5 June is celebrated as World Environment Day and the nation that is hosting a gala of activities this year as the global host chosen by United Nations is India. This year being dedicated to forests, India is all ready with a number of events highlighting the immediate needs for the environment as well as motivating more people to get involved.
Bor Wildlife Sanctuary Welcomes Three Tiger Cubs
In an encouraging trend, tigers in the Bor Wildlife Sanctuary, near Nagpur, have seen a spurt in their population, with three tiger cubs spotted in the sanctuary recently. This takes the tally of tigers in the protected area from 12 to 15.