Kinnaur, October 23, 2026 In a significant development for bird documentation in Himachal Pradesh, an immature Pacific Golden Plover (Pluvialis fulva) was recorded for the first time in Kinnaur district. The bird was sighted on October 5, 2026, in a grassy meadow near a stream in the Kalpa region at an altitude of approximately 3,800…
Chhatbir, October 8: Wildlife Week 2026 concluded at the M.C. Zoological Park, Chhatbir, with a training workshop for wildlife field staff, award distribution and awareness activities aimed at strengthening wildlife conservation and enforcement in Punjab. The day began with a specialised Wildlife Law Enforcement Training Workshop organised by the Department of Forests and Wildlife Preservation,…
Forest Principal Secretary M. Sudha Devi says conserving wildlife habitats is essential for ecological security, livelihoods and future generations Shimla, October 8, 2026 A Wildlife Week 2026 concluded at the historic Gaiety Theatre in Shimla on Thursday, with senior forest officials, students, wildlife enthusiasts and other stakeholders coming together to underline the importance of conserving…
Experts underline habitat conservation, human-wildlife conflict mitigation and protection of alpine grasslands Shimla, October 7 On the seventh day of Wildlife Week-2026, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department’s Wildlife Wing organised a seminar-cum-webinar at the Forest Headquarters in Shimla, bringing together forest officials, scientists, researchers and wildlife experts to discuss conservation, scientific research, community participation and…
Organizing awareness and participation based activities in the district under Wildlife Week Spread the message of wildlife conservation through street plays, bird watching, nature walks and painting competitions. Dharamshala, October 5: With the aim of making the general public aware about the conservation of wildlife, importance of biodiversity and balance between nature and human…
Every step towards fitness can also be a step towards protecting the wild Shimla, October 4 The historic Ridge in Shimla turned into a sea of energy and enthusiasm on Sunday as children and youngsters laced up for a mini marathon dedicated to wildlife conservation. The event was organised by the Wildlife Wing of the…
Week-long programme to focus on wildlife habitat protection, biodiversity and community participation; cycling rally, mini-marathon, treks and Cheer Pheasant release planned Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department’s Wildlife Wing will observe the 75th Wildlife Week from October 2 to 8, with a series of awareness, educational, adventure and conservation activities across the state. The week-long…
