NATIONAL BOARD FOR WILDLIFE
India leads on non-animal testing and its draft lab animal rules threaten to undo that
India's draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules 2026 proposes significant changes to animal research regulations and oversight. It allows for harsher experimental practices that could cause severe suffering to animals. Local committees would gain power to approve experiments without thorough central review, raising concerns about ethical standards. This shift contradicts the existing legal framework established by the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960.
SC notices to Centre, Assam on Oil India plea on rejection of drilling proposal at national park
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas regarding Oil India's proposal. This proposal involves hydrocarbon extraction through Extended Reach Drilling beneath Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Oil India claims that the drilling will not harm the park's ecosystem while addressing energy needs.
Oregon midair helicopter collision kills three, including 22-year-old instructor, British student pilot
Two helicopters collided in midair while on different flights in Oregon, leading to the tragic deaths of three individuals. The larger helicopter, an Airbus AS350B3, was conducting a maintenance flight during the incident. Eyewitness accounts reported hearing an explosion before the helicopters crashed into a farm field near McMinnville. The victims included experienced pilot Tyler Sturdevant, flight instructor Maddie Aasbo, and student pilot Christopher Joughin.
Hidden cost of travel: Visa fees, card markups, optional tours and tips that can add 25-40% to budget; here's how to plan for them
Many travelers fail to account for hidden costs while planning international journeys, often only considering major expenses. These overlooked charges can hike trip costs by 25-40%, creating budget overruns. It's vital to include local transport, dining, and extra fees in your budget to avoid unexpected financial surprises. Employing effective budgeting techniques ensures a smoother and more enjoyable experience abroad.
In 1985, Harrison Ford bought an 800-acre ranch along Wyoming's Snake River. 41 years later, 389 acres remain protected by conservation easements as wildlife habitat now
Harrison Ford’s Wyoming ranch became much more than a private retreat after he purchased an 800-acre property along the Snake River in 1985. Drawn to Jackson Hole for its natural beauty, Ford created a home surrounded by mountains, water, trees and wildlife.
In 1950s, this transport was considered luxury travel before SUVs and private jets came along. It had a washroom, heating and air conditioning
In 1954, Greyhound transformed bus travel with its Scenicruiser, featuring a raised observation deck, panoramic windows, air conditioning and reclining seats. Built to make highway journeys feel luxurious, the futuristic coach became an icon of American transportation. More than seven decades later, a surviving example heading to auction offers a glimpse into an era when the journey mattered as much as the destination.
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Australia's Christmas Island used a bridge to solve road mortality for 50 million migrating crabs; the result transformed dangerous transit routes into safe canopy crossings
Millions of red crabs undertake an annual migration across Christmas Island. This remarkable journey begins with the first rainfall of the wet season. Male crabs lead the trek, and females join them for mating near burrows. Females then spawn eggs which hatch into larvae in the ocean. Baby crabs eventually return inland to mature over several years.
Who is Howard Buffett? The farmer, sheriff and middle-son taking the Berkshire Hathaway chair
Howard Buffett now chairs Berkshire Hathaway, succeeding his father Warren Buffett. He will guard the company's culture and values, while Abel runs operations. Howard's diverse career includes farming, law enforcement, and photography. His foundation focuses on food security and humanitarian crises globally. This marks a new chapter for the family's legacy and philanthropy.
In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries
In 1998, Leonardo DiCaprio started an environmental foundation at 24; it later backed more than 200 projects across 50 countries. The Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation focused on climate change, wildlife, oceans, forests, indigenous rights and conservation. It awarded more than $80 million in grants and supported projects in 50 countries. DiCaprio also used films such as The 11th Hour and Before the Flood to reach audiences worldwide.
In 1984, Lincoln's handwritten final public address emerged from a secret compartment in an antique table; the forgotten manuscript later sold for $231,000
A remarkable manuscript discovery at New York City’s Morris-Jumel Mansion brought an overlooked piece of Revolutionary-era history back into focus. In 2013, archives intern Emilie Gruchow was cataloguing old manuscripts in the mansion’s hot attic when she found fragments of a document misfiled among the papers of 18th-century doctor Nicholas Roche. She recognised the text as a draft of “The Twelve United Colonies, by their Delegates in Congress, to the Inhabitants of Great Britain.” Experts authenticated the manuscript and linked its primary authorship to Robert R. Livingston. The museum later sold the 12-page document at auction for $912,500.
Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway: Clearing hurdles on road to 2029 target
India's Arunachal Frontier Highway project is now on track for construction. This strategic road aims to boost connectivity along the Chinese border. Land acquisition issues and compensation disputes have been largely resolved. The project completion deadline is set for the year 2029. This highway will facilitate rapid movement of defence forces in the region.
SC allows Oil India fresh plea against rejection of ERD project under Assam park
The Supreme Court allowed Oil India to withdraw its application and file a new plea. This plea seeks to overturn the government's rejection of its drilling proposal. The project involves hydrocarbon extraction beneath Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Oil India argues its Extended Reach Drilling differs from conventional mining. The company seeks approval for forest land diversion for this crucial energy project.
Wildlife board clears over 30 defence projects in protected areas across multiple states
The National Board for Wildlife has approved 32 defence projects. These projects involve land diversion from protected zones. The projects span Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Ladakh, and Sikkim. Approvals include roads and facilities. Some projects are inside wildlife sanctuaries. The board has set conditions for environmental protection. Mitigation measures and compliance reports are necessary. The projects aim to bolster defence infrastructure.
MMRDA gets National Board of Wildlife's nod for Thane-Borivali twin tunnel project
As per a statement issued by the MMRDA, the proposed twin tunnel between neighbouring Thane city and Borivali under the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) will provide direct connectivity between the Eastern and Western Express Highways.
National Board for Wildlife clears railway line in Telangana’s Kagaznagar tiger corridor; know the details
The National Board for Wildlife has given the nod to lay a third broad gauge railway line through the tiger corridor area in Kagaznagar forest division.
Haryana to seek Wildlife board nod for 4-laning of Gurgaon-Farrukhnagar road
Haryana Government has decided to send a proposal to the National Board for Wildlife to obtain wildlife clearances for 4-laning of Gurgaon-Farrukhnagar road passing along the eco-sensitive zone of Sultanpur National Park. The National Board of Wildlife approval is needed for all projects which are to come up in the vicinity of wildlife sanctuaries, national parks or protected areas in any part of country.
Madhya Pradesh government submits proposal for Ken-Betwa river linking
Uma Bharti said the MP government and State Wildlife Board submitted the proposal seeking National Board of Wildlife's approval for the ambitious project on December 15.
Wildlife board clears 81 projects, 9 are in tiger parks
The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), however, had to take up these projects on priority as most of them got stuck due to policy paralysis.
Wildlife board clears 81 projects, 9 are in tiger parks
Though all the projects got clearances well within the provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act where project proponents have to adhere to certain dos and don’ts, the numbers may draw attention of wildlife conservationists who have been asking the government to go slow and strengthen institutional mechanisms to monitor compliance.
Standing committee of the National Board of Wildlife clears 140 wildlife projects
The standing committee of the National Board of Wildlife(NBWL) is said to have cleared most of the 140 projects it was supposed to review.
Centre forms National Board for Wildlife, flouts norms
The Narendra Modi government has approved the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL), which according to experts has flouted the norms laid down in the Wildlife Protection Act.
Tiger state crouching to leap on Gujarat ka Sher
For Narendra Modi, hailed by his admirers as 'Gujarat ka Sher', lion is more than an emblem for tourism iconography.
Human, elephant conflict takes a new dimension
The eerie silence at Bankura's Borjora forest is broken by the sound of a forest jeep being brought to a sudden stop.Forest guard Ganesh Saha stands up to peer ahead, and our eyes follow his.
Wildlife should get due attention in media
If wildlife is being dislodged from forests, it is also struggling to find space in media.
27 forest land diversion proposals come up before National Board for Wildlife
At least 17 fresh proposals for diversion of forest land of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries and 10 fresh proposals for taking up non-forestry activities within 10km of national parks and sanctuaries will come up before the standing committee of National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) on October 31.
Experts to write to PM against green ministry
Non-government wildlife experts on board the PM-chaired National Board of Wildlife are planning to write a joint letter to PM Manmohan Singh complaining of alleged illegalities and malpractices of the environment ministry.
Environment body raises concern over BSF proposal in tiger reserve
A high-level body of environment ministry has expressed anguish over a BSF proposal seeking permission for building a patrol road in Mizoram along a tiger reserve bordering Bangladesh.
Shut resorts in tusker corridor: Experts
The battle over removing hotels and resorts from the only corridor linking elephants in the Eastern and Western Ghats has got shriller.
Mhadei tiger reserve pro-people: NBW member
National Board for Wildlife (NBW) member and conservationist, Prerna Singh Bindra, has thrown her weight behind the proposal to declare Mhadei wildlife sanctuary as a tiger reserve, stating that it will help secure the entire regions water resources.
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