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17 Oct

Sukhna Lake In Chandigarh, Sauj Jheel In UP Added To Ramsar List; India’s Count Rises To 103

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsUncategorizedBhupender Yadav, Chandigarh, Environment, Ramsar Sites, Sauj Jheel, Sukhna Lake, Uttar Pradesh, Wetland Conservation

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): India's network of internationally recognised wetlands has expanded to 103 sites with the addition of Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh to the Ramsar List. The announcement was made by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on October 15, 2026, marking a new milestone in the country's wetland conservation efforts. The two wetlands have been recognised for their ecological importance, including their role in supporting waterbirds, maintaining natural habitats and contributing to the wider environment. The announcement was also confirmed by the Convention on Wetlands, the international body associated with the Ramsar Convention. The…

01 May

NIA Chief Reviews Pahalgam Terror Attack Probe Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tensions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, UncategorizedNIA investigation, Pahalgam terror attack, Sadanand Date

National Times Bureau: National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Sadanand Date visited Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, to assess the ongoing investigation into the April 22 terror attack that claimed 26 lives, including 25 Indian tourists and one Nepali national. The NIA is employing advanced 3D mapping technology to reconstruct the crime scene at Baisaran meadow, based on eyewitness accounts. Investigators have recorded statements from survivors and locals present during the attack. The attack, one of the deadliest in the region since 2008, has been linked to The Resistance Front (TRF), a group believed to be affiliated with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Indian…