Update on October 25, 2016 Since October 14, a total of 64 birds have been found dead across Delhi due to Avian flu. More than 50,000 samples from the various birding sites in Delhi have been sent to research labs for analysis. Some of the dead birds showed symptoms of the ‘Ranikhet disease’. If that is the case, authorities say, […]
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Chhattisgarh with nearly 4 per cent of the country’s area is the 10th largest state of India with a population of 2.6 million (Census 2011). Physiographically, it consists of plateaus of Bastar in the south, plains in the centre and hills in the north. Chhattisgarh experiences a subtropical climate with mean monsoon rainfall of 1240 […]
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Tagged the 21st century State – Chhattisgarh, located in central India and covers an area of 135,190 km2. Primarily a rural State it is home to the Gond, Halba, Kamar/Bujia, Oraon, Uranv, Kanver, Baiga, Korva, Pando, Birhi, Binjhwar tribes and more. This interesting social composition gives the State a unique backdrop in the nourishing time […]
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Evidence of the ancient people of Chhattisgarh has been found in the hills of Raigarh, Singhanpur, Kabra, Basnajhar, Boslada and Ongana Mountains of ‘Chitwandongri’ in Rajnandgaon District. The stone equipments made and used by ancient people have been found on the coasts of Mahanadi, Mand, Kanhar, Manihari and Kelo rivers. The rock paintings of Singhanpur […]
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Evidence of the ancient people of Chhattisgarh has been found in the hills of Raigarh, Singhanpur, Kabra, Basnajhar, Boslada and Ongana Mountains of ‘Chitwandongri’ in Rajnandgaon District. The stone equipments made and used by ancient people have been found on the coasts of Mahanadi, Mand, Kanhar, Manihari and Kelo rivers. The rock paintings of Singhanpur […]
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India is home to over 270 species of snakes, out of which about 60 are venomous. In many cultures world over, consumption of snakes for their medicinal property is acceptable and considered a delicacy. Knowledge accumulated through centuries of interaction with the natural habitat by the aboriginal and tribal people is dying slowly as communities […]
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