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Assam CM, Union Minister Jal Shakti, discusses plans to rejuvenate Silsako
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, at the latter's official residence in New Delhi on Tuesday.
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Assam-based startup company Kumbhi Kagaz receive praise from PM Modi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Two youths from Assam, Rupankar Bhattacharjee and Aniket Dhar, have started their journey to make paper from water hyacinth by aiming to conserve wetlands and the ecosystem.
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Study reveals impact of animals as architects of Earth
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A new study led by Professor Gemma Harvey from Queen Mary University of London has revealed how hundreds of species shape the landscapes we depend on, from termite mounds visible from space to beavers creating wetlands and hippos carving drainage systems.
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Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary observes World Wetlands Day
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
During the awareness program, the importance of wetlands and their protection for a sustainable future was emphasized, aiming to instil a sense of responsibility among young students.
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CM Yogi stresses need to preserve Ramsar sites, recognises their potential
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Centre has recently added four new Ramsar sites in India, taking the total tally to 89. The new sites included two in Tamil Nadu, one in Sikkim and one in Jharkhand. This makes India the country with the largest number of such sites in South Asia.
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Gujarat accounts for 21% of total wetland area in India, highest among all
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Gujarat's wetlands cover a 3.5 million hectare area which accounts for 17.8 per cent of the state's geographical location. As per the Space Applications Centre-ISRO (2021), a satellite-based observation of Indian wetlands indicated that Gujarat has a total of 17,613 wetlands, spanning over
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World Wetlands Day: The Art of Living Safeguards Nature's Lifelines
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 29: Every year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day reminds us of the vital role wetlands play in sustaining life. This day marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971, an international treaty recognising the critical importance of th
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The Flight of Flamingos has landed again in Navi Mumbai's New Palm Beach
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 28: 11th January 2025, when the first boat began its journey not many were sure if they'll see the pink wonders that descent on the salt sea water bodies of Navi Mumbai, keeping in mind high pollution & AQI concerns in and around Navi Mumbai
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PM Modi congratulates Indore, Udaipur on joining list of 31 Wetland Accred
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indore and Udaipur on Saturday on joining the list of 31 Wetland Accredited Cities in the world, remarking that this recognition reflects India's strong commitment to sustainable development and nurturing harmony between nature and urban growth.<
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J-K: Hokersar Wetland in Srinagar becomes sanctuary for migratory birds, b
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
These wetlands serve as vital stopover points for birds travelling along the Central Asian Flyway, offering food, shelter, and breeding grounds. The rich flora and diverse water bodies make Hokersar an ideal refuge for these avian travellers.
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Palashbari-Sualkuchi bridge over Brahmaputra River, expected to be complet
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The bridge, spanning a total length of 3.6 kilometers, is expected to be completed by June 2028. It would feature a 5.3-kilometer four-lane road connecting Palashbari and a 2-kilometer route to Sualkuchi, alongside elevated roads to protect the wetlands north of Sualkuchi," CM Sarma said.
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Bijnor Mahotsav: Celebrating a Ramsar Site & The Art of Living's Remar
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], November 5: This November, Bijnor district marks a historic milestone - its 200th anniversary - with the grand Bijnor Mahotsav on November 8th, 9th, and 10th, 2024. Bringing together people from across the world with ties to Bijnor, the event will not only cele
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