Following the 2025 Sambhar Festival, Jaipur Rural residents petition BJP MP Rao Rajendra Singh to declare the Ramsar site a bird sanctuary, citing urgent conservation needs to protect 340+ bird species and boost eco-tourism. Act now to save this vital eco
Rajasthan's tourism festival at Sambhar Lake faces fierce opposition from conservationists for violating wetland protection laws during a critical bird breeding season. Learn about the legal battle and ecological impact.
Authorities in Davangere demolished 16 houses built on encroached government land near the railway track. The action followed a High Court order. Read the full report on the crackdown.
Bhitarkanika National Park hosts Mangrove Festival, celebrating its role as a cyclone barrier and Ramsar site, while officials vow action against illegal shrimp farms. Explore the vital ecosystem.
YEIDA initiates a feasibility study for a biodiversity park near Dhanauri wetland, ensuring the core marshland remains untouched. The plan focuses on eco-tourism and conservation. Read more.
Haryana forest dept finds 232 illegal structures near Sultanpur National Park, a key Ramsar wetland. GMDA issues demolition notices to protect the eco-sensitive zone.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation will directly operate the long-dormant Boat Club musical fountain. The Rs 8.5 crore project, inaugurated in 2019, functioned only a week. Read about the revival plan and environmental concerns.
Wildlife photographers using drones at Jaipur's Sambhar Lake are stressing protected flamingos for social media likes. Forest department bans drone flights, but enforcement remains a challenge. Read more.
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal market built by a habitual offender on HSIIDC land, seizing assets worth lakhs. This marks the third anti-encroachment drive in the city within a week. Read more.
Bhagalpur's Ghatora Wetland moves closer to becoming a Ramsar Site. Recent surveys recorded 65-70 bird species, boosting its international conservation prospects. Read more.
Uttarakhand High Court directs state to demarcate encroached land and create a portal. Next hearing on Dec 30. Read the full details and court's directives here.
Hyderabad's Hydraa agency secures 20 acres of prime government land worth Rs 1,700 crore in Nizampet and Old City. Operations curb illegal encroachments and aim to restore crucial stormwater drains.
Gujarat's Khijadiya bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, saw over 52,400 visitors in 2024-25. Bird species rose to 332. It will be a model at Vibrant Gujarat Conference.
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) demolished illegal kiosks & carts on Station Road to ease traffic. Officials warn against re-encroachment. Read about the drive and resident concerns.
Bengaluru police arrest a man for illegally occupying 482 acres of forest and government land in Kengeri using fabricated documents. Read the full investigation details.
Massive discovery of dinosaur footprints, likely from Plateosaurs, found on Alpine cliffs near a Winter Olympics site. The 200-million-year-old prints reveal ancient herds. Read more!
Pune Municipal Corporation mandates real-time air pollution sensors & LED indicators at large construction sites within 15 days. Non-compliance risks stop-work orders and fines. Learn the new rules.
A Bombay High Court panel reveals systemic failure in Mumbai's pollution control. Only 4 of 36 sites followed guidelines. Read the shocking details and what it means for citizens' health.
Indore's Sirpur Lake, a Ramsar site, sees a 50% drop in migratory birds as water hyacinth covers 150 acres. Experts warn of ecological collapse and threat to its protected status. Read more.
Indore accelerates efforts to save Sirpur Lake from sewage-fueled water hyacinth. A new 20-MLD STP and phytoremediation aim to restore the Ramsar wetland. Read about the rescue plan.
A stone pillar at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Virupaksha Temple in Hampi was found damaged. The ASI has initiated an investigation into the incident. Read more.
ASI serves notice to ropeway firm for unauthorized constructions at Raigad Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Heritage experts warn of potential loss of status if violations continue. Read the full story.
Uttar Pradesh to transform historic Yahiyaganj Gurdwara in Lucknow into a major heritage tourism site with Rs 2 crore fund for conservation and visitor facilities. Explore the sacred site linked to two Sikh Gurus.
Gujarat government inspected 2,600 construction sites across 17 municipal corporations in 3 days, imposing fines totalling nearly Rs 123 lakh for air pollution violations. Read the full report.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation's special drive removes unauthorized stalls from parks & green belts, issuing 47 challans. Action aims to ease congestion for morning walkers.
Chandigarh Municipal Corporation cracks down on illegal encroachments in Sector 26 and Manimajra, issuing 29 challans. The drive targets footpath obstructions and unauthorized commercial activities.
Jalandhar Municipal Corporation launches a major anti-encroachment drive, demolishing over 50 illegal structures including shops and booths. Read about the crackdown and its impact.
UP govt abandons Ramsar tag for Dhanauri wetland near Noida airport, opts for a 112-hectare biodiversity park. Core wetland to be preserved, but construction ban avoided. Read the full story.
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) establishes a Centre for Wetland Studies to combat wetland loss, focusing on Ramsar sites like Vembanad Lake. A new study reveals an 85% drop in its water carrying capacity.