Tamil Nadu's 2025-26 Synchronized Bird Census Begins
Tamil Nadu initiates a synchronized bird census in two phases, covering wetlands and terrestrial areas. The count is crucial for conservation efforts. Read the full details.
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Madras HC dismisses PIL, fines petitioner ₹1000 over rice mill
Madras High Court dismissed a PIL against a rice mill on a Pudukottai wetland, imposing a ₹1000 fine on the petitioner for acting on 'premature apprehension'. Read the full details of the court's decision.
BMC Takes Over Bhopal's Idle Rs 8.5 Crore Musical Fountain
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.
Drone Ban at Sambhar Lake to Protect Flamingos from Disturbance
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.
Illegal mining devastates Almora wetland, migratory birds vanish
The historic Saryu-Gomti wetland in Bageshwar, once a haven for Siberian birds, lies silent due to illegal mining. Locals mourn the loss of biodiversity and tourism. Read the full investigation.
Ghatora Wetland in Bhagalpur Eyes Ramsar Site Status
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.
Cormorants Nest on Power Pylons in Tamil Nadu Wetland
Great cormorants adapt to habitat loss by nesting on 400kV transmission towers near Chennai. A WII study reveals 59 nests, highlighting a shift to artificial structures for conservation.
BNHS to Participate in Asian Waterbird Census 2025
Bombay Natural History Society joins the Asian Waterbird Census 2025, monitoring Maharashtra's wetlands. A crucial step for migratory bird conservation and habitat protection.
Calcutta HC Directs Wetlands Authority on Fishermen's Plea
Calcutta High Court orders East Kolkata Wetlands Authority to respond in 60 days after fishermen allege illegal wall blocks their fishing grounds for 40+ years. Read the full story.
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary Attracts Over 52,400 Visitors
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.
Eurasian Coots Disappear from Vadodara's Wadhwana Lake
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.
Sirpur Lake loses migratory birds, Ramsar status at risk
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 Fights to Save Ramsar Site Sirpur Lake
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.
Dhanauri Wetland: Ramsar Tag Shelved, Biodiversity Park Planned
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 to set up Centre for Wetland Studies
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.
NGT panel suggests Rs 5 lakh/month fine for BMC over Powai Lake
An NGT-mandated committee recommends a Rs 5 lakh monthly fine per inlet for BMC if untreated sewage continues to flow into Mumbai's Powai Lake. Read the full report and the civic body's proposed action plan.
Best Photos from Around the World on December 5, 2025
A visual journey through December 5, 2025: From a grand welcome for President Putin in Varanasi to the full moon over Kolkata and global news events. See the day's most compelling images.
HC awaits Pallikaranai marshland report, extends construction stay
Madras High Court awaits a detailed report on the digital boundaries of Chennai's Pallikaranai Ramsar site before deciding on a PIL against a residential project. Status quo order extended.
Chilika Lake Depth Decreasing, Threatens Ramsar Site
Asia's largest saltwater lagoon, Chilika, is silting up rapidly. Forest department data reveals alarming depth reduction and massive sludge removal efforts. Read the full report.
First Flamingos Arrive in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Wetlands
The season's first flamingos have landed in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, signalling the start of the annual pink season. Bird lovers celebrate as experts urge stronger wetland protection.
Uttarakhand HC Dissatisfied with Sukhatal Lake Progress
Uttarakhand High Court expresses dissatisfaction with Sukhatal Lake beautification progress, summons officials for December 3 hearing. Read the latest updates on the crucial wetland case.
Reviving Punjab's Lost Wetland Heritage
Punjab launches ambitious mission to restore its disappearing wetlands, combining traditional knowledge with modern conservation to revive water ecosystems and biodiversity.
Odisha Plans Gangua Nullah Rejuvenation via Jaipur Model
Odisha government is transforming Bhubaneswar's polluted Gangua Nullah into an eco-friendly urban wetland, inspired by Jaipur's Amanishah Nullah revival. The project includes sewage treatment plants and flood management.
Rare Black-Headed Ibis Spotted in Thoothukudi
The sighting of the endangered Black-Headed Ibis in Thoothukudi's salt pans signals a major victory for wetland conservation and offers new hope for migratory birds in Tamil Nadu.
Powai Lake Seeks Ramsar Tag - Maharashtra Leads Initiative
Maharashtra government leads initiative to secure Ramsar recognition for Powai Lake, boosting Mumbai's environmental credentials and wetland conservation efforts.
Gogabeel Lake in Bihar declared Ramsar site
Gogabeel Lake in Bihar's Katihar district has been declared a Ramsar site, becoming the sixth wetland in the state to receive this international conservation recognition and marking a significant milestone for biodiversity protection in India.
Assam's Rowmari Donduwa Wetland Pushes for Ramsar Status
Discover why environmentalists and local communities are rallying to designate Assam's Rowmari Donduwa wetland complex as a Ramsar site, protecting its rich biodiversity and ecological significance for future generations.
Loktak Lake Water Quality Declining: Nagaland Study
Groundbreaking research from Nagaland University exposes severe water quality degradation in Manipur's iconic Loktak Lake, raising environmental alarms and threatening biodiversity.
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