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
- 720 wetlands identified, listed in GB Nagar; Dhanauri no more residential area
The Forest department of Gautam Budh Nagar has listed 720 water-bodies, marshes and other semi-wet land patches in the district under ‘wetl...
17 Mar, 2016, 12.39 PM IST
Samajwadi Party to contest 2017 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections alone: Akhilesh YadavYadav today said the Samajwadi Party (SP) will contest the coming 2017 Assembly elections in the state alone on the basis of its developmen...
02 Feb, 2016, 10.39 PM IST
Scientists to track mercury in sarus feathersThe International Crane Foundation, in collaboration with IIT-Hyderabad, is set to conduct a six-year research study to assess the effect o...
09 Dec, 2015, 10.19 AM IST
- Sarus Cranes chirp their way to Indore's Yeshwant Sagar Lake
Bird watchers in city have a reason to rejoice as large flocks of Sarus Cranes are winging their way to Yeshwant Sagar Lake, recognized as ...
18 Jun, 2015, 03.49 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
Wetlands facing threat in IndiaBasai Wetland of Gurgaon in Haryana, one of the important bird areas of country, is facing threat of being lost forever.
18 Nov, 2014, 03.03 PM IST
- Six-member panel set up for cranes conservation
After a task force to monitor the critically endangered Great Indian Bustards (GIBs), the state government has now set up an six-member exp...
25 Apr, 2014, 06.25 AM IST
- Decline in Sarus crane population leaves bird watches worried on Big Bird Day
On a day when many in the country are celebrating Big Bird Day (Sunday), bird watchers in Bhopal are worried about rapid decline in populat...
16 Feb, 2014, 04.48 AM IST
New dimensions to Etawah lion safari projectSighting an ostrich in Etawah might not be possible for wildlife enthusiasts right now, but with the state government planning to give the ...
07 Feb, 2014, 04.57 PM IST
- Wildlife Week to focus on state bird sarus
Principal secretary, forest, VN Garg has directed all divisional commissioners and district magistrates to organise activities like debate,...
20 Sep, 2013, 01.43 AM IST
- 22 Sarus cranes spotted this year
Conservation and awareness campaign to protect beautiful Sarus crane has shown results in the rural area of Bhopal as 22 such birds were sp...
04 Mar, 2013, 10.39 AM IST
- Sharp drop in migratory birds number on back of good rains
There is a significant decline in population of migratory birds visiting Bhopal this winter.
15 Feb, 2013, 01.37 AM IST
Experts blame land shortage for lack of breeding space of sarusScanty rainfall followed by delay in sowing of paddy crop are the major reasons for the decline in nesting sites of sarus.
23 Aug, 2012, 05.57 AM IST
- UP forest department gears up for eco-sensitive zones
Acting on the government directives, the state forest department will speed up creation of eco-sensitive zones.
30 Jul, 2012, 01.49 AM IST
Sarus crane habitat faces threat at Yeshwant SagarAt a time when the population of the Sarus crane is reportedly declining in the country, city’s bird watchers have received another shock. ...
13 Jun, 2012, 02.07 AM IST
- UP to plant 6 crore saplings this year
The forest department will start its plantation exercise in the state from Friday by planting trees at Dewa Road. The state will get close ...
01 Jul, 2011, 02.35 AM IST