3 Bird Poachers Arrested in Jajpur, 14 Birds Seized
Forest officials in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested three youths for poaching 14 migratory birds. This is the first case detected in Dalijodi forest range this winter. Read more.
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Thousands of Rare Seagulls Arrive on Karnataka Coast
Thousands of protected migratory seagulls, known locally as 'samudra kaage', have arrived in large numbers on the beaches of Keni and Belekeri in Karnataka's Ankola taluk. Witness this spectacular natural phenomenon.
Govt's NAKSHA Drone Survey to Digitize Urban Land Records
The Centre's NAKSHA programme uses drone surveys to create digital urban land records, aiming to curb illegal construction and simplify property deals for 600 million future city dwellers. Read how it works.
Man arrested for poaching birds in Chilika Lake
Wildlife officials in Chilika arrested a man for shooting migratory birds. Two carcasses and a gun were seized. This is the third such case in two weeks.
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.
Nagari Conclave Concludes: Blueprint for India's Future Cities
The Nagari – Future Cities Conclave in Delhi brought together policymakers & experts to discuss resilient, sustainable, and people-focused urban transformation for India. Explore the key insights.
Magadi Lake Welcomes 4,000+ Bar-Headed Geese
Magadi Lake in Gadag, Karnataka, witnesses the grand return of over 4,000 bar-headed geese, one of India's largest congregations of the migratory species. Discover the significance of this annual avian spectacle.
Chennai's Secret Bird Sanctuaries Revealed
Discover Chennai's lesser-known birding hotspots at Otteri Lake, SRMC campus & Melmaruvathur tank hosting thousands of migratory birds. Plan your winter birdwatching now!
6 Rare Purple Birds Found Across India
Discover India's stunning purple-feathered birds with our complete guide. Learn where and when to spot these rare avian beauties for unforgettable birdwatching experiences.
Migratory Birds Descend on Assam's Historic Pohu Garh
Thousands of migratory birds including Siberian pelicans and rare species have arrived at Pohu Garh, Asia's first natural zoo in Assam. Witness this breathtaking spectacle between November and February.
Migratory Birds Arrive in Ranchi for Winter Season
Ranchi's lakes welcome first migratory birds of winter, boosting eco-tourism. Forest officials enhance anti-poaching measures to protect avian visitors. Discover the birding hotspots!
Nature's Ingenious Eating Solutions Without Teeth
Discover how hens use gizzards, snails use radulas with thousands of teeth, and which mammal has the most teeth. Explore evolution's creative feeding adaptations!
Karnataka faces decline in migratory bird arrivals
Karnataka witnesses alarming decline in migratory birds despite early conservation efforts. Lack of consolidated data hampers protection measures for avian diversity. Urgent action needed.
Urban Distress Cycle: Trust Deficit Drives Public Outrage
Ashwin Mahesh analyzes India's urban crisis where trust deficit makes citizens see every issue as systemic failure. Read how this cycle affects governance.
Eastern Himalayan Birds Threatened by Habitat Loss
A decade-long IISc study reveals how selective logging in Arunachal Pradesh's Eagle Nest Sanctuary threatens Eastern Himalayan bird populations through microclimate changes.
Delhi Summit Shapes India's Urban Sustainability Future
Leading experts convened in Delhi to develop India's sustainable urban development roadmap. Key focus areas include climate-resilient infrastructure and green mobility solutions for growing cities.
Global News Photos: Bihar Swearing-in to Bolivia Landslide
Visual journey through today's key events: Bihar Cabinet preparations, Bolivia landslide devastation, Jammu security measures, and global humanitarian scenes. Explore the stories behind the images.
Rare Sykes's Nightjar First Sighting in Mangaluru
Birdwatchers make historic first sighting of rare Sykes's Nightjar in Mangaluru. Discover this nocturnal bird's significance and conservation importance.
6 National Parks to Spot Migratory Birds in Winter
Discover India's top 6 national parks for spotting migratory birds this winter. From Keoladeo to Kaziranga, plan your perfect birdwatching trip to see spectacular winged visitors.
Himalayan songbird visits Bengaluru in rare sighting
A Himalayan Rubythroat spotted in Bengaluru! Scientist Ashwin Viswanathan explains this rare avian visitor's unexpected appearance. Discover the weather mystery behind this unusual migration.
Rare Birds Make Dima Hasao a Birdwatching Destination
Dima Hasao's Umrangso reservoir welcomes rare avian species including ruddy shelduck and seagulls, creating new eco-tourism opportunities. Discover this emerging birding paradise in Assam.
India's Mega-Cities Sinking: Urban Crisis Deepens
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
3 Amur Falcons Satellite Tagged in Manipur
Three Amur falcons tagged with satellite transmitters released in Manipur's Tamenglong to track migratory routes from Siberia to Africa. Noney district bans airguns to protect birds.
Expert's Health-First Vision for Cities After Nobel Dialogue
Epidemiologist Tolullah Oni, fresh from Nobel Prize Dialogue, advocates for health-centric urban planning in Bengaluru and beyond, addressing climate change and public health crises.
5 Stunning Winter Migratory Birds Transforming India
As winter embraces India, witness the spectacular avian migration featuring Bar-headed Geese, Greater Flamingos, and other exotic birds turning wetlands into vibrant habitats.
Karnataka's urban land monetisation plan for revenue boost
Expert committee recommends strategic urban land monetisation and financial reforms to strengthen Karnataka's economy and fund development projects.
Hawaii Releases 500K Mosquitoes Weekly to Save Birds
In an unprecedented conservation effort, Hawaii is releasing half a million mosquitoes weekly across its forests. Discover how this counterintuitive strategy aims to rescue endangered native birds from extinction.
Secretary Bird's Killer Kick Rewrites Evolution
Discover the astonishing hunting technique of Africa's secretary bird - a feathered predator that delivers lethal kicks with force equivalent to five times its body weight, challenging everything scientists knew about evolution.
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.
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