GUWAHATI A team of wildlife conservationists tagged the almost-blind Ganges river dolphin for the first time. Vishnupriya Kolipakam, WII’s project investigator said the tagging was a significant advancement in understanding the ecological needs of river dolphins, which will help conserve critical habitats within these vast river ecosystems. Wildlife experts said ensuring the well-being of the Ganges river dolphin is crucial …
In a first, India has tagged a healthy male Ganges river dolphin in Assam, which will help chalk out a long-term conservation plan for the endangered species. The tagging was made possible by advancements in technology – the lightweight tags emit signals compatible with Argos satellite systems even with limited surfacing time. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …
Athletes protesting against alleged sexual harassment by a top official threatened to throw their medals in the river in the temple town of Haridwar. India’s top wrestlers have agreed to postpone plans to toss their medals into the river Ganges as they demand the arrest of the head of the Wrestling Federation of India over sexual harassment allegations. “We will …
New Delhi CNN — At least 71 bodies have been pulled from the banks of the Ganges River in eastern India, as a second Covid-19 wave ravages the country and engulfs its healthcare system. Indian media quoted Ashok Kumar, a local official for the town of Chausa in Buxar district, who corroborated reports of the discovery of bodies circulating on …
