Black-headed Ibis, spotted in large numbers in Thoothukudi salt pans in Tamil Nadu

Jan 04, 2026

The presence of the rare bird species Black-headed Ibis in large numbers in the salt pans (uppul areas) of Thoothukudi district has drawn significant...

Cyclone Fengal devastates Tamil Nadu: BJP's K. Annamalai urges action on flood mitigation

Dec 03, 2024

Cyclone Fengal caused severe damage in Tamil Nadu, flooding salt pans and farmlands. BJP's K. Annamalai criticized government inaction, urging desilting and better flood...

Tamil Nadu: Rare Sighting of Black-headed Ibis seen in Thoothukudi salt pans

Nov 05, 2025

The Black-headed Ibis, characterised by its elegant white plumage, black head, and long curved beak, is listed as a "Near Threatened" species in Asia....

Thoothukudi salt pans turn into a haven for water birds amidst heavy rainfall

Dec 18, 2025

The city's suburban area is attracting various species of water birds, and the number of small fish, insects, and other aquatic organisms has skyrocketed....

Tamil Nadu: Water birds flock to rain-filled salt pans in Thoothukudi Harbour beach

Jan 20, 2026

Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu: Water birds gather in the estuary area of Thoothukudi Harbour Beach.

Gujarat accounts for 21% of total wetland area in India, highest among all states

Feb 01, 2025

Gujarat's wetlands cover a 3.5 million hectare area which accounts for 17.8 per cent of the state's geographical location. As per the Space Applications...