Once thought extinct in Thailand, the elusive flat-headed cat has been captured on camera traps, revealing a breeding population. This conservation success highlights the importance of wetland protection. Discover the full story.
Mangaluru's forest department reports a significant rise in olive ridley turtle hatching rates to 74% this season through proactive conservation efforts. Discover how advanced planning is saving these endangered species.
Tigress PN-224 released into Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, a milestone in India's second interstate tiger translocation project. Continuous monitoring underway.
Nearly 200 volunteers, including students and experts, participated in Tamil Nadu's synchronized wetland bird census in Madurai, aiming to track species trends and boost conservation efforts.
For over 20 years, India's Supreme Court and PMO have intervened to shield the ecologically fragile Aravalis from mining and construction. Discover the legal saga of conservation.
NGT mandates a detailed report on Delhi's vanishing wetlands. Land-owning agencies must disclose encroachment, water quality, and revival plans. Read the full story.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Uttarakhand wildlife board has approved a ropeway in Rajaji Tiger Reserve, overriding strong objections from the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The project aims to boost tourism but raises serious conservation alarms.
Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya, Sec-22, Chandigarh, celebrated National Energy Conservation Day with student-led activities promoting sustainability and energy-saving habits.
Andhra Pradesh receives special appreciation from BEE for its exemplary energy conservation efforts, winning national awards since 2015. Discover how the state is setting benchmarks.
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.
Andhra Pradesh's pioneering policies and programs in energy conservation have saved 1.35 million tonnes of oil equivalent, making it a national benchmark. Learn how the state achieved this feat.
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.
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 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.
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.
Goa secured the second prize in the National Energy Conservation Award 2025. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in Delhi. Discover Goa's green achievements.
Karnataka clinches the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 as the best-performing state in energy efficiency, regaining its top spot after a close loss to Maharashtra in 2024. Read about the state's winning strategy.
Kumaon communities in Uttarakhand are reviving a centuries-old tradition of dedicating forests to local deities like Kotgadi Bhagwati to combat degradation. This blend of faith and conservation is proving more effective than legal threats. Discover how di
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) has been honored with the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Read about this prestigious recognition for sustainable efforts.
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.