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Building resilience through nature: Palladium CEO Amit Patjoshi calls for
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Opening his remarks, he said, "The subject is quite enriching. There is an old Sanskrit is saying 'Prakriti Rakshit Rakshita' which means nature protects when protected." He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced this principle, adding, "An example of the same was given by Dr Viva durin
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Assam: 105,540 waterbirds of 107 species recorded in 7th Kaziranga Waterbi
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
Top 5 wetlands by count are Rowmari Beel (Laokhowa: 15,661 birds), Donduwa Beel (14,469), Katakhal (4,979), Sohola Combined (3,612), Khalihamari (3,463) and top 5 wetlands by Diversity are Rowmari (77 spp.), Donduwa (71), Sohola (69), Kawoimari-Bhoisamari-Diffulo (57), Ververy (53).
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Foreign tourists from over 52 countries regularly visit Chhari-Dhandh to t
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Chhari-Dhandh, a rare habitat lying at the ecological intersection of desert and grassland, attracts thousands of migratory birds every year, including the globally significant Grey Hypocolius (Hypocolius ampelinus). The wetland was declared Gujarat's first Conservation Reserve in 2008, w
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Migratory birds thrive in Kashmir as government strengthens ecological tou
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Government initiatives aimed at restoring wetlands, improving water management, curbing poaching and encouraging sustainable tourism have helped strengthen Kashmir's reputation as a major destination for nature lovers and bird watchers, particularly during the winter months.
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Researchers trace Kaziranga's evolution into last great home of one-horned
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
From the mud below the wetlands of Assam's Kaziranga National Park (KNP), has emerged a story of how residence of the one horned Rhino has evolved through climate change, vegetation shifts, exotic species invasion, and herbivore activity.
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Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary added to Ramsar List, Gujarat's total reaches
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
The Chhari-Dhandh Bird Sanctuary in Gujarat's Kutch district has been accorded the prestigious Ramsar Site status, marking an important milestone in India's wetland conservation efforts. With this inclusion, the total number of Ramsar wetlands in Gujarat has increased to five, further rei
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Chhari-Dhandh becomes Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first Ramsar Site
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Banni's jewel Chhari-Dhandh has been officially declared a Ramsar Site. It is now Gujarat's fifth and Kutch's first wetland of international importance. With the inclusion of the Chhari Dhandh Bird Sanctuary from the Kutch district, the total number of Ramsar Sites in Gujarat has increase
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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announces addition of Two New Wetland
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India's Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day on 2nd February.
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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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