Everything about Jharkhand β From Headlines to Heritage.
Tragic Death of Giraffe “Misti” at Ranchi’s Birsa Zoo: occurred on September 3, 2025, just 27 days after being brought from Alipore Zoo in Kolkata under an animal exchange programme. Misti was the first giraffe brought to Ranchi’s zoo in nine years, aiming to enhance the zoo’s diversity and attract visitors.
Ranchiβs Bhagwan Birsa Biological Park has a brand-new resident who is set to steal hearts β βMistyβ, a 6-year-old female northern giraffe. Arriving from Kolkataβs Alipore Zoological Park under an animal exchange programme, Mistyβs arrival marks a significant addition to the zooβs biodiversity and visitor attractions.
After years of strategic planning and community engagement, forest officials in Jharkhand have successfully relocated Jaigir village from within the core zone of the Palamu Tiger Reserve. This marks the first complete village relocation within the reserve, setting a model for sustainable conservation. The move is expected to reduce human-wildlife conflict and increase habitat availability for wild species, particularly tigers and their prey base.
Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary, India’s first and only dedicated sanctuary for wolves, located in Latehar district, Jharkhand, represents a critical step toward conserving a species often misunderstood and maligned. This important move not only highlights India’s biodiversity commitment but also offers a sustainable model for protecting other lesser-known carnivores.
