Last Updated: Wednesday, March 13, 2013, 10:08
The endangered Gangetic river dolphin population has been stable in Bihar over the last six years, despite accidental and intentional killing of the mammal in the rivers, an official said.
Last Updated: Sunday, October 7, 2012, 18:32
The number of Gangetic river dolphins in the Terai region of Katarniaghat of Dudhwa tiger reserve has increased as per the ongoing survey of the forest department.
Last Updated: Wednesday, October 3, 2012, 14:16
Bihar plans to develop a dolphin watch centre along the Ganga river as a major tourist attraction as well as to raise conservation awareness.
Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 16:38
Politicians rarely find time for anything other than politics -- but for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, the cause of saving the Gangetic Dolphins seems to have struck a chord.
Last Updated: Friday, September 28, 2012, 13:41
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has given his consent for being part of the `My Ganga My Dolphin` campaign.
Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 12:14
Bihar will celebrate Oct 5 as Dolphin Day to create awareness to save the endangered species that has been declared India`s national aquatic animal.
Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 12:38
Monsoon deficiency is expected to narrow down in the coming days with rains likely to improve in the eastern, central and Indo-Gangetic parts of the country, India Meteorological Department said Thursday.
Last Updated: Sunday, June 17, 2012, 16:48
Monsoon reached Gangetic West Bengal on Sunday nine days after its normal arrival date of June 8.
Last Updated: Friday, November 11, 2011, 09:47
The Gangetic river dolphin is India`s national aquatic animal, but frequently falls prey to poachers. Their carcasses are found regularly on river banks.
Last Updated: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 22:35
Bihar government has decided to set up a task force for conservation of endangered gangetic dolphins in the state and ban the use of a drug responsible for the dwindling in the number of vultures.
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