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"Appear like migratory birds before elections": Abhishek Banerjee slams Am
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Banerjee referred to statements by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Ananta Maharaj and Ranaghat MP Jagannath Sarkar, claiming that Maharaj had described Amit Shah as an "infiltrator."
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Tamil Nadu: Wetland Bird Census conducted across 20 wetlands in Trichy Dis
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The census was carried out under the direction of Dr R Kanchana, IFS, Conservator of Forests, Trichy Circle, and the guidance of Tmt S Krithiga, IFS, District Forest Officer, Trichy, with the support of I Kadhar Basha, Assistant Conservator of Forests.
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Large flocks of rare migratory birds spotted in Thoothukudi
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Thoothukudi has transformed into a vibrant bird sanctuary as thousands of rare migratory birds have begun descending upon the district's wetlands. Species including the Oriental Darter, Spoonbill, and Medium Egret have been spotted in significant numbers across various local water bodies,
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Pakistan poorly prepared to deal with HPAI threat, experts warn
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Experts have warned that Pakistan lacks the scientific, institutional and technical capacity required to monitor and respond to the growing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI), as the virus continues to spread globally across wildlife, livestock and, in limited cases,
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Tamil Nadu: Rainwater stagnation in Thoothukudi causes severe public distr
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Particularly, rainwater has surrounded the cremation ground located in the central part of the city, causing great difficulty in burying and cremating the deceased, the public has alleged. People fear serious public health issues if the situation persists. Therefore, the public has urged
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Thoothukudi salt pans turn into a haven for water birds amidst heavy rainf
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The city's suburban area is attracting various species of water birds, and the number of small fish, insects, and other aquatic organisms has skyrocketed. Usually, such sights of water birds feeding in large numbers in salt pans are rare. However, the conditions created by this year's hea
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Large flocks of migratory Rosy Starling birds seen in Tamil Nadu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Over the past few days, Thoothukudi district in Tamil Nadu has been seeing large flocks of Rosy Starling birds, creating stunning formations as they soar across the sky. According to Ornithologists, these birds arrive in southern districts, such as Thoothukudi, as part of their winter mig
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Assam's Majuli hosts 'Charaichung Festival' to revive Asia's first protect
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The festival commemorates the 392-year-old legacy of Asia's first protected Royal Bird Sanctuary, 'Charaichung', established in 1633 AD.
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Over two lakh migratory birds arrive at Chilika Lake; authorities tighten
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Chilika Wildlife Division DFO Amlan Nayak said the early trends indicate a strong migratory season. "This year, the number of migratory birds has exceeded two lakhs.
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Trump pardons turkeys Gobble, Waddle in annual Thanksgiving tradition
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
President Donald Trump continued the long-standing White House tradition of pardoning two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving, granting clemency to birds named Waddle and Gobble during a ceremony marked by humour and political barbs.
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Rajasthan: Foreign Migratory birds return to Sambhar Lake, millions of Fla
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Sambhar Lake spans nearly 240 square kilometres and covers areas of the Jaipur, Nagaur, and Ajmer districts. Every year, the lake attracts thousands of migratory birds. These include flamingos, pelicans, shovelers, waders, common cranes, pintails, bar-headed geese, grey leg geese, tufted
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Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary welcomes surge of migratory birds as to
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The sanctuary, well-known as the home of the highest density of one-horned rhinoceroses in India, has seen the arrival of these birds since early November, drawing both domestic and international tourists.
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