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SC notice to Centre on plea alleging 'vague' definition of wetlandThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the definition of wetlands. Petitioners argue the current definition is vague and exclude...26 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST- Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...20 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
- Why do tigers rest for 16–20 hours a day? IITian-IFS officer shares fascinating explanation.Tigers need long rest periods for survival. IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi explains this is due to energy conservation. Tigers understand calor...09 May, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- Extreme weather could endanger over one-third of land animal habitats by 2085, study warnsA major scientific study warns that climate change could significantly impact global wildlife in the coming decades. Researchers found that...25 Apr, 2026, 12.26 AM 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
- India showcases its wetland conservation model at COP15, cites its achievements28 Jul, 2025, 06.14 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
- Centre notifies new Wetland Conservation Rules, asks states, UTs to set up authorityThe ministry has also directed that each state and Union Territory will have to set up an authority that will define strategies for conserv...08 Jan, 2020, 10.24 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
- Central body for conservation of wetlands to get extension beyond February 1308 Feb, 2017, 09.47 PM IST
- Identify wetlands in atleast 5 to 10 districts: National Green Tribunal to states, UTs"The process to identify and notify wetlands by each states and UTs has to be finalised by July 22, the next date for hearing the case," th...19 May, 2016, 04.40 PM IST
- Use of wetlands for sewage disposal "disturbing", says governmentJavadekar told Lok Sabha that while 115 sites have been identified as wetlands under the Wetlands Conservation Programme, it is open to add...03 May, 2016, 03.50 PM IST
- Few wetlands impacted due to urbanization, development activities: GovernmentA few wetlands in the country have reportedly been impacted due to various developmental activities and urbanization, the government said o...01 Aug, 2014, 09.30 PM IST
- Few wetlands impacted due to urbanisation, development activities: GovernmentA few wetlands in the country have reportedly been impacted due to various developmental activities and urbanisation, the government said.31 Jul, 2014, 03.38 PM IST
- Gujarat government to train locals in wetland conservationAs per the survey of ISRO on Wetlands in Gujarat 18 per cent area of the entire state, which adds to 1,50,174 sq km land are included in we...03 Mar, 2014, 02.50 PM IST
- Government clears proposal for launch of Aquatic ecosystems planThe principal objective of the project is holistic conservation and restoration of the water quality of lakes and wetlands.07 Feb, 2013, 02.27 PM IST
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