More resources are needed to stem the flow of the illegal African ivory trade, the Convention on International Trade on Endangered Species (Cites) says.

A conservation group claims that Google has something in common with illicit ivory traders in China and Thailand: It says the Internet search giant is helping fuel a dramatic surge in ivory demand

A proposal to ban the international trade in polar bear parts was rejected Thursday at a major international conference on wildlife trade, highlighting the difficulties of reaching a global consens

A crucial report on the import of sea food, especially from Japan and Thailand, would be further delayed as a study to verify whether Sri Lanka is really prone to radiation leaks, from the Fukushim

The United States has pledged more financial support to help tackle the illegal trade of wildlife and plants in Asean.

Ivory is easy to find on the stalls of Chatuchak Market and River City mall in Bangkok.

More than 1,600 homes across seven districts in Narathiwat have been flooded during heavy rains over the past three days, stranding more than 6,500 residents.

The Economic Survey has come down heavily on the government for holding on to grain stocks, which, it says, has resulted in ‘artificial shortages’, in turn, causing a spiral in prices. The survey called for investment in stock management and improving the marketing system of agricultural produce for increasing farmers’ income.

“This policy of stocking grain well above the buffer norms comes under criticism on the grounds of hoarding and creating artificial shortages in the market, thereby jacking up the prices of essential commodities. Urgent attention needs to be accorded to efficient food stock management, timely offloading of stocks, and a stable and predictable trade policy,” said the economic survey (2012-13).