Chhari Dhand Wetland declared a Ramsar SiteForest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia presented the Ramsar certificate to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar on Friday.
07 Feb, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
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
Noida expressway arm to Delhi closed for pipework repair until MondayTraffic on the Noida Expressway's Pari Chowk to Delhi carriageway is diverted from Friday night to Monday morning for urgent underground wa...
07 Jun, 2025, 12.14 PM IST
India plans study on detection of zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humansIndia is launching a major study to detect zoonotic diseases in select bird sanctuaries across Sikkim, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. Using t...
04 Apr, 2025, 07.22 PM IST
Noida: Sudden lane changes in these three areas now attract Rs 1,500 fine; Cameras to monitor violations, issue challansNoida traffic police will implement lane driving rules on three roads to reduce congestion, targeting the Charkha roundabout near Amity Uni...
21 Jan, 2025, 01.09 PM IST
Bihar to bring 'Patna declaration' at international workshop to discuss bird conservation effortsA three-day international workshop on Bird Conservation Initiatives will be held in Patna from February 5. The workshop aims to check illeg...
04 Feb, 2024, 02.48 PM IST
Migatory birds transform Jammu's Gharana wetland into 'bird-watching paradise'In a spectacular annual phenomenon, thousands of migratory birds, ranging from the bar-headed geese to egrets, have descended upon the Ghar...
07 Jan, 2024, 07.38 PM IST
Warm weather keeps migratory cranes in Hungary longerUnusually warm weather in eastern Hungary has led to a record number of cranes staying in the area this autumn. Over 194,000 cranes have be...
02 Nov, 2023, 10.41 PM IST
US FAA sued by environmental groups over SpaceX Starship launch debrisEnvironmental groups including the Center for Biological Diversity, American Bird Conservancy, Surfrider Foundation, Save RGV and the Carri...
02 May, 2023, 12.07 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
Begusarai wetland becomes Bihar’s first & India’s 39th site of international importance12 Nov, 2020, 07.18 PM IST
India among countries whose actions compliant with Paris Agreement goal: PM ModiIndia is one of the few countries whose actions are compliant with the Paris Agreement goal of keeping rise in temperature to below two deg...
17 Feb, 2020, 12.12 PM IST
Check out some facts about the World Migratory Bird DayFor this year, the theme is “Unifying our Voices for Bird Conservation” — focusing on the need for people celebrating the day to communicat...
05 May, 2018, 11.50 PM IST
Government asks export promotion councils to go cashlessIn November last year, the Commerce and MSME Ministry had met the export promotion councils (EPCs) to assess the impact of demonetisation o...
06 Feb, 2017, 08.22 PM IST
- Plea in NGT opposes Okhla eco-zone decision
The National Green Tribunal on Friday sought the Centre's response on a petition that wants the August 19 notification issued by the enviro...
29 Aug, 2015, 05.58 AM IST
Relief on cards for Noida home buyers as government decides to re-designate eco-sensitive zoneRelief is in sight for more than 30,000 apartment owners in Noida as the government has decided to re-designate the eco-sensitive zone arou...
09 Sep, 2014, 07.50 AM IST
New Okhla eco zone plan spares Noida homebuyersThe draft proposes a no-construction zone extending 1.27km from the sanctuary towards the DND flyway in the north but just 100 metres to it...
08 Sep, 2014, 12.12 PM IST