Indian coastal cities need to design and build with nature Panaji, the capital city of Goa, was hit by floods in July 2021. Historically, this is not the first time that the city has been flooded since it is built on the marshlands on the floodplains of river Mandovi. A community art project, titled “Mangrave … Continue reading Environment News India
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Gurukul-themed nature classes in all schools under NDMC In a bid to bring students closer to nature and teach them how to preserve the environment, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) is planning to conduct a ‘gurukul’ themed nature class in all its schools. Ancient Gurukula Under this plan, the students will be taught about … Continue reading Environment News India
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Over 120 flap shell turtles found dead in Mumbai, locals suspected for poisoning Over 100 flap shell turtles were allegedly poisoned to death at a lake near India's western city of Mumbai, in a bid to stop them from feeding on illegally-bred fishes. Conservation workers were reportedly alerted about the incident on Saturday after a … Continue reading Environment News India
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Ladakh announces snow leopard as state animal, black-necked crane as state bird The Ladakh Union Territory administration on Wednesday, 1 September announced snow leopard as its state animal and black-necked crane as its state bird. Meanwhile, a notification has been issued by the Principal Secretary of the Union Territory’s Forest, Ecology, and Environment Department on … Continue reading Environment News India
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16 owl species commonly trafficked in country: WWF India Sixteen species of owls have been identified that are commonly trafficked in wildlife trade in India, WWF India has said highlighting that the birds are victims of superstitious beliefs and rituals. TRAFFIC, an organisation that works to ensure wildlife trade is not a threat to the … Continue reading Environment News India
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Elevated corridor to be constructed at NH-37 stretch of Kaziranga National Park After reviewing the proposal, the CM approved the alignment of the corridor and directed the PWD officials to fast-track all necessary measures for execution of the project. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a review of the proposed elevated corridor at the … Continue reading Environment News India
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