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PM Modi congratulates locals as Patna Bird Sanctuary, Chhari-Dhand become
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, Gujarat, have been added to the Ramsar sites list.
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TN: District Forest Department holds Drawing, Slogan competition on World
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
On the eve of World Wetland Day, the District Forest Department organised district-level drawing and slogan-writing competitions at Subbiah Vidhyalaya School in Thoothukudi on Thursday.
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Himachal: Una Court orders immediate removal of encroachments from wetland
Updated : 2 months ago IST
A court in Himachal Pradesh's Una district has directed the administration to immediately remove illegal encroachments from a protected wetland area, stressing that any delay would cause serious harm to wildlife habitat and the local ecology.
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Black-headed Ibis, spotted in large numbers in Thoothukudi salt pans in Ta
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The presence of the rare bird species Black-headed Ibis in large numbers in the salt pans (uppul areas) of Thoothukudi district has drawn significant attention from bird watchers and environmental enthusiasts.
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Tamil Nadu: Wetland Bird Census conducted across 20 wetlands in Trichy Dis
Updated : 2 months, 2 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 : 2 months, 3 weeks 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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Gujarat: Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary welcomes over 52,000 visitors as biodive
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is one of India's most ecologically significant wetlands, reflecting Gujarat's steadfast commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable eco-tourism.
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Tamil Nadu: Rare Sighting of Black-headed Ibis seen in Thoothukudi salt pa
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Black-headed Ibis, characterised by its elegant white plumage, black head, and long curved beak, is listed as a "Near Threatened" species in Asia. It is predominantly found in wetlands, riverbanks and salt pans, where it feeds on fish, insects and other small aquatic creatures.
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Assam civil society groups seek Ramsar status for Roumari-Donduwa wetland
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A one-day workshop on "Conservation of Wetlands of Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary, Kaziranga Tiger Reserve" was recently held at Nowgong Girls' College, Nagaon. The event was jointly organised by the Centre for Sustainable Development, Nowgong Girls' College, and the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
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Guwahati: MHA sanctions Rs 692 crore for flood control project in Assam, s
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI after a press conference, Hazarika said, "MHA has given Rs 692 crores under the leadership of Home Minister Amit Shah to develop wetlands into reserves, to bring water from rivers... It will be a game-changer. We are also laying geo mega tubes besides our old embankments."
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NGT directs senior Delhi officials to appear before it over neglect of wat
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Tribunal stated that their physical presence or participation via video conference was essential to facilitate the proper adjudication of the case concerning encroachment and the restoration of water bodies in the capital. The matter will now be heard on November 3.
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Gulab Chand Kataria chairs meeting of Chandigarh Wetland Authority; propos
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Fourth Meeting of State Wetland Authority of Chandigarh was held on September 19 under the chairmanship of the Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria.
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