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Lakes, Ponds and Wetlands
After Phailin, Cyclone Helen hits Andhra Pradesh coast
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 02:42 PMAfter Phailin, Helen devastates Andhra coast
Symbolic yet neglected
Posted on 17 Nov, 2013 10:17 PMRameshwaram is well-known as one of India's most sacred places and is an important pilgrimage centre. However, what isn't well-known is the history behind the 64 teerthas (holy water bodies) in and around the island.
United opposition to the 'Statue of Unity'
Posted on 11 Nov, 2013 11:45 AMEnvironment activists unite against the 'Statue of Unity'
Call for applications 'FEJI-ATREE Media Fellowships in Environmental Conservation', Forum of Environmental Journalists in India
Posted on 06 Nov, 2013 11:48 AMFor information on the organisers, Forum of Environmental Journalists in India (FEJI), click here.
For further details on the Fellowship, click here.
You may download the Application details from below.
To benefit people or to beautify places?
Posted on 03 Nov, 2013 02:13 PMThe population of Raipur has increased over the years and with it, the demand for land. Encroachment along with the unplanned construction of residential colonies, independent houses, commericial complexes and industrial structures have resulted in 93 lakes disappearing. Even the 37 lakes that are in existence are highly polluted; the water isn't fit for drinking or bathing.
37% of the Western Ghats to be eco-sensitive
Posted on 21 Oct, 2013 04:20 PM37% of the Western Ghats "ecologically sensitive"
Invite to a workshop on 'Namma Kere, Namma Bengaluru', Save Bangalore Lakes Trust, Bangalore
Posted on 18 Oct, 2013 10:16 AMTo know more of the organisers, please click here.
To register online for the workshop, click here.
The brochure for the same is attached below.
Rajasthan's drinking water most contaminated
Posted on 06 Oct, 2013 10:54 PMRajasthan's drinking water most contaminated