wildlife conservation

30 Nov

India’s Largest Migratory Bird Habitat, Keshopur Chhamb, Struggles for Survival Amid Neglect

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabcommunity reserve, Keshopur Chhamb, migratory birds, Punjab wetlands, wildlife conservation

Pathankot, November 30, 2025: Keshopur Chhamb, India’s largest habitat for migratory birds and officially known as the Keshopur–Miani Community Reserve, is fighting for its existence despite its ecological importance. Once announced as an international-level tourist destination in 2015–16 with an investment of ₹9 crore by the Tourism Department, the wetland today shows signs