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Assam CM inaugurates Saraighat Lake Park in Amingaon, to boost tourism
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday inaugurated the Saraighat Lake Park in Amingaon, aiming to preserve the scenic wetland as a hub for tourism.
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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav pushes Global South's conservation voice at
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
During his meeting with Mumba, Yadav discussed India's unprecedented 250 per cent growth in Ramsar Sites under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, from 26 to 75, in just a few years. He highlighted India's model of wetland conservation, which is supported by strong policy back
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Greenstorm Unveils Winning Images Celebrating Beautiful Wetlands
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 22: The winners of the 16th Greenstorm Global Photography Festival were announced today at a virtual ceremony that brought together leading environmental voices, visual storytellers and an international audience.
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Najafgarh Wetland Encroachment Case: NGT directs DTC to halt construction
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
The bench, comprising Justice Prakash Shrivastava (Chairperson), Sudhir Agarwal (Judicial Member), and Dr A Senthil Vel (Expert Member), in an order passed on July 4, 2025, expressed concern over the absence of a response from the Delhi Transport Corporation, the primary respondent accused o
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Assam Govt reclaims 495 acres of wetland in Goalpara eviction drive: CM Hi
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, CM Sarma said the operation, conducted on Wednesday, underscores the state's commitment to protecting natural ecosystems while ensuring fairness and adherence to the law.
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Flamingos flock to Rajasthan's Sambhar Salt Lake
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Sambhar Lake, the largest saltwater lake in Rajasthan, is known for salt production but is now also recognised as a habitat and transit point for foreign birds like flamingos.
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Uttarakhand CM greets people on World Environment Day, urges people to pla
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"Conservation of nature and environment is both our cultural heritage and responsibility. Under the able leadership and guidance of the respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign has been started to promote environmental conservation," Dhami said in a post on X
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Assam: CM Sarma visits Cachar district to review flood situation
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Sarma underlined the environmental threat posed by the depletion of wetlands. He said that wetlands in and around Silchar, such as Malini Beel, Maheesha Beel, Rangirkhaal and Singerkhal present a vibrant ecosystem serving as natural reservoirs and protecting these wetlands would significantl
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Rare Arctic bird Sabine's Gull makes rare appearance in Nalsarova
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The bird was observed in the open waters of the wetland by sanctuary staff and visiting bird watchers.
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Darjeeling: Elephant strays into North Bengal University campus near Silig
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Rahul Deb Mukherjee, Assistant Divisional Forest Officer (ADFO) of the Kurseong Forest Division, told ANI, "The elephant entered the university campus, which has a significant stretch of forest and wetland, along with ample water sources. The animal is currently resting in the area, and ther
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Rare Indian Skimmer Sighting at Haiderpur Wetland by The Art of Living Spa
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 16: In a landmark moment for Indian conservation, a rare and thrilling sighting of 74 Indian Skimmers (Rynchops albicollis) has been recorded at Haiderpur Wetland. With fewer than 2,500 of these striking birds surviving globally, this congregation is not
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Gujarat CM Patel inspects Mokarsagar Wetland area being developed as touri
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday visited the Mokarsagar wetland area near Porbandar, which is being developed by the state government into a prominent tourist destination at an estimated cost of Rs 200 crore, said a statement from Gujarat CMO on Sunday.
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