Environment India

 In the ever-evolving saga of nature's mysteries, scientists have uncovered a captivating twist in the age-old tale of plants and their soil companions. A recent research by Clark, K. M. et. al., has delved deep into the intricate relationship between these two entities, shining a spotlight on the role of genetic relatedness in shaping their dynamic dance. With Solidago altissima (North American species of Goldenrod ) as their muse, researchers embarked on an enthralling journey to unravel the secrets hidden beneath the earth's surface. Seedlings from a diverse array of parent plants were carefully nurtured, their destinies intertwined with the soil they grew in. Would kinship prove to be a blessing or a curse? The results of this groundbreaking experiment were nothing short of astonishing. Seedlings nestled in soil from their genetic relatives found themselves in a struggle for survival, their growth stunted by the very earth that bore their lineage. Meanwhile, ...

A recent study by researchers  Anand, S., & Radhakrishna, S. (2024)   delve into the impact of mining on human-primate conflict in southern India. Through a blend of household surveys and geospatial analysis, they explore how alterations to the landscape due to mining activities shape the dynamics of conflict between humans and primates in coal mining regions. In a coal mining region of southern India, researchers delve into the intricate interplay between human activities and wildlife dynamics. Through a meticulous blend of household surveys and geospatial analysis, they unravel the impacts of mining-induced landscape changes on human-primate conflict. Unlike traditional conflict scenarios, where crop damage often takes center stage, house-raiding emerges as the predominant form of conflict. The study took place in Ramagundam Coal Belt region, situated in the Mancherial and Pedapalli districts of Telangana state, southern India, is part of the expansive Godavari Valley Co...

 A thrilling discovery made by Mohan, S. K., and team in 2023 reveals something incredible! They spotted the elusive Eurasian Otter ( Lutra lutra ) right here in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary within our beautiful Western Ghats. Two of these otters spotted in a rocky-torrential stream back in March 2020. These little fellas were on a frenzy, darting among submerged rocks, exploring nooks and crannies, and sometimes taking playful dives. What’s fascinating is their preference for spots where the water roars with energy, avoiding the calm and shallow areas. Now, here’s the real scoop on where they were found – it's a paradise up there! At 1,275 meters altitude in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s lush greenery, these halfway-between forests (called transitional sholas), and patches of green along a speedy stream with big rocks and fallen trees. And get this – this place isn’t just for our Eurasian Otter friends; it's also a sweet spot for the Asian Small-clawed Ot...

  Birds, animals killed in Paschim Medinipur hunting festival: W.Bengal A traditional hunting festival in Paschim Medinipur district killed several birds and animals on Monday, alleged animal activists who accused the forest department and police of inaction. A Calcutta High Court order in 2019 put a complete embargo on ritual hunting in various districts of south-west Bengal. In another order dated March 21, 2021, the court iterated its earlier order, saying that all such illegal activities have to be completely stopped by the state by exercising police power, if needed. Animal lovers fear a rerun of the massacre of a range of wildlife on several upcoming dates of ritual hunting in the southwestern districts of Bengal — Paschim Medinipur, Bankura, Jhargram and Purulia. The kills included wild boars and birds like orange-headed thrush, said members of HEAL (Human and Environment Alliance League), who were in Paschim Medinipur to track the alleged hunters. "The...

त्वमीश्वरो गुणातीतो ज्योतीरूपः सनातनः प्रकृतः प्रकृतीशश्च प्राकृतः प्रकृतेः परः ।। The long awaited night of joy has come, may the Lord bestow the true knowledge of life on us. May we the seekers of Pashupati Mahadev never stray from the path of our dharma. प्राणेश्वर प्रभू श्री शिवशंकर शम्भू महादेव हम सभी को अमर ज्ञान का वरदान दें। जय शिव शंकर शम्भू 🚩🌱🔱🙏🔱🌱🚩 ~ Happy Mahashivratri

