Shivani Azad is a journalist at The Economic Times. She covers a range of topics related to climate change and the environment, with a focus on agriculture, animal welfare, and health and wellness. Her work has been featured multiple times in The Economic Times, highlighting her commitment to reporting on critical issues affecting our planet and society.
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Shivani Azad's coverage focuses on local news with an emphasis on wildlife conservation, human-wildlife conflicts, and environmental issues in the Uttarakhand region of India. Her articles often include government announcements and data citations related to these topics.
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Shivani Azad Aug 27, 2026, 23:24 IST
Dehradun: Kow Debar, a distinctive black-coated sheep traditionally reared in the hills of Uttarakhand, has received formal recognition as an indigenous breed from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), potentially opening up new avenues for conservation and improving the livelihoods of mountain livestock keepers. This is the first sheep breed of Uttarakhand to receive official recognition from ICAR, scientists confirmed.
By: Shivani Azad
Dehradun: A comprehensive first-ever basin-wide study published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS One has found that only 2,138 sq km -- just 0.26% of around 8 lakh sq km Ganga River Basin -- constitutes highly suitable habitat for the smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata).
Shivani Azad Sep 01, 2026, 23:07 IST
By: Shivani Azad
Dehradun: A small grass-like herb traditionally used in East Asian medicine has been recorded in India for the first time, with researchers documenting Ophiopogon japonicus (Thunb) Ker Gawl in Arunachal Pradesh’s West Kameng district.
By: Shivani Azad
Uttarakhand Ayurveda students protest over delayed exam results; four climb water tank in Dehradun. Officials assure Ayush minister meet on Sept 7.
By: Shivani Azad
Shivani Azad Sep 05, 2026, 23:14 IST
By: Shivani Azad
Dehradun: Nearly 600 MBBS interns at govt medical colleges across state went on strike on Monday, demanding an increase in their monthly stipend from Rs 17,000 to Rs 30,000. Resident doctors at Doon Medical College are also set to join the protest from Tuesday, seeking a minimum monthly stipend of Rs 1 lakh.
By: Shivani Azad
Shivani Azad Sep 09, 2026, 23:09 IST
By: Shivani Azad
Dehradun: Healthcare services at govt hospitals across Uttarakhand were hit Thursday as senior resident doctors, postgraduate students and MBBS interns intensified their four-day-old protest over stipend, boycotting OPD and ward duties and holding rallies in Dehradun, Haldwani and Almora. Though they continued to attend emergency and intensive care duties, routine consultations and operations were affected.
