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.
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.
Peripheral towns and villages near Lucknow will be included in the 2027 Census as part of the urban agglomeration, reflecting the city's growth. A similar approach will be adopted across Uttar Pradesh.
Vadodara police's SOG unit confiscated a massive illegal stock of e-cigarettes from Ajwa Road. One arrested, another absconding. Read the full details of the raid.
A suspected grenade unearthed in Vadodara's Navapura turned out to be a harmless, decades-old gas grenade. Police have sent it for forensic analysis. Read the full details.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation cleared 30 road projects worth Rs 62 crore in October, but work remains stalled. Officials cite utility surveys, while critics fear cost escalation. Details inside.
India's Supreme Court agrees to hear a plea for including 'intersex' as a category in the national census. The Centre's Solicitor General did not oppose the move. Read the full details.
Srirangapatna Bird Sanctuary in Mandya witnesses a higher influx of migratory birds this season, with over 2,700 birds from 32 species recorded. Ideal weather and water levels create perfect habitat. Plan your visit during the peak season from Dec 20 to J
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation seeks land for permanent shelters for stray dogs following Supreme Court orders. The city's dog population is 47,126, far above the national average. Read more.
Vadodara Central Jail inmates, including convicts, printed 50,000 voter forms for the SIR drive. The jail's press unit, with ₹1.85 crore turnover, is now a key part of the electoral process. Read the full story.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi criticizes Congress over internal power struggles and clarifies the Centre's stance on the EC-led SIR census and MLA poaching allegations. Read the full details.
A family of five from Ahmedabad had a miraculous escape after their SUV collided with a truck and caught fire on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway. Read the full details of the incident and the rescue.
Family alleges grave negligence after a patient at Vadodara's GMERS Gotri was given an expired paracetamol drip. Hospital admits error, orders inquiry. Read details.
Massive flight disruptions at Vadodara airport left passengers stranded. Six IndiGo flights cancelled, two delayed over 4 hours. Read about the passenger ordeal and airline response.
Scientists uncover how birds like ibises use precise V-formation flight to save energy on long journeys. Discover the amazing teamwork behind this natural phenomenon.
IndiGo cancelled all its flights from Vadodara airport on Friday, disrupting hundreds. Air India operated extra flights to Delhi. Passengers faced chaos and extra costs.
Guntur Municipal Corporation fast-tracks merger of 11 villages before Dec 31 census deadline. The move aims to resolve infrastructure and governance issues in the urbanising outskirts. Read the full story.
About 40 VMC Class-I officers began a two-day mass casual leave, alleging extreme mental stress and arm-twisting by elected representatives. The protest highlights a deep rift between Vadodara's administrative and political wings.
Essential UPSC insights for Dec 5: IndiGo's flight chaos due to new pilot rules, Modi-Putin strategic talks, the critical delay of Census 2027, and the push for flex-fuel vehicles. Stay exam-ready.
BJP legislators plan adjournment motion to debate Ahinda communities' condition, alleging Siddaramaiah's policies hinder upliftment. Key issues: SC/ST funds, OBC reservation, caste census.
Chhani police in Vadodara arrested a man from Rajasthan after recovering opium worth Rs 14 lakh from his rented residence. Investigation into the drug source is ongoing.
Manipur's Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba urges the Centre to include the indigenous Meitei faith 'Sanamahi' as a separate religion in the census for accurate representation and cultural preservation.
Telangana High Court directs batch of petitions challenging gram panchayat seat reservations to a division bench. Petitioners argue seats reserved for non-existent populations.
Dhar forest department starts a comprehensive wildlife census covering 100,000 hectares. 200 personnel to use camera traps for tigers & leopards, aiding future conservation plans. #WildlifeCensus #MadhyaPradesh
Three Kerala forest personnel missing during the National Tiger Census in Bonacaud were safely located in Iruthode. The team lost communication after taking a wrong path. Read the full rescue details.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport reports stable bird-strike numbers in 2025, with Aug-Oct being critical. Learn how a multi-layered wildlife management program is ensuring aircraft safety.
Karnataka's caste census faces delays as 13 departments miss deadlines for submitting crucial secondary data. The state government issues a final reminder to ensure compliance.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation announces increased CCTV surveillance and security personnel at Sayajibaug park after visitor registration rule faces backlash. Details inside.
The semi-decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered hanging from a tree in an isolated Vadodara village. Police are investigating the suspected suicide and scanning missing person reports. Read for details.
Vadodara is investing Rs 165 crore in four new sports complexes to reclaim its historic sporting glory and position itself as a support city for the Commonwealth Games 2030. Discover the city's ambitious plans.