Activists say wetlands left out so they can be opened up for development; officials cite new CRZ rules in defence read more

Currently, the responsibility of preserving and restoring wetlands in the city lies with several agencies, including the Delhi Jal Board (DJB), Delhi Development Authority (DDA), Public Works Department (PWD) and the municipal corporations. read more

Horned grebes are commonly seen in Europe and the US, with only two confirmed sightings in India — at Hrike Wetland, Punjab, in February 2001 and at Dighal, Haryana, in December 2017. read more

They claim it is a “violation of Coastal Zone Regulation (CRZ) Notification, 2011”. read more

The move comes after citizen groups and environmentalists filed several complaints with the state highlighting Cidco’s actions that are drying up the wetlands — home to 1.4 lakh migratory birds in winters. read more

This undervaluation of wetlands must stop. It is important that the Global Wetland Outlook report is treated as a “red flag” by all governments since they contribute to 75 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators read more

So far, red-necked falcon, Blyth’s pipit, barn swallows, pale martins and Hume’s short-toed lark have been sighted. Most of the early arrivals, birders maintained, are from African nations. read more

The sarus crane is the state bird of Uttar Pradesh and is seen mainly in western parts of the state. read more

The National Green tribunal had earlier ruled that these marshy areas, adjoining the Surajpur wetland in Greater Noida, are not wetlands as there are no revenue records to support claim. read more

The district magistrate has asked the Noida, Greater Noida and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development authorities and the forest department to identify wetlands in Gautam Budh Nagar so groundwater levels and biodiversity can be maintained. read more

Residents who had petitioned the HC to seek protection for the wetland, have refuted the claim and have said MRSAC’s own website identifies the water body as a lake or pond read more

At locations such as Sultanpur National Park, Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary, Dighal, and Basai, birders have spotted European Roller, Rosy Starling, Western Crowned Warbler and White-eyed Buzzards. read more

The bristled grassbird is a small bird seen during the breeding season in the monsoon, between May-June and September. read more

The MCG had visited the Basai wetland last month following a complaint and ordered the plastic recycling plant to clear the dump and shut down operations. read more

Sidhu says, the project which cost Rs 8.62 crore was ill-conceived and was a wastage of public exchequer. read more