Thiruvananthapuram Bird Survey Finds 188 Avian Species
A one-day bird survey in Thiruvananthapuram district recorded 188 species, underscoring the importance of wetlands and green spaces for urban biodiversity. Discover the key findings.
Category : Search result: urban wetlands
NGT Directs Delhi to Report on All Waterbodies
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.
Bengaluru's Call to Action: Protect Urban Wildlife Now
Bengaluru citizens are urged to protect urban wildlife like snakes, birds, and monkeys. Learn how simple actions can save 185 species in India's tech capital.
FIR against bird poachers at Nuh's Akera-Kotla Lake
An FIR has been registered in Nuh after complaints of migratory bird poaching at Akera-Kotla Lake. Forest teams are removing illegal nets. Read about the action and ongoing NGT proceedings.
Odisha's Urban Expansion: New NACs & Municipalities Notified
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Architect Mazzola: Urban renewal must respect local culture
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasized balancing urban regeneration with cultural identity at an IIA Bihar lecture. Learn how Indian cities can grow without losing their soul.
Architect Mazzola: Urban renewal must respect local identity
Notre Dame professor Ettore Maria Mazzola emphasizes urban conservation to maintain regional identity during regeneration. Learn how Indian cities can balance development with heritage.
Why Millions of Birds Migrate to India Each Winter
Discover the epic journey of migratory birds from Siberia to India's wetlands. Learn about their routes, challenges, and why India is a crucial winter refuge. Explore the spectacle!
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.
7 Rare Facts About Flamingos You Didn't Know
Discover 7 fascinating facts about flamingos, including why they turn pink, how they sleep on one leg, and why they migrate to Jaipur's lakes. Uncover the secrets of these elegant birds.
Flamingo City Navi Mumbai faces ecological crisis
Navi Mumbai's iconic flamingo habitats face destruction due to bureaucratic delays. Conservationists warn urgent action is needed to save the wetlands and the city's identity.
Bengaluru Appoints First Urban Designers in GBA
Bengaluru's Greater Bengaluru Authority will appoint urban designers and planners for the first time to transform city infrastructure. Applications open until Dec 15.
50-Hectare Nagar Van Inaugurated in Mokokchung, Nagaland
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New York's Contradictions: The City That Never Ceases to Amaze
Explore how New York City continues to evolve while maintaining its unique paradoxes - from wealth inequality to cultural diversity, and discover what makes it eternally fascinating.
Odisha's Urban Boom: Coastal & Industrial Transformation
Discover how Odisha is transforming from coast to core with massive infrastructure development, smart city projects, and economic diversification driving unprecedented urban growth.
Special Governance Zones: India's Urban Solution
Discover how India's proposed Special Governance Zones could transform urban infrastructure and tackle the administrative crisis plaguing major cities. A revolutionary policy approach to urban reform.
Bengaluru's civic apathy hurts Karnataka rankings: Survey
Shocking survey reveals Bengaluru residents' indifference toward civic issues is negatively impacting Karnataka's overall performance in urban governance metrics. Discover why India's tech capital is failing basic citizen engagement tests.
71 Villages Seek BMC Integration for Urban Amenities
Seventy-one villages on Bhubaneswar's outskirts are formally requesting integration into the municipal corporation to access improved water supply, sanitation, roads, and other urban amenities currently lacking in their areas.
India's Top 10 Dirtiest Cities 2025 Ranking Out
Exclusive 2025 rankings reveal India's most polluted urban centers. Discover which cities topped the dirtiest list and the critical factors behind their poor environmental performance.
Mumbai's Vanishing Communities: Urban Isolation Crisis
Exploring the social breakdown in Indian metros like Mumbai, where gated communities and digital isolation have replaced traditional neighbourhood bonds and children's play spaces.
Page 1 of 4