156 rhinos killed by poachers in last ten years in Assam

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 19:56

Altogether 156 rhinos were killed, including 40 during the current year alone, by poachers in Assam, a senior minister said.

Blackbuck poaching case: No evidence against Salman Khan, says Counsel

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 10:43

Salman Khan`s counsel today said there were no direct evidences against the actor that he carried arms with expired license during the alleged Blackbuck poaching at the nearby Kankani village in 1998.

Daying Sanctuary bans entry within premises

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 22:21

Daying Ering Wildlife Sanctuary authorities in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh have prohibited entry sans permission within its premises.

Assam announces Rs1 lakh reward for information on poachers

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 26, 2013, 20:59

The Assam government Tuesday announced a bounty of up to Rs1 lakh to anyone who can give information about poachers who have killed over 30 rhinos in the state this year.

Rhino poaching nearly outpaces births, experts warn

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 09:41

Deaths of rhinos by poaching are fast approaching a tipping point, with the number of endangered creatures killed annually nearly outnumbering births for the first time, international experts warned Friday.

Patrolling stepped up in Chilika lake to prevent poaching

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 20:51

With the onset of winter, patrolling has been stepped up in Chilika lake, which attracts thousands of winged guests during this time every year.

Salman`s way to UK clear now as High Court stays his conviction

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 13:22

In a relief to Salman Khan, the Rajasthan High Court on Tuesday stayed the 2006 order of a lower court which had sentenced the actor to five years in jail.

Controversial anti-poaching drive to continue: Tanzanian President

Last Updated: Friday, November 8, 2013, 13:49

Tanzania will continue a controversial anti-poaching operation, President Jakaya Kikwete said Thursday, overturning a suspension following reports of rampant human rights abuses including torture and killing of suspects.

Over 950 suspected poachers held in Tanzania

Last Updated: Thursday, October 31, 2013, 09:17

A staggering 952 suspected poachers have been arrested and 104 ivory seized in Tanzania during a special anti-poaching operation launched about two months ago, it was revealed Wednesday.

Wildlife parts should not be used during social events: NGO

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 19:04

Trade in wildlife parts and the resultant poaching continues to be a major threat to the survival of several species of fauna in India and around the world, an NGO working for the conservation of nature said.

Rhino shot dead in Pobitora, rhino carcass found in Kaziranga

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 8, 2013, 22:07

The 38.8 sqkm Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, located about 30 km east of Guwahati, has the densest population of the Great Indian one-horned Rhino in its effective 16 sqkm rhino habitat.