Odisha: DRI foils wildlife trafficking, rescues 351 Indian tent turtles in Cuttack

Mar 03, 2024

The Indian tent turtle is listed in Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and is thereby provided the highest degree of protection.

Major wildlife smuggling attempt foiled: DRI seizes 306 live exotic animals at Mumbai airport

Jul 29, 2023

“Among the confiscated animals were rare species of Turtles, including the Yellow Spotted Turtle, Albino Red Eared Slider Turtle, Asian/Chinese Leaf Turtle, and Red...

Here's all we know about Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti-backed documentary 'Turtle Walker'

Oct 15, 2024

Filmmakers Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti have co-produced the upcoming documentary 'Turtle Walker', which tells the story of an Indian pioneer in the field...

DRI rescues 436 baby Indian Tent Turtles in Lucknow

Dec 12, 2023

Acting on the basis of specific intelligence developed by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Zonal Unit, Lucknow, seized 436 baby Indian Tent turtles...

Indian tent pegging team qualifies for ITPF World Cup

Mar 18, 2021

Greater Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 18 : Indian tent pegging team has secured a place in ITPF World Cup after a stupendous show...

UAE: AlQurm Protected Area in Khor Kalba joins IOSEA Marine Turtle MoU

Jul 01, 2024

The Environment and Protected Areas Authority in Sharjah (EPAA) announced that the AlQurm Protected Area in Kalba City has joined the Indian Ocean's South-East...