Tripura High Court directs state govt to form panel to supervise wetlands crucial for migratory birds

Feb 27, 2022

Agartala (Tripura) [India], February 27 : In a significant judgment, the High Court of Tripura on Sunday directed the state government to constitute a...

Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary observes World Wetlands Day

Feb 03, 2025

During the awareness program, the importance of wetlands and their protection for a sustainable future was emphasized, aiming to instil a sense of responsibility...

Gujarat accounts for 21% of total wetland area in India, highest among all states

Feb 01, 2025

Gujarat's wetlands cover a 3.5 million hectare area which accounts for 17.8 per cent of the state's geographical location. As per the Space Applications...

NGT stays illegal construction of university buildings within UP bird sanctuary

Mar 04, 2023

Prima facie, the construction undertaken in ESZ, apart from being impermissible on that count, is also violative of the provisions of the Wild Life...

Himachal CM Sukhu gives call to preserve wetlands

Feb 01, 2024

February 2 is celebrated internationally each year as World Wetlands Day (WWD) and the day also marks the anniversary of the signing of the...

World Wetlands Day: The Art of Living Safeguards Nature's Lifelines

Jan 29, 2025

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], January 29: Every year on February 2nd, World Wetlands Day reminds us of the vital role wetlands play in sustaining life....