India showcases its wetland conservation model at COP15, cites its achievements28 Jul, 2025, 06.14 PM IST
Mapping, demarcation of J-K wetlands to be completed by March endThe mapping and demarcation of wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir is ongoing and expected to be completed by March. The Forest Minister stated t...
04 Mar, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
Earth has lost one-fifth of its wetlands since 1700 - but most could still be savedBeing close to a reliable source of water and generally flat, wetlands were always prime targets for building towns and farms. Draining the...
10 Feb, 2023, 12.30 PM IST
Begusarai wetland becomes Bihar’s first & India’s 39th site of international importance12 Nov, 2020, 07.18 PM 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
CMFRI, ISRO sign MoU for mapping smaller wetlandsAn MoU has been signed between the CMFRI and ISRO's Space Applications Centre to develop a mobile app and a centralised web portal with a c...
12 Apr, 2019, 07.42 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
Supreme Court expresses concern over disappearance of wetlands in IndiaA wetland is a land area that has water, either permanently or seasonally, and it takes on the characteristics of a distinct ecosystem.
20 Jul, 2017, 06.36 PM IST
SC pulls up Centre for defying wetlands orderIn April, the SC had set a deadline of June-end for the government to notify the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, but the Cent...
14 Jul, 2017, 06.47 AM IST
SC directs Centre to take steps to preserve over 2 lakh wetlandsIn a major direction to preserve ecologically crucial wetlands threatened by encroachment in many parts of the country, the Supreme Court d...
09 Feb, 2017, 04.24 PM IST
34 encroachments in the buffer zone of the Kasavanahalli and Kaikondarahalli lakesCivic authorities have razed some homes at Shubh Enclave, off Sarjapura Road, in a bid to restore the storm water drain connection to the 5...
10 Aug, 2016, 10.30 AM IST
Punjab plans amphibious vehicles at Harike wetlandTo promote water tourism in the state, Punjab government has planned to introduce amphibious vehicles which can run both on water and land ...
13 Dec, 2015, 04.40 PM IST
- National Green Tribunal asks UP govt to identify all wetlands
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the UP government to "expeditiously" notify all wetlands in the state, and ordered the Yamuna E...
10 Jan, 2015, 04.30 AM 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
Fencing on water to stop Bangladesh influxReplicating the Singapore 'skid marine hedge model', this floating fence will help to prevent immigrants trying to enter into the mainland ...
26 Aug, 2014, 11.33 AM IST
- Coastal zone violations to be mapped
Union minister for environment and forests Jairam Ramesh declared on Wednesday that a comprehensive mapping of all coastal regulatory zone ...
09 Jun, 2011, 03.52 AM IST
- New norms to preserve wetlands notified
The 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