India’s cheetah count reaches 53 as ‘Project Cheetah’ shows strong progress, Centre plans further expansion

May 19, 2026 5:44 PM

India’s cheetah count reaches 53 as ‘Project Cheetah’ shows strong progress, Centre plans further expansion

India’s ambitious Project Cheetah has recorded notable progress, with the country’s cheetah population increasing to 53, including 33 cubs born in India, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change said on Tuesday after a high-level review meeting chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. The meeting reviewed the status of the wildlife restoration initiative, launched to reintroduce cheetahs in India decades after the species became extinct in the country. The projec...

Marine fossils dating to 8,000-12,000 years unearthed by scientists in Tamil Nadu’s Panaiyur

April 28, 2026 5:02 PM

Marine fossils dating to 8,000-12,000 years unearthed by scientists in Tamil Nadu’s Panaiyur

Marine fossils dating back 8,000–12,000 years have been unearthed in Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu, offering fresh insights into the region’s ancient coastline. The site, located in Panaiyur village under Kulathur South Panchayat, about 25 km from Thoothukudi, was first flagged by a local enthusiast in December 2025. A team from the Zoological Survey of India subsequently conducted geological and palaeontological studies between January 5 and 10. During the survey, scientists collecte...