PM Modi praises rise in patents in India, Lays stress on right disposal of E-wasteIn his first monthly 'Mann ki Baat' address of 2023, the PM spoke on several issues, from promotion of millets to recognition of talent amo...
30 Jan, 2023, 12.31 AM IST
2022 was a crucial year for India in combating climate change, reverse nature lossCalling on people to adopt an environmentally conscious lifestyle that focuses on mindful and deliberate utilisation instead of mindless an...
28 Dec, 2022, 04.04 PM IST
Four more Indian sites recognised in Ramsar List as wetlands of international importanceThe aim of the Ramsar list is "to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands which are important for the conservation of glo...
14 Aug, 2021, 11.23 AM IST
Ladakh's Startsapuk Tso, Tso Kar lake complex added to list of Ramsar siteIn a tweet, Union Environment Prakash Javadekar said, "Happy to share that high-altitude wetland complex in Changthang region of Ladakh is ...
24 Dec, 2020, 01.30 PM IST
IIT Madras' dredging methodology helps Odisha's Chilika Lake to triple Irrawaddy Dolphin populationNew Delhi, May 29 () A research project by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has helped Odisha's Chilika lake, Asia's largest...
29 May, 2020, 02.11 PM IST
10 more Indian wetlands get global importance tagThe new Indian sites include Nandur Madhameshwar bird sanctuary (Maharashtra); Beas conservation reserve, Keshopur-Miani community reserve ...
29 Jan, 2020, 10.31 AM IST
COP14: India identifies 130 wetlands for priority restorationThe highest number of such identified wetlands are in Uttar Pradesh (16) followed by Madhya Pradesh (13), Jammu & Kashmir (12), Gujarat (8)...
07 Sep, 2019, 08.48 AM IST
Centre decentralises management of wetlands; 'Wise Use' principle to widen ambit of permitted activitiesSeeking to protect over 2 lakh wetlands across the country, Centre has come out with rules to identify and manage these ecologically fragil...
28 Sep, 2017, 08.49 AM IST
India, Bhutan experts join hands to save black-necked craneDescribed by environmentalists as a symbol of the "cultural identity of the Himalayan ecosystem", the black-necked crane is facing a grim b...
15 Feb, 2015, 02.09 PM IST
- Gujarat wants Khijadia as a Ramsar site
After Nalsarovar, the state forest department wants Khijadia bird sanctuary in Jamnagar district as a Ramsar site.
03 Feb, 2015, 04.52 PM IST
Panel suggests speedy green approvals in mining, power sectorsThe panel, headed by former Cabinet Secretary TSR Subramanian, has recommended identification and pre- specification of 'no go' forest area...
30 Nov, 2014, 11.03 AM IST
Florican spotted in Sokhaliya region of AjmerMonsoon is a joyful time for scientists and bird watchers with many rare bird species being spotted.
09 Aug, 2014, 01.12 AM IST
Bollywood filmmakers love showcasing India & its beautiful destinations on celluloidIndia is beautifully celebrated on celluloid and most Bollywood filmmakers love to showcase our country in their film shoots!
25 Jul, 2014, 06.04 PM IST
Threat to wetland an election issue for fishermen, farmersSpread over an area of 40.1 sq km, the lake, which is listed in the Ramsar Convention, supports livelihood of over 1,200 families living in...
22 Apr, 2014, 12.21 PM IST
- Census reveals less diversity of migratory birds at Punjab's Kanjhli wetland
In the latest Asian Waterbird Census (AWC), lesser diversity of migratory birds has been witnessed at Kanjhli - Punjab's smallest wetland f...
30 Jan, 2014, 02.41 AM IST
Sikkim wants RAMSAR inclusion of its wetlandsInclusion of well deserving high altitude lakes of tiny Indian Himalayan state Sikkim into the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Imp...
17 Apr, 2013, 04.26 PM IST
- Fire breaks out in Bhitarkanika National Park
A blaze on Friday morning broke out in parts of Bhitarkanika national park, a Ramsar wetland site, causing destruction of mangrove species ...
23 Apr, 2010, 09.41 PM IST