UP govt abandons Ramsar tag for Dhanauri wetland near Noida airport, opts for a 112-hectare biodiversity park. Core wetland to be preserved, but construction ban avoided. Read the full story.
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) establishes a Centre for Wetland Studies to combat wetland loss, focusing on Ramsar sites like Vembanad Lake. A new study reveals an 85% drop in its water carrying capacity.
An NGT-mandated committee recommends a Rs 5 lakh monthly fine per inlet for BMC if untreated sewage continues to flow into Mumbai's Powai Lake. Read the full report and the civic body's proposed action plan.
A visual journey through December 5, 2025: From a grand welcome for President Putin in Varanasi to the full moon over Kolkata and global news events. See the day's most compelling images.
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.
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.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses dissatisfaction with Sukhatal Lake beautification progress, summons officials for December 3 hearing. Read the latest updates on the crucial wetland case.
Punjab launches ambitious mission to restore its disappearing wetlands, combining traditional knowledge with modern conservation to revive water ecosystems and biodiversity.
Odisha government is transforming Bhubaneswar's polluted Gangua Nullah into an eco-friendly urban wetland, inspired by Jaipur's Amanishah Nullah revival. The project includes sewage treatment plants and flood management.
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.
Maharashtra government leads initiative to secure Ramsar recognition for Powai Lake, boosting Mumbai's environmental credentials and wetland conservation efforts.
Gogabeel Lake in Bihar's Katihar district has been declared a Ramsar site, becoming the sixth wetland in the state to receive this international conservation recognition and marking a significant milestone for biodiversity protection in India.
Discover why environmentalists and local communities are rallying to designate Assam's Rowmari Donduwa wetland complex as a Ramsar site, protecting its rich biodiversity and ecological significance for future generations.