  व्यंजन द्वादशी ५०० वर्ष पुराना - परोपकार, खाद्य सुरक्षा और सन्तुलित आहार को सम्बोधित करता पर्व भारतीय संस्कृति की विशालता को दर्शाता हुआ व्यंजन द्वादशी पर्व पुरी, ओड़िशा में अभी कुछ सप्ताह पुर्व ही सम्पूर्ण हुआ है, पर जानकार और बिद्धिजीवियों के बीच यह अभी भी एक सोचने का विषय बना हुआ है कि कैसे एक ५०० वर्ष पुराना त्यौहार आज समाज, खाद्य सुरक्षा और सन्तुलित आहार का सूचक बन चुका है। व्यंजन द्वादशी पर ७०१ प्रकार के पकवान बनाये जाते हैं। यह त्यौहार वैष्णवों द्वारा मार्गशीर्ष के शुक्लपक्ष की द्वादशी को मनाया जाता है। जैसा कि नाम से ही पता चलता है इस दिन कई प्रकार के व्यंजन भगवान को चढ़ाए जाते हैं और फिर प्रसाद स्वरूप लोगों को खिलाया जाता है। मान्यता के अनुसार महाभार युद्ध के पश्चात जब श्रीकृष्ण अपने घर गए तो माता यशोदा को लगा कि वे बहुत कमजोर हो गए हैं और युद्ध में असुरों से लड़ने के दौरान वे अच्छे से भोजन नहीं कर पाए। इस कारण मातृप्रेम में उन्होंने श्रीकृष्ण के लिए ढेर सारे पकवान बनाये। आज से ५०० वर्ष पूर्व भारत के महान विचारक चैतन्य महाप्रभु ने इसी प्रथा को बढ़ाते हुए पुरी के...

  Poacher Racket With Leopard Teeth, Claws, Pangolin Scales Held In Mayurbhanj: Odisha The Special Task Force (STF) of Odisha police busted a major wildlife smuggling racket with the arrest of a 25-year-old poacher in Mayurbhanj district on Wednesday. Two leopard teeth, 29 leopard claws, 3.5kg of pangolin scales, and 46 parakeets were seized from the possession of the arrested person, identified as Nanda Bage. He hails from Padagada village under Jasipur police station jurisdiction of Mayurbhanj. As per sources, the wildlife crime was unearthed after a team of STF, acting on reliable information, carried out a raid along with Karanjia forest staff this morning at canal embankment near Padagada village and apprehended the accused. 👉 Odisha TV Electrocution of Himalayan vulture in 2020 highlights threats posed by high-tension power lines in Mudumalai The electrocution of a juvenile Himalayan vulture in 2020 in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) due to a high-...

  Deforestation, rubber plantations rise leads to primate habitat changes, conflicts with humans in TRIPURA : STUDY Massive deforestation and increase in rubber plantations in Tripura have emerged as the major causes of change in the habitat of non-human primates as well as cases of monkey-human conflict in certain parts of Tripura, according to a study. The research titled, "Public opinion regarding Human-Monkey conflict and conservation of non-human primate in Sepahijala District of Tripura" found that 75% of the respondents involved in the study and living in villages located in the vicinity of reserve forest with dense rubber plantation opined that rapid rise in deforestation in the reserve forest was resulting in shrinkage of habitats of primates who are now forced to stray out. As many as 26.66% of respondents from the areas that have fewer rubber plantations have expressed the same opinion. The majority (56.66%) of respondents have said that the expansion...

New centre for carbon capture, utilisation at IIT Bombay The Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Union Ministry of Science and Technology has established the National Centre of Excellence in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (NCOE-CCU) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. This Centre of Excellence explores and unlocks the potential of Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technologies to set India on the path to achieving its climate goals and commitments. The Centre’s primary focus of research will involve understanding the role of CO2 in the global climate and mitigation strategies of the CO2 emitted from the industrial and energy sector, ranging from advances in capture technologies to subsequent utilization of captured CO2. The NCOE-CCU, as per an IIT Bombay statement, is the country’s first such centrally funded by the DST. It was formally sanctioned in December 2021. Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is a crucial climate change mitigation so...

  True these horns have   #novalue   for humanity 👍👌 Rhinoceros is critically endangered in the wild and is on the verge of extinction thanks to myths about rhino horns.  #rhinoceros   #worldrhinoday   #rhinos   #saverhino   #environmentind   #environment   #inspiration   #kudos   #earth   #wildlife   #nature   #planet   #conservation