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okhla bird sanctuary news

Citizens urge steps to protect Okhla bird sanctuary during barrage repairs

The suggestions include rescheduling unavoidable drainage to reduce ecological disruption, a shift from the current October–November maintenance window to late September–mid-October, (HT Archive)
noida news
Published on Jun 15, 2026 05:22 am IST

Winter spectacle: Over 20,000 birds recorded at Surajpur and Okhla sanctuary

Despite the high numbers, birders highlighted river water pollution, kite strings, cattle grazing and waste dumping as persistent threats to the habitat (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)
delhi news
Published on Jan 13, 2026 03:34 am IST

Two arrested in Noida for embezzling company goods worth ₹2.1 crore

Two arrested in Noida for embezzling company goods worth ₹2.1 crore
others
Published on Dec 21, 2025 04:22 am IST

HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 9 November 2025

Gram it: Roars and growls returned as the National Zoological Park aka Delhi Zoo reopened on Saturday, after being shut for more than two months as part of the precautionary measures taken post detection of avian influenza in its waterbird aviary. In no time, the place was filled with visitors as several people turned up to view animals, such as this tiger in its enclosure.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Nov 09, 2025 12:00 am IST

Injured black kite rescued from tracks near Okhla Bird sanctuary metro station

Train operations were not impacted, with the animal NGO Wildlife SOS called in to swiftly and safely pull out the bird, officials said.
delhi news
Published on Sept 23, 2025 06:06 am IST

Traffic affected in Kalindi Kunj as Police shut two lanes for Kanwar Yatra till July 23

Traffic congestion during the peak hours, in Noida on Tuesday. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
noida news
Published on Jul 16, 2025 06:14 am IST

No water at Okhla sanctuary, UP irrigation dept under fire

The dried up Okhla Bird Sanctuary on Friday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
noida news
Published on Mar 24, 2025 06:48 am IST

Gram it: This artsy hut in Noida will make you go click, click!

This artsy hut is located near Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Noida.
htcity delhi junction
Updated on Aug 20, 2024 01:10 pm IST

Noida holds mini marathon, nature walk to mark World Environment Day

Gautam Budh Nagar forest department and SheWings (a personal care company working to educate men and women on women’s health and hygiene) jointly organised a nature walk at the Okhla Bird Sanctuary to mark the day. (Sunil GHosh/HT Photo)
noida news
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:38 am IST

NGT seeks response from Centre, UP bodies on construction at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

Around a fortnight ago, the irrigation department began constructing a 1-km approach road inside the sanctuary to access the crematorium. However, birders objected, noting that any construction work and the entry of vehicles is prohibited inside the sanctuary, and the ongoing work was thus a violation. (HT Photo)
noida news
Updated on Mar 27, 2024 05:40 am IST

After birders’ opposition, UP govt halts work on road at Noida’s Okhla sanctuary

The under construction road inside the Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Gautam Budh Nagar on Tuesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
noida news
Updated on Mar 20, 2024 05:44 am IST

Noida: Traffic diversion at Kalindi Kunj for Kanwar Yatra

On Tuesday, several commuters got stuck in a traffic jam at Kalindi Kunj. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)
noida news
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 12:01 am IST

Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Surajpur wetland to open next week

An aerial view of Okhla bird sanctuary, in Noida, India, on Thursday, April 01, 2021. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
noida news
Published on Jun 08, 2021 12:43 pm IST

No bird flu cases in Delhi yet, sample collection ordered to check spread

Thousands of birds have died in Kerala (mostly poultry), Himachal Pradesh (migratory birds), and Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh (crows) since the start of the outbreak in December-end.
delhi news
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 05:35 am IST

Amid bird flu scare, forest dept shuts Surajpur for visitors, blocks parts of Okhla sanctuary

The Okhla Bird Sanctuary spreads over 400 hectares and recorded 21,061 water-birds of 115 species as per the annual census held by the forest department in February 2020 for the birding year of 2019-20.
india news
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 11:05 pm IST

Delhi winter: Soak in the sun at these scenic spots in the city

Places like Sunder Nursery, Nehru Park and Okhla Bird Sanctuary have become green havens for Delhiites wishing to ditch the maddening crowds and get some winter sunshine in the pandemic.
delhi news
Updated on Jan 06, 2021 01:12 am IST

Season of the Aves: Here are a few places to see migratory birds this winter in Delhi NCR

Here are a few places to see migratory birds this winter in Delhi NCR
travel
Updated on Dec 03, 2020 10:24 pm IST

Okhla Bird Sanctuary to reopen for visitors after five months

The sanctuary was closed in late March when the nation-wide lockdown was announced.
delhi news
Updated on Sept 14, 2020 07:23 am IST

Amid lockdown, forest dept holds census at Okhla Bird Sanctuary as migratory birds fly back

According to the last annual census held by the forest department in February for the birding year of 2019-20, the sanctuary was abode to at least 21,061 birds from 115 species. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)
noida news
Updated on Apr 15, 2020 02:44 pm IST

13 parakeets were produced before a court in Delhi. Here’s why

Image shows the parakeets, taken to a Delhi court, inside a cage.
trending
Updated on Oct 17, 2019 02:51 pm IST

Black ibis injured by manjha rescued

noida news
Updated on Aug 03, 2019 10:28 pm IST

Siberian bird in June heat at Dhanauri wetland surprises birders

Known to fly long distances with minimal rest, the garganey duck is first to arrive and last to leave.
noida news
Published on Jul 01, 2019 01:15 pm IST

Drought in other habitats makes greater flamingos stay longer at Okhla sanctuary

A swarm of more than 150 Greater Flamingo has arrived at the national capital region’s Okhla Bird Sanctuary in Noida.
noida news
Updated on Jun 09, 2019 02:56 pm IST

High-res camera tower by November at Okhla sanctuary to watch birds

The camera tower will be set up at the Okhla bird sanctuary before the birding season in winter.
noida news
Published on Jun 04, 2019 02:36 pm IST

Okhla Bird Sanctuary to get upgrade

Both the Centre and the authority’s forest department have released a total of ₹1.66 crore as of now.
noida news
Updated on Mar 25, 2019 04:55 am IST

Okhla Bird Sanctuary’s final budget to get Centre’s approval this week

The ₹9.55 crore budget proposal made by forest department to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) for upgrade and maintenance of Okhla Bird Sanctuary will get the final nod this week.
noida news
Published on Mar 04, 2019 03:52 am IST

Wildlife census after 8 years in May

The forest department will be conducting a statewide wildlife census on May 9 and 10 to take stock of the animal population in all districts and will subsequently suggest a conservation plan.
noida news
Published on Mar 04, 2019 03:47 am IST

Over 25,000 birds arrive at Okhla Bird Sanctuary

According to an official, the availability of fresh water and habitat improvement at the Okhla Bird Sancturay has paid off and resulted in birds choosing this area for nesting.
noida news
Published on Dec 17, 2018 03:30 pm IST

Delhi-NCR bird census on December 15, UP will count Sarus cranes

A view of Okhla bird sanctuary in Noida on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Birders say typically, over 250 species are spotted every year during the winter count.
noida news
Published on Dec 14, 2018 01:48 pm IST

Butterfly population on the rise in Delhi biodiversity parks, say experts

A butterfly rests on a flower in a city garden in Ludhiana on Tuesday, September 04, 2018.
delhi news
Updated on Sept 25, 2018 09:24 pm IST
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