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Ennore creek campaign reveals govt's unfulfilled promises, violations
The assessment, which reviewed the work of 22 government departments, has given the State an overall score of just 9%, highlighting widespread...
Adyar Estuary has potential to become a bird sanctuary: Government...
9 May 2024 2:36 PM ISTThe estuary is the crucial breeding ground for migratory birds that visit the coast during the winter.
Take steps to map wetlands across Tamil Nadu, Madras HC directs State
26 April 2024 9:45 PM ISTThe State submitted that as a pilot project mapping of wetlands in Thiruvallur district is completed and same would be extended to other districts.
Aviators choke in ECR wetlands
26 Feb 2024 7:00 AM ISTA haven for birds, the wetlands along the ECR are falling prey to urban development and the subsequent pollution it brings. Wildlife experts claim...
Little stints most populous bird across TN wetlands
21 Feb 2024 7:00 AM ISTAlso known as Kosu Ullan, there are 68,896 birds in Tamil Nadu, which make up for more than 10% of the 6.80 lakh winged creatures sighted in 51...
Census estimates 6.80 lakh birds, 389 species in State
9 Feb 2024 6:00 AM ISTAccording to the Forest Department, the bird estimation was conducted on January 27 and 28 in all 38 districts in Tamil Nadu covering 894 vantage...
Increase in avian diversity recorded in Kovai wetlands
30 Jan 2024 6:15 AM ISTA total of 201 bird species were reported in the surveyed 25 wetlands. The second phase of census for terrestrial birds is scheduled to be held on 1...
Wiping out wetlands ends eco-system
14 Jan 2024 7:00 AM ISTTo mitigate the adverse effects, there is a need to protect the wetlands and Tamil Nadu coastline, warn stakeholders including conservationists,...