Two rhinos from Kaziranga translocated to Manas

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 21:37

Two rhinos who were being nursed at the Kaziranga reserve Tuesday began their journey to Manas National Park with officials deciding to go ahead with their translocation.

Elephant escorts, special teams fail to save injured rhino

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 15:26

Elephant escorts stood guard and special teams monitored his wounds but the injuries inflicted by other rhinos during a fight proved too much for a 11-year-old rhino that died in Salukapur area here.

Defending champions Rhinos take on Wizards in HIL on Sunday

Last Updated: Saturday, January 25, 2014, 22:56

Defending champions Ranchi Rhinos will kickstart their campaign against Uttar Pradesh Wizards in the second edition of the Hero Hockey India League here on Sunday.

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.

Two rhinos killed, horns removed in Orang National Park

Last Updated: Sunday, November 10, 2013, 22:35

Two one-horned rhinoceros were killed and their horns removed by poachers in Assam`s Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park, taking the total number of rhinos killed in the state to 41 during the year.

Kaziranga National Park opens for tourists

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 17:56

The Kaziranga National Park (KNP), famed for its one-horned rhinos, opened to tourists Friday after it was routinely closed in May last before the onset of monsoons.

India urged to increase park security to protect rhinos

Last Updated: Sunday, October 6, 2013, 11:04

Concerned over growing incidents of poaching of rhinos, five Asian rhino range nations in a resolution asked India to take measures, including increased level of security to wildlife parks, to protect the vulnerable species.

WWF ties up with bookstore chain to save one-horn

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 15:34

To save the endangered one-horned rhinoceros in Assam from extinction, WWF-India has tied up with a bookstore for raising funds and increasing public consciousness on the issue.

Second edition of HIL from Jan 23

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 14:15

The second edition of the Hockey India League (HIL) will be played from January 23 to February 23 next year. A new team will be added to make it a six franchise based tournament, Hockey India announced on Friday.

Translocated rhinos give birth in Manas National Park

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 18:04

Two translocated rhinos to the Manas National Park from other sanctuaries in the state have given birth.

Leonardo DiCaprio launches campaign to save rhinos and elephants

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 19, 2013, 17:00

Leonardo DiCaprio helped World Wildlife Fund (WWF) launch a new animal rights campaign, the “Hands Off My Parts” initiative, on Monday.

Ranchi Rhinos are champions of inaugural HIL

Last Updated: Sunday, February 10, 2013, 23:26

Ranchi Rhinos came from a goal down to beat Delhi Waveriders 2-1 and win the inaugural Hockey India League in a thrilling summit clash in front of a capacity home crowd at the Astroturf Hockey Stadium here on Sunday.