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PRESERVATION OF WETLANDS
Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari voices concern over concretisation of Kolkata, says green cover rules were being ignored- In 2024, archaeologists peeling back estuary mud found wooden stakes and footprints, and they weren't just wet timbers: They changed what we know about daily life in Mesolithic Britain
- What archaeologists found inside this untouched Bronze Age village, hidden in mud for centuries, revealed daily life in stunning detail
- In 2024, A New York homeowner was mowing the lawn and strange “baseballs” in the grass revealed an Ice Age Mastodon jaw beneath the yardDuring a routine lawn mowing session in Orange County in 2024, a homeowner made a remarkable discovery that reshaped their understanding of...18 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
- In the 1960s, Australian farmers digging through Queensland wetlands uncovered strange skulls that sparked debate over whether early Australians looked archaicFossils found at Kow Swamp, Australia, initially suggested archaic human presence due to robust skulls. However, later studies revealed the...14 May, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
- 7 hours drive from Bengaluru lies a magical lake turns 'pink' during this time of the yearPulicat Lake near Chennai has transformed into a breathtaking spectacle, with thousands of flamingos creating a vibrant pink landscape. Thi...13 Apr, 2026, 12.10 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
- India gets Ramsar tag for 2 wetlands, PM Modi lauds effortsTwo Indian wetlands, Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch, are now Ramsar sites. This brings India's total to 98. Prime M...31 Jan, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
- 'Don't depend on anyone' for change: The rule Zerodha's Nithin and Nikhil Kamath learnt from their motherRevathi Kamath, a veena player and mother of Zerodha founders, advocates for wetlands preservation and public involvement in environmental ...25 Apr, 2025, 10.41 AM 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
- Lamphelpat waterbody project: A majestic lake in Manipur undergoes remarkable revivalThe Lamphelpat Waterbody Project in Manipur aims to develop flood risk management, water security, and socio-cultural, economic, and enviro...13 Mar, 2024, 08.22 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
- 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
- Bird-watchers' paradise Gharana wetland dying a slow deathThe wildlife protection department was in possession of only five acres of marshy land in the wetland while the rest was being occupied by ...03 Jan, 2016, 02.02 PM IST
- Bird-watchers' paradise Gharana wetland dying a slow deathHe said the wildlife protection department was in possession of only five acres of marshy land in the wetland while the rest was being occu...03 Jan, 2016, 10.25 AM IST
- Kerala declares June 22 as 'Snake Bird Day'Known as darter-Anhinga melanogaster in scientific parlance, snake bird is a large slender long-necked water bird and is mostly black with ...22 Jun, 2015, 06.34 PM IST
- Wetland studies to preserve perennial riversThey are the storehouses of water at the highest level one can imagine, formed naturally several thousands of years ago.05 Jun, 2015, 05.42 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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