course in forest and wildlife management will help participants explore what goes into protection of wildlife.
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Ray of hope for Thar’s endangered wildlife
In an attempt to reduce mortality of endangered wildlife in Thar desert, new “rescue wards” have come up in the far-flung rural areas of Jodhpur, Rajasthan. These will provide quick treatment to animals injured in road accidents, dog bites and fights.
Read MoreNothing is impossible, says Everester Anshu Jamsenpa
Anshu Jamsenpa, a mother of two, who hails from Bomdila, the headquarters of West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh on May 22 last became the world’s first woman to scale Mt Everest twice in five days. The ace mountaineer’s double ascent of the world’s highest peak was her fifth overall, and the second after May 16.
Read More3 new IBA’s give boost to bird conservation in Goa
Systematic data collection and conservation intent of Goa Bird Conservation Network (GBCN) has led to the inclusion of three new Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas from Goa in the latest book ‘Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBA): Priority Sites for Conservation’ authored by noted ornithologist Dr Asad Rahmani along with two other co-authors, published by Bombay Natural History Society.
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