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SC notice to Centre on plea alleging 'vague' definition of wetlandThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the definition of wetlands. Petitioners argue the current definition is vague and exclude...26 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST- How to identify if the snake near your pond is a cottonmouth or just a harmless watersnakeMany people mistake snakes for cottonmouths. Experts say to look for specific features. Cottonmouths have stout bodies and dark facial stri...21 May, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
- Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...20 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Top 5-letter words of the day with 'A': Meaning, pronunciation and examples to boost your vocabulary today5-letter words with 'A' meaning explained: Learning new words daily enhances vocabulary and communication, with five-letter words starting ...10 Apr, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules, asks states, UTs to set up authorityThe ministry has also directed that each state and Union Territory will have to set up an authority that will define strategies for conserv...08 Jan, 2020, 10.24 PM IST
- Wetlands issue deserves very serious attention: SC to Centre"This wetlands issue deserves much serious attention. If there are no wetlands left, it will affect agriculture and several other things", ...04 Oct, 2017, 06.49 PM 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
- Central body for conservation of wetlands to get extension beyond February 1308 Feb, 2017, 09.47 PM IST
- Notifications on wetlands baffle green activists16 Jan, 2017, 10.06 AM IST
- Identify wetlands in atleast 5 to 10 districts: National Green Tribunal to states, UTs"The process to identify and notify wetlands by each states and UTs has to be finalised by July 22, the next date for hearing the case," th...19 May, 2016, 04.40 PM IST
- Use of wetlands for sewage disposal "disturbing", says governmentJavadekar told Lok Sabha that while 115 sites have been identified as wetlands under the Wetlands Conservation Programme, it is open to add...03 May, 2016, 03.50 PM IST
- Plea to protect wetlands: NGT asks Centre, States to impleadBhushan, who was appearing for petitioner Anand Arya, sought direction to the Centre and states not to permit any activity in and around th...20 Nov, 2015, 03.39 PM IST
- NGT directs UP to expeditiously identify wetlandsA wetland is a land area that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, and has a distinct ecosytem.09 Jan, 2015, 03.34 PM IST
- Ban construction on wetlands in Maharashtra: HCA division bench of Justice V M Kanade and Justice S C Gupte also directed the government to state if it will adopt the Centre’s wetland at...15 Oct, 2013, 05.24 AM IST
- 2 mangrove stretches at risk from dumpingTwo mangrove stretches, in different parts of the city, are facing a threat from illegal debris dumping and reclamation.20 Feb, 2013, 03.10 AM IST
- Centre notifies wetland rulesRecognising wetlands as sensitive ecosystems with high biodiversity values, the Centre on Thursday notified rules for their conservation an...03 Dec, 2010, 06.22 AM IST
- New norms to preserve wetlands notifiedThe environment ministry has moved to protect India’s wetlands that support a large varieties of flora and fauna and are facing threat from...03 Dec, 2010, 01.02 AM IST
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