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Lowangdong seeks researchers' help to mitigate human-animal conflicts
6+ hour, 22+ min ago (274+ words) Addressing the inaugural day of a two-day seminar organised by the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change here on Friday, he said that Arunachal is a developing state with several infrastructure projects underway, which have resulted in a rise…...
Int'l Day for Biological Diversity celebrated
6+ hour, 24+ min ago (157+ words) Additional PCCF (WP&IT) Devendra Dalai in his address highlighted Arunachal's importance as part of one of the world's most significant biodiversity hotspots. He encouraged citizens to contribute towards biodiversity conservation through simple and sustainable actions in their daily lives,…...
Rescued python released into wild
1+ week, 4+ day ago (133+ words) The Arunachal Times LIKABALI, 11 May: A python caught by villagers of Masi village here in Lower Siang district was rescued and released into the wild on Sunday. The python, measuring approximately 10 feet in length and weighing around 15 kilograms, was captured…...
Rare hornbill spotted in Pasighat
2+ week, 6+ day ago (158+ words) PASIGHAT, 2 May: A rare adult oriental pied hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) was sighted in Forest Colony here in East Siang district on Friday after a long gap, creating enthusiasm among wildlife activists and nature lovers. The bird was seen foraging on…...
Survey reveals rich small cat biodiversity in Shergaon
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (256+ words) [ Prem Chetry ] SHERGAON, 9 Mar: An extensive camera-trapping survey under the project "Forgotten Cats of Seinthuk Project, carried out by NGO Garung Thuk in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India, has revealed a rich biodiversity of small cats in the…...
Workshop on wildlife and habitat monitoring
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (351+ words) PASIGHAT, 26 Dec: Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary (DEMWS) organised a training and capacity-building workshop on "Systematic wildlife and habitat monitoring" for its frontline staff here in East Siang district, in partnership with the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology & the…...
Namdapha Butterfly Festival from 26 Nov
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (221+ words) MIAO, 7 Nov: The 8th edition of the Namdapha Butterfly Festival will be held amid the breathtaking natural beauty of Khachang village, 7 km from here in Changlang district from 26-28 November. More than just an event, the festival has become a celebration of…...