Affidavit filed by the Chief Wildlife Warden, Assam in the matter of news item titled "the last feral horses in India" appearing in Mongabay, November 5, 2024. The matter relates to the critically endangered status of feral horses in the Dibru-Saikhowa National Park as well as of smuggling of these …
With 40% land reserved for green open spaces that support over 500 varieties of trees and 25 exotic bird species, Hiranandani's Powai township is a prime example of a vibrant, eco-friendly urban hub in the midst of Mumbai's concrete jungle.
Modernization of Mumbai zoo threatens botanical garden A RS 433-crore zoo modernization plan of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai has come in for criticism. Citizen action groups and non-profits alleged the plan would lead to the destruction of the 21-hectare (ha) Jijamata Udyan where the zoo is located. The …
By Michelle Cherian The only genuine untouched lung spaces are the famed Cubbon Park and Lal Bagh, besides the large tracts that the army has inherited from the British in the Cantonment area. There is very little original tree cover left in Bangalore. And the only genuine untouched lung spaces …
S. Aishwarya TENDING WITH CARE: Despite the meagre salary and physical labour, it is their passion for the job that keeps the gardeners going. CHENNAI: A leisure stroll on a refreshingly lush lawn studded with multi-hued flowers is something everyone would crave for. Behind the pleasurable experience of having a …
The biggest challenge facing humankind is to reconcile the impact of humans with the ability of our planet Earth to provide resources and absorb waste. This "crisis" presents a potentially pivotal opportunity for architects, who have a crucial role to play in addressing this challenge. Sustainable cities are the building …
Of the two zones which constitute Earth, land is extremely vulnerable to misuse, distortion, and depredations. Although seas/oceans the other constituent is not free from encroachment and defilement, it is comparatively in much better health. Hence green infrastructure has land-use at the core of discussion. It is presumed that there …
As a pioneer in sustainable development, Singapore has been approached by the World Bank to provide technical assistance on urban planning in neighbouring countries. Vicente Carbona analyses Singapore
It appears that our understanding of the urban ecosystem in our cities will continue to limit our competence in providing environmentally and ecologically sustainable alternatives for urban habitats. One solution, experts argue, is to go vertical, while improving all the other needed services like roads, water and waste disposal. These …
Senior citizens who are disowned by their own children and forced to live in poorly equipped and ill-ventilated old age homes now have a reason to smile with the Tamil Nadu government planning to set up an
THE Local Administration Minister M K Stalin on Tuesday inaugurated the renovated Thiru Vi Ka Park, one of the best-known landmarks in Shenoy Nagar. Later addressing a gathering, Stalin said Rs 1.52 crore had been spent by the civic body to spruce up the park. The circular park with an …
LONDON: Health inequalities between rich and poor are significantly lower in areas with green spaces like parks, forests and playing fields, according to British researchers. The research makes a strong case for the government and urban planners to plan green spaces in cities in order to provide health benefits to …
Ahmedabad: Will the city be grey or green? That's the question before Ahmedabad's citizens and its civic body as a slew of mega civic projects swamp the city, from Bus Rapid Transit System to Kankaria Lake Front Development, Sabarmati River Front Development and numerous other flyovers and railway overbridges. This …
DH News Service, Bagepalli: The monsoon rains this year had ushered in new hopes among the people of Bagepalli. The taluk had witness moderate rainfall, which was suitable for agricultural purposes. It was in this backdrop that it was decided to plant saplings in the premises of every Government School, …
The way cities are created determines our quality of life and forges our behaviour, our values for centuries. If land is saved for a great park it will provide joy to millions for hundreds of years. If park land is not saved but built upon, there will be much less …
