New Species ‘Dugesia punensis’ Discovered in Pune’s Pashan Lake — First Indian Planarian Species Identified in Four Decades
A remarkable scientific discovery has emerged from Pashan Lake in Pune, where a new species of planarian worm has been identified. Named Dugesia punensis, this species marks the first new Indian planarian discovery in over 40 years. The breakthrough was made by Ph.D. researcher Mithila Chinchalkar and her guide Dr. Ravindra Kshirsagar from the Department […]
Wildlife Rescue Centre to Begin Construction Near Jewar Airport Site in May
To safeguard local wildlife affected by the construction of the Noida International Airport, authorities will begin work next month on a dedicated Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre near the Dhanauri wetland in Jewar. Spread over 10 hectares, the centre will include a veterinary hospital, quarantine units, and special enclosures for different animal species. The initiative follows […]