Japan: Volcano Mount Lo erupts for first time in 250 years

A volcano in southern Japan has erupted for the first time in 250 years. Mount Io spewed smoke and ash high into the sky in its first eruption since 1768. Japan’s Meteorological Agency on Friday expanded a no-go zone to the entire mountain from previously just around the volcano’s crater. Explosions have briefly subsided Friday, […]

Environmentalists call for scientific mining in Meghalaya

Amid a renewed push by Meghalaya government, environmentalists and activists in the state have demanded that only scientific mining should be allowed in the state taking into account the damage to environment the activity has caused till date. Meanwhile, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma along with his cabinet colleagues called on Union Coal Minister Piyush […]

Himalayan Griffon vultures released in Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

Ten Himalayan Griffon vultures, which were rescued from being poisoned at Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagaon last month, have been released in their home range by the forest authority of Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary along with the team of the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation or CWRC. Out of the rescued 12 Griffon vultures, two […]

Kaziranga : Final figures of Rhino census 2018 out

The final figures of the 2018 rhino census at the Kaziranga National Park is out. According to the latest figures, the total rhino count in the world heritage site stands at 2413, a mere increase of 12 rhinos from 2401 figured out during the 2015 census. Principal chief conservator of forests NK Basu disclosed that […]