Between 1989-2024, Rs 30.87 crore was provided for Chilika lake and Rs 33.40 crore for the Satkosia gorge between 2015 and 2025. Both were declared Ramsar sites in 1981 and 2021, respectively.

The Orissa HC had then registered a PIL for conservation of Chilika lake and Bhitarkanika mangroves which were designated as Ramsar sites on October 1, 1981 and August 18, 2002 respectively ...

On account of its rich bio-diversity, Chilika Lake was designated as a “Ramsar Site”, i.e. a wetland of International Importance. Opposing the project, several activists have said that a ...

The proposed 3.4km bridge over Chilika lake under the Sagarmala project has triggered a controversy in the state with environmentalists expressing concern over the safety of the flora and fauna of ...

Rasikbil, a lake in Cooch Behar ... ministry as a potential Ramsar site (wetland of international importance). If New Delhi approves, Rasikbil’s case will go to the Ramsar authorities for formal ...

Chilika Lake is known for its endangered Irrawady Dolphins as well as millions of migratory birds that flock the brackish water lagoon every winter ...

BHUBANESWAR: Environmental activists on Tuesday strongly opposed the proposed bridge project over Chilika and questioned the one-day inspection by an expert panel at the site to consider the ...

In 1971, a convention was established in the Iranian city of Ramsar, located on the Caspian Sea, to protect and sustainably use wetlands around the world. Ramsar Sites are recognised as holding ...

The Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve (SWNR) in Zamboanga Sibugay province was officially declared as the Philippines’ 9th Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention, earning Ramsar ...

The six wetlands designated as Ramsar sites in Odisha include Chilika lake (1981), Bhitarkanika mangroves (2002), Satkosia gorge, Tampara lake, Hirakud reservoir and Ansupa lake (all four in 2021).

The Wine on the Lake Wine Tasting Festival will take place Saturday at the Bayfront Convention Center. Two tasting sessions are available: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wine on the Lake ...