Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Nayar river is vanishing - a yatra reveals conservation goes beyond science and policy" appearing in ‘The Down To Earth’ dated 03.06.2025. The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Nayar …
While the eyes of the world are focused on the renowned conductor Zubin Mehta conducting the Bavarian State Orchestra in the backdrop of the terraced Mughal gardens of Srinagar, a small but equally remarkable ceremony took place in the Town Hall in Pampore on Thursday morning. In a historic moment …
SC Greenlights 26,000-Cr Plan Mumbai: Wildlife activists said the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) project, which received clearance from the apex court last week, should not “disrupt movement of animals” in sanctuaries. Campaigners feel that the railway network, which will cut through Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and Tungareshwar sanctuary, …
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Wednesday restrained Uttam Steels and Associates (Consortium) and Shiv Nadar University from any construction or reclaiming of land in the Dadri wetlands and its catchment area in Greater Noida. A bench headed by NGT chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar directed the Uttar Pradesh Environment Directorate, …
Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter Gau Raxa Hitraxak Manch and Gauchar Paryavaran Pouchav Trust Rajula Vs Union of India & Others dated 22/08/2013 regarding granting Environmental Clearance (EC) to expansion of a Port - M/s Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd. (R-3).
Large scale tree-cutting, destruction of hills and quarrying, pollution of water bodies and the erection of cellphone towers are taking a toll on the diverse habitats available for birds in the city, said ornithologist Prabhakar Kukdolkar, a former forest department official. “About 410 species of birds have been recorded in …
The changing climate and environmental factors are reflecting on the habitats of the birds too, especially a variety of water birds, that come to the Malabar region. In the recent years, some varieties have made the place their regular habitats, say experts. According to the local bird enthusiasts, they have …
Study on disappearance of Sandwich Tern from the estuary begins The disappearance of Sandwich Tern, one of the unique migrant bird species found in the Kadalundi Vallikkunnu Community Reserve, from the Kadalundi estuary over the past couple of years has raised concerns about the changes taking place to the ecology …
One of Asia's biggest wetlands, Keshopur Chamb, which was on the verge of extinction owing to an assortment of reasons, has got a fresh lease of life with a booster dose of Rs 8.10 crore. The wetland, spread over an area of 850 acres and renowned for attracting migratory birds …
Wild boar should be removed from the list as it was causing extensive damage to crop: Minister The second meeting of the State Biodiversity Board held here on Friday reviewed the action taken so far on the decisions arrived at the previous meeting in Chennai and the proposed formation of …
Twenty species of rare, endemic and migrant birds have been recorded in the Grizzled Giant Squirrel Sanctuary in Srivilliputhur during a recently concluded bird survey. S. Chandrasekaran, Member of the Bombay Natural History Society, who was part of the survey, said the rare endemic species included Sri Lankan Frogmouth, Mountain …
For dumping garbage in the lake despite an interim order The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Southern Bench, on Thursday directed the Pallavaram Municipal Commissioner to appear before it and explain why the civic body continues to dump waste in ‘Periya Eri’ (lake) in spite of an interim order against it. …
One of the longest sewage drains in Delhi — the Najagfarh drain — has become a favoured destination for both migratory and resident birds with over 75 different species flocking there this January. The drain that passes through Najafgarh in South-West Delhi forms a huge wetland area along a 12-km …
Jaipur: The Man Sagar is teeming with birds these days and it’s time again for the annual bird fair in Pink City. Compared to previous years, the lake has significantly improved. The stench is now a thing of the past, but there is still a lot that needs to be …
Climate change vulnerability assessments are becoming mainstream decision support tools for conservation in the US, but they may be doing migratory species a disservice.
The 16th Birding Fair, starting at the scenic Man Sagar lake here this Friday, will be devoted to conservation of urban lakes which are getting extinct at an alarming rate because of lack of priority and inadequate administrative control in most of the cities. Ironically lakes are dying out at …
IMPHAL: Wildlife books, written a few decades ago say that many species of animals and birds were available in plenty in Manipur. Till recently, people caught and killed leopards, tigers, bears and other animals in villages. When tribals set bush fire in the mountains near Imphal, terrified animals rushed towards …
While the percentage of migratory birds which arrived at Harike wetland this year has gone down by almost 30 per cent, the number of species spotted has gone up by six. During a recently concluded survey, a total of 72,562 birds of 79 species were spotted. During the previous census …
Chhattisgarh may not be yet on the radar of international travellers, but it does get flocks if not hordes of winged visitors from all parts of Asiatic Region, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and Eastern Himalayas. The visitors, which include Gadwall, Marsh Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Wood Sandpiper and Common …
The Bombay High Court on Friday asked the Maharashtra government and others to file a response to a petition opposing construction of a sugar factory in Aashti village of Solapur district on the grounds that it would damage ecology and pollute environment. The petition filed by Aashti Grampanchayat alleges that …
First Such Tie-Up With A State In India Ahmedabad: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s oldest and the largest global environmental organization, has joined hands with the Gujarat government to conserve state’s flora and fauna. This is a one-of-a-kind arrangement where an Indian state has tied up …
