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NGT castigates UP authorities for giving mining permission in turtle wildlife sanctuary

The tribunal in its order dated October 24 said that mining leases were in the 'prohibited area' both inside the notified sanctuary and in its vicinity, and this contravened the Supreme Court directions.

31 October 2024, 06:08 IST

NGT castigates UP authorities for giving mining permission in turtle wildlife sanctuary

NGT castigates UP authorities for giving mining permission in turtle wildlife sanctuary

NGT castigates UP authorities for giving mining permission in turtle wildlife sanctuary

31 October 2024, 06:08 IST

Carcasses of six endangered turtles wash ashore in Karnataka's Karwar, Honnavar in last 30 days

The postmortem reports conducted in earlier deaths reveal that turtles died after consuming plastic/gunny bags, injuries caused due to propellers of deep sea fishing boats, entanglement in fishing nets, and pulmonary infections.

17 September 2024, 04:43 IST

Carcasses of six endangered turtles wash ashore in Karnataka's Karwar, Honnavar in last 30 days

Carcasses of six endangered turtles wash ashore in Karnataka's Karwar, Honnavar in last 30 days

Carcasses of six endangered turtles wash ashore in Karnataka's Karwar, Honnavar in last 30 days

17 September 2024, 04:43 IST

Tamil Nadu releases highest number of sea turtles this nesting season

Till date, the department released 2,15,778 hatchlings this year, compared to last year's 1,82,917.

16 June 2024, 06:01 IST

Tamil Nadu releases highest number of sea turtles this nesting season

Tamil Nadu releases highest number of sea turtles this nesting season

Tamil Nadu releases highest number of sea turtles this nesting season

16 June 2024, 06:01 IST

Indian charged with illegally exporting over 5,000 terrapins from Singapore to Tamil Nadu

The terrapins, a common term for any aquatic turtle, are considered wildlife under Singapore's Wildlife Act. According to the National Parks Board, Singapore, the red-eared sliders are native to North America.

20 March 2024, 11:02 IST

Indian charged with illegally exporting over 5,000 terrapins from Singapore to Tamil Nadu

Indian charged with illegally exporting over 5,000 terrapins from Singapore to Tamil Nadu

Indian charged with illegally exporting over 5,000 terrapins from Singapore to Tamil Nadu

20 March 2024, 11:02 IST

Forest Department and STF arrest three poachers

22 May 2023, 06:35 IST

Forest Department and STF seize 13 live turtles, 3 poachers arrested

Forest Department and STF seize 13 live turtles, 3 poachers arrested

Forest Department and STF arrest three poachers

22 May 2023, 06:35 IST

Olive ridleys under threat with Kasarkod road project

The project by Honnavar Port Limited has been opposed by the fishermenn who have moved the National Green Tribunal (NGT)

21 April 2023, 01:42 IST

Olive ridleys under threat with Kasarkod road project

Olive ridleys under threat with Kasarkod road project

Olive ridleys under threat with Kasarkod road project

21 April 2023, 01:42 IST

UP forest department releases turtles into Chambal rive

04 March 2023, 11:15 IST

UP forest department releases turtles into Chambal river

UP forest department releases turtles into Chambal river

UP forest department releases turtles into Chambal rive

04 March 2023, 11:15 IST

Rescued sea turtles return to ocean after detox

The green sea turtles, classified as endangered, underwent blood tests and even X-rays to check their digestive tracts and lungs

07 January 2023, 02:13 IST

It pooped plastic: Rescued sea turtles return to ocean in Argentina after detox

It pooped plastic: Rescued sea turtles return to ocean in Argentina after detox

Rescued sea turtles return to ocean after detox

07 January 2023, 02:13 IST

Wildlife conference boosts protection for turtles

The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, known by its initials as CITES, ended on November 25 in Panama

26 November 2022, 17:15 IST

Wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles

Wildlife conference boosts protection for sharks, turtles

Wildlife conference boosts protection for turtles

26 November 2022, 17:15 IST

Rash plans for port threaten sea turtle nesting grounds

The proposal was placed before the Board in January and was sent to the government after discussions

20 November 2022, 09:57 IST

Hare-brained plans for port, road threaten sea turtle nesting grounds

Hare-brained plans for port, road threaten sea turtle nesting grounds

Rash plans for port threaten sea turtle nesting grounds

20 November 2022, 09:57 IST