A tragic incident at Sela Lake in Arunachal Pradesh claims one tourist's life, leaves another missing after ice cracks. Army rescue teams brave extreme conditions in ongoing search operation.
Discover Lake Natron in Tanzania, a crimson alkaline lake with pH levels as high as ammonia. It petrifies animals, yet hosts flamingo colonies, revealing Earth's extreme balance.
Nearly a year after a 3.4 crore restoration plan, Putheri lake in Chennai remains plagued by sewage inflow, encroachments, and dumping. Partial work completed, but health concerns grow.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directs officials to create a comprehensive five-year plan for Chilika Lake, focusing on dredging, fisheries, and tourism development.
Naganthaangal lake's ecological restoration by Tata Communications has boosted groundwater levels, improved water quality, and attracted birds, transforming Upparapalayam village near Tirumullaivoyal.
Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation finalises 18 fee car parking zones in Salt Lake, adding 8 new stretches. New mobile app for parking management to be introduced. Details inside.
Odisha government, with IIT Madras, drafts a Rs 2,000 crore project to restore Chilika lagoon's ecosystem, boost fisheries, and promote sustainable tourism. Key interventions planned.
Odisha's 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026 inaugurated, highlighting conservation-led tourism, global participation, and community-driven initiatives like the Chilika Boat Race. Explore Asia's largest lagoon.
A one-day rowing competition at Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake saw over 100 athletes compete. The event, organized by the Chandigarh Rowing Association, featured intense races and celebrated young talent.
Odisha ministers met FM Nirmala Sitharaman seeking central support for Chilika Lake conservation. IIT Madras study reveals severe siltation threatening Asia's largest lagoon. Read more.
Discover India's top winter sanctuaries for migratory birds. From Bharatpur to Chilika, explore where thousands of winged visitors flock. Plan your birdwatching trip now!
Chennai's iconic 1897 Bharat Insurance Building on Anna Salai is undergoing a major 20-month restoration to revive its domes, spires, and towers. Discover how this heritage landmark is being saved.
Explore the magical morning birdwatching at Goa's Karmali Lake, a misty paradise teeming with kingfishers, herons, and the formidable 'King Croc'. Discover why this man-made lake is a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts.
Chennai's Chitlapakkam Lake inaugurated after 6-year restoration, yet faces sewage, safety & funding woes. Only half of ₹25 crore project complete. Residents demand action.
Wildlife authorities in Chilika have launched a massive 24x7 anti-poaching operation with drones and 80 personnel to safeguard lakhs of migratory birds during the New Year 2026 demand surge. Read how they're protecting the avian visitors.
Harprasad Raikwar, 62, clung to a pillar in Lakha Banjara Lake for hours after falling from an elevated corridor. Rescued at dawn, police probe his claim of being pushed. Read the harrowing survival story.
A 58-year-old man from Berhampur died after falling from a floating bridge vessel in Chilika lake near Satapada. The incident highlights safety concerns on the risky Janhikuda-Satapada water route. Read the full report.
Delhi Development Authority launches a Rs 1.1 crore bioremediation project to clean Bhalswa Lake, aiming to eliminate foul odour, reduce algae, and improve water quality for local residents. Bids due by Jan 2.
West Bengal PWD gets Nabanna's approval to repair Salt Lake Stadium, damaged during Messi's visit. Committee investigates, restoration to start in January. Read details.
Hyderabad's HYDRA agency removed 5 acres of illegal parking encroachments from Durgam Cheruvu lake, reclaiming land generating Rs 50 lakh monthly rent. Action follows complaints about the lake's shrinking area.
Nagpur Municipal Corporation's cleanup of the historic Nawab Kua well uncovers a motorcycle, bricks, and iron beams buried in sludge. The restoration aims to revive a lost water source for the city. Read about the plans and challenges.
Despite over Rs 1,200 crore spent in 20 years, Hyderabad's iconic Hussainsagar lake remains choked with sewage and industrial waste. Residents suffer health issues as pollution levels hit dangerous lows. Read the full investigation.
Rayanal Lake in Hubballi's Ward 32 is severely contaminated by sewage, causing a foul stench and health risks. Residents urge authorities for a development plan. Officials promise a DPR soon.
Madhavaram Lake in Chennai will become the city's first restored waterbody to offer jet ski rides and boating from Pongal. The Rs 11.56 crore project aims to create a leisure hub for North Chennai.
Madhavaram Lake in North Chennai is set to open as a major leisure hub with jet ski and boating facilities after a Rs 4.56 crore restoration. A new attraction for Pongal holidays!
A JCB's entry into Vidyaranyapura Lake for alleged BWSSB work sparks confusion among Bengaluru citizens about which body is in charge of lake supervision and conservation efforts.
Lionel Messi has appreciated his 70ft statue in Kolkata's Lake Town, says Minister Sujit Bose. An enquiry committee is probing the Salt Lake stadium fiasco. Details inside.
The sudden, unexplained rise in Lonar Lake's water level has submerged ancient temples. IIT Bombay scientists are now investigating this geological mystery in Maharashtra. Read for details.
A historic clock gifted by Lord Curzon to Sri Darbar Sahib in 1902 has been meticulously restored in the UK after a 2.5-year, ₹95 lakh project. Discover the journey of this forgotten relic.
New research uses ancient Tamil Sangam poetry to prove India's Deccan grasslands are biodiverse savannas, not wastelands, urging urgent conservation action.