Migration Interrupted: Climate Change Is Altering the Routes Birds Have Followed for MillenniaMigratory birds face new challenges as climate change alters their ancient journeys. Rising temperatures and unpredictable weather disrupt ...
03 Feb, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
New Ramsar sites announced in Tamil Nadu and other regionsIndia has added four new Ramsar sites, including bird sanctuaries and wetlands in Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, and Jharkhand, bringing the total to ...
03 Feb, 2025, 11.43 AM IST
India equals China as Bihar's Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries added to Ramsar listTwo wetlands in Bihar, Nagi and Nakti Bird Sanctuaries, have been added to the global list of wetlands of international importance under th...
07 Jun, 2024, 11.54 AM IST
Punjab: 40,000 to 50,000 migratory birds arrive at Harike wetland07 Jan, 2024, 09.35 AM IST
NISAR: NASA-ISRO radar mission to provide dynamic view of forests, wetlandsThe joint radar mission between NASA and ISRO, NISAR, will offer detailed insights into two types of ecosystems - forests and wetlands - vi...
28 Oct, 2023, 11.04 AM IST
World Environment Day: Flawed policies of big nations have hurt poor countries, says PM ModiIn a video address issued on the World Environment Day, Modi said that even though such countries achieved the goals of development, the en...
06 Jun, 2023, 12.18 AM IST
Conserving wetland ecosystems key for poverty alleviation, says Assam ministerOn the eve of World Environment Day, SAFE in association with Progyan Foundation for Research and Innovation (PFRI) organised the Multistak...
04 Jun, 2022, 06.32 PM IST
Desperate race against fires in world's biggest tropical wetlandsThere have been a record-shattering 14,764 fires in the Brazilian Pantanal this year, according to satellite data from Brazil's National Sp...
15 Sep, 2020, 09.46 AM 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
Yamuna floodplain was in sordid state before event: AoL to NGTAoL told the green panel that cultural and religious activities were permitted at the site and there was no bar on holding of the extravaga...
10 Aug, 2017, 08.12 PM IST
We haven’t damaged Yamuna floodplains’ ecology: Art of LivingArt of Living refuted allegations that its 3-day event damaged Yamuna floodplains. The National Green Tribunal's ordered it to pay Rs 5 cro...
06 Jun, 2016, 09.27 PM IST
Process for revising framework for wetlands initiated: GovernmentEnvironment Minister Prakash Javadekar said that the government is also mulling upgrading the existing Wetland Research and Training Centre.
01 Feb, 2016, 06.57 PM IST
- Experts, eco-scholars conduct annual water bird census
The event was organised with the help of ministry of forest and environment and PEACE institute charitable trust, a Delhi based NGO, and Gu...
03 Feb, 2014, 01.06 AM IST
World Wetlands Day: Need to save our marshlands and mangrovesThe sight of dead mangroves standing still in the disturbed wetland near Seawoods railway station, as hectic landfill and flattening work t...
02 Feb, 2014, 05.48 PM IST
- Dwindling wetlands, waste recycling major concerns
Environmentalists and citizens are concerned about dwindling wetlands and the need to recycle non-biodegradable waste like plastic.
05 Jun, 2013, 03.18 AM IST
- State govt to kick off mangrove rejuvenation drive in Mumbai
In an ambitious attempt to rejuvenate mangroves in Mumbai, the state government is about to launch a Rs 50 lakh mangrove plantation program...
01 Feb, 2013, 12.50 AM IST
- PFA launches campaign to protect migratory birds
On the occasion of World Animal Day on October 4, Thoubal district's People for Animals (PFA) launched a campaign to protect and safeguard ...
05 Oct, 2012, 11.13 PM IST