3 Indian cities nominated for International Wetland city tag

Jan 04, 2024

These are the first three Indian cities for which nominations have been submitted for Wetland City Accreditation based on the proposals received from states'...

Gujarat: Foreign tourists from over 52 countries regularly visit Chhari-Dhandh to take glimpse of its rich diversity

Feb 06, 2026

The Chhari-Dhandh Wetland Conservation Reserve was officially designated as a Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Importance) on January 31, 2026, marking a major milestone...

UAE: Wasit Wetland Centre joins Wetlands International

Feb 23, 2024

Wasit Wetland Centre has been admitted to the Wetland International membership as part of the continuing endeavours of the Environment and Protected Areas Authority...

Tamil Nadu: Panjappur Lake emerges as key urban wetland for migratory birds in Trichy

Mar 02, 2026

Tamil Nadu's Panjappur Lake, located in the southern part of the city, continues to function as a vital urban wetland supporting a rich diversity...

Number of Ramsar Sites in country increased nearly three times since 2014: PM Modi

Jan 29, 2023

Ramsar Sites are wetlands of international importance, designated under the criteria of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands for containing representative, rare or unique wetland...

Authorities on alert at Okhla Bird Sanctuary, Dhanuri and Surajpur wetlands amid Bird Flu scare

Jan 08, 2021

New Delhi [India], January 8 : Amid bird flu scare looming large in some states, the authorities are on high alert at Okhla Bird...