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No mining within 10 km from boundaries of national parks: HC to U’khand govt

Jun 13, 2018 21:59

The Uttarakhand high court on Wednesday directed the state government to ensure that there was no mining within 10 km from boundaries of national wildlife parks in the state without nod of the National Wildlife Board read more

This bird park, just a decade ago, was frequented by at least 30 different species of birds, including ruddy shelduck, red wattled lapwings and black headed ibis.

Monday Musings: Is Dr Salim Ali Bird Park headed for a slow, painful death?

May 14, 2018 14:55

Had Pune been a city in Europe, USA or Japan, everyone would have joined hands to cherish this bird park read more

A group from Siddharthnagar slums opposed citizen activists from entering the Dr Salim Ali bird sanctuary on Saturday.

Group opposition greets civic chief’s visit to Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Pune

May 13, 2018 14:37

Land Grab? Siddharthnagar slum dwellers claim ownership of sanctuary land, obstruct PMC work read more

Karnala Bird sanctuary at Karnala in Navi Mumbai

Although sightings increase at Karnala, small birds may be under threat

May 10, 2018 00:54

Every year, nature lovers and forest officials conduct the census on Buddha Purnima. read more

Nainital has been home to a bird conservation sanctuary since 2015 and is an important ornithological site in the state.

Nainital bird festival begins

Apr 27, 2018 21:07

The three-day festival will host a variety of events, including a photography exhibition, workshops, drawing competition and quiz on nature read more

Birds seen on the polluted Mula-Mutha rivers at Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary.

PMC to take legal action against Panchshil Group for cutting 500 trees ‘by mistake’

Apr 09, 2018 16:43

PMC’s move comes after unsatisfactory reply from Panchshil Group to civic body’s notice. read more

Notified in 1990, the Okhla Bird Sanctuary is now one of the 466 important birding areas in India. It is home to 30 species of migratory birds that arrive here from mid-October to mid-November every year.

Noida: Minister Harsh Vardhan’s event at Okhla park delayed as man injured in mishap

Mar 21, 2018 22:36

Union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan and minister of state Dr Mahesh Sharma, who is also the MP of Gautam Budh Nagar, were to lay the foundation stone to start the redevelopment project on Wednesday. read more

Alleged illegal razing of 500 trees at the natural bird sanctuary on the Mula-Mutha riverbank in Yerawada had highlighted the state of its neglect by the civic authorities. A member of the PMC tree authority committee had earlier alleged that Panchshil Group had violated environmental norms by felling more than 500 trees out of the standing 592 trees of various species in the property owned by the group, without seeking permission from the authorities.

CM Fadnavis seeks detailed report over illegal razing of 500 trees at Pune’s Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary

Mar 21, 2018 15:30

Hindustan Times on March 16, 2018 had highlighted the issue with a series of reports (‘Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary: 500 of 592 trees illegally felled). read more

Land of Raheja builder near Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary at Yerwada in Pune on Thursday.

Pune civic body serves notice to Panchshil Group for ‘illegally’cutting down 500 trees

Mar 20, 2018 14:50

As per Section 8 of the Maharashtra (Urban Areas) Protection and Preservation of Trees Act, 1975, no tree owner is allowed to hack fully-grown, live trees without permission from the tree authority, irrespective of the reason. read more

Birds seen on the polluted Mula Mutha river at Dr Salim Ali bird sanctuary in Pune.

All eyes on Pune’s Panchshil Group as 500 trees cut ‘without permission’

Mar 17, 2018 15:12

Pune Municipal Corporation likely to probe the alleged illegal razing read more

The greater flamingo is the most widespread species of the flamingo family.

Flamingo arrival delayed due to prolonged rainfall in Pune

Mar 11, 2018 23:28

Birdwatchers claim that areas comprising of Kumbhargaon,Bhadalwadi and Dalaj used to be natural migration spots for various migratory birds till some years ago. This is the first year that flamingos are arriving later than usual. read more

The 20-acre Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary was popular with birdwatchers but now both birds and birders have abandoned it due to garbage dumping in the area

Treat green spaces in cities as urban sacred groves

Mar 05, 2018 13:02

Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Pune is dying a slow death. This is one more example of our disregard for natural treasures read more

Due to massive garbage dumping and polluted river water, the birds have flown away; and so have the bird watchers.

Pune district collector assures to work for reviving Dr Salim Ali bird sanctuary

Mar 03, 2018 15:15

Collector of Pune district Saurabh Rao took note of HT’s coverage of the nearly defunct bird sanctuary on the banks of the Mula-Mutha river and has committed to prompt and serious action to saving the area. read more

The massive dumping of garbage and a heavily polluted river are among the other reasons behind the reducing frequency of birds visiting the spot.

Can Pune revive Dr Salim Ali bird sanctuary?

Feb 28, 2018 22:37

Once popular among birdwatchers within and outside Pune as the ‘Yerawada Birding Point,’ the spot, in its heydays, used to feature at least 30 different species of bird. However, due to massive garbage dumping and polluted river water, it is no longer... read more

The Gautam Budh Nagar district forest department wants to beautify and revamp the 4.5 square kilometre Okhla Bird Sanctuary.

Forest department to seek Union minister’s advice on beautification of Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Feb 21, 2018 22:49

The forest department said it has been unable to provide facilities for visitors inside the sanctuary owing to non-availability of funds. read more