UP environment, forest and climate change minister Arun Kumar Saxena at the event UP environment, forest and climate change minister Arun Kumar Saxena at the event UP environment, forest and climate change minister Arun Kumar Saxena at the event UP environment, forest and climate change minister Arun Kumar Saxena at the event UP environment, forest…
The site where the safari park will come up Ahmedabad: A desert-themed drive-through night safari and zoological park at Deesa in Banaskantha district has received the Central Zoo Authority (CZA)’s approval, paving the way for the ambitious Rs 542.1 crore wildlife tourism and conservation project.The proposed Deesa Desert Zoological Park and Night Safari, to be…
Jaipur: The technical committee of State Wetland Authority, Rajasthan, has recommended the notification of three wetlands under the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017. The sites include Talab-e-Shahi in Dholpur, Jaseri Talab in Jaisalmer and Shivsagar Shiwar Talab in Sawai Madhopur. The committee found the proposals compliant with the rules.Additionally, District Environment Committee, Dholpur, has…
Gurgaon: For much of the year, the Aravalis around the city, Faridabad and Nuh are a landscape of dry rocky slopes, scrubland and dusty valleys. After the recent spell of heavy rain, that has changed. Water is now flowing through the valleys, spilling over rocky outcrops and turning seasonal streams into temporary waterfalls, from Ghamroj,…
Tourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in Melghat Tourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in Melghat Tourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in Melghat Tourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in Melghat Tourists enjoying Chichati Waterfall in Melghat Amravati: Melghat Regional Forest Division has launched a guided nature trail to Chichati waterfall in Ghatang range, attracting over 600 tourists within two weeks and…
New Delhi: Panchvati Van, a special theme-based plantation developed over two acres, was inaugurated recently in Central Ridge. Drawing inspiration from sacred groves mentioned in Indian mythology, the circular patch contains 39 saplings of five species — banyan, peepal, Ashok, amla and bel.Union home minister Amit Shah, chief minister Rekha Gupta and Union environment minister…
Panaji: With drowning incidents rising at waterfalls, chief minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday urged visitors to follow safety precautions.Goa police have begun registering first information reports (FIRs) after state govt directed strict enforcement, including FIRs against those engaging in prohibited water-related activities at waterfalls and similar natural sites.District collectors have issued orders banning swimming, bathing,…
Jhansi: The Uttar Pradesh government has drawn up an ambitious roadmap to strengthen heritage, religious and eco-tourism in the Bundelkhand region, with minister for tourism and culture Jaiveer Singh reviewing proposed and ongoing projects worth over Rs 15 crore in Jhansi division on Saturday.The review meeting focused on 13 proposed tourism projects for the 2026-27…
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Minister Pasang Dorjee Sona on Saturday inaugurated the Mechukha Trout Quest 2.0 along the Yargyap Chu river, marking the start of the state’s major angling festival focused on fly fishing, eco-tourism, and river conservation.The event has drawn anglers from abroad and across India, with participants arriving from neighboring countries including Bhutan…
The petition also highlighted the plight of monkeys, citing hunger abd living conditions Ghaziabad: Making it clear that committees alone can’t solve growing monkey menace, Allahabad High Court has asked the state govt to ensure its newly constituted high-powered panel meets regularly, prepares a detailed action plan and acts with urgency.Stressing that the exercise must…
