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...

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.

Indian Coast Guard rescues entangled Olive Ridley turtles

Jul 15, 2024

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship Kamla Devi successfully rescued two Olive Ridley Turtles entangled in ghost nets approximately 35 nautical miles southeast off...

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...

UP Police nab smuggler dealing in banned animals, 100 Turtles confiscated

Jul 10, 2024

100 live turtles were confiscated by the Uttar Pradesh Police after they nabbed a smuggler who deals in the smuggling of turtles and other...

ICG ship rescues 2 sea turtles off Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep

Jan 22, 2024

An Indian Coast Guard ship on patrol off an island in Lakshadweep has rescued two sea turtles entangled in a fishing net, officials said...