UP’s Salkhan Fossils Park joins Unesco's tentative World Heritage List

IANS | June 22, 2025 8:05 PM

Lucknow, June 22 (IANS) In a significant achievement for Uttar Pradesh, Salkhan Fossils Park -- one of the world’s oldest fossil sites secured a place in Unesco's tentative list of World Heritage Sites on Sunday. This development is expected to propel Uttar Pradesh’s tourism to new heights on the international stage.

Three YouTubers arrested in Assam for killing rare birds, sharing videos online

IANS | June 5, 2025 10:53 PM

Guwahati June 5 (IANS) In a deeply troubling incident reported on World Environment Day, three YouTubers were arrested in Assam's Simen Chapori area in the Dhemaji district for allegedly killing rare wild birds and uploading graphic footage of the act to their YouTube channel in a bid to boost viewership.

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar passes away in Delhi

IANS | May 31, 2025 12:13 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India's most renowned tiger conservationist Valmik Thapar passed away at his Kautilya Marg residence in the national Capital on Saturday morning after battling cancer for a long time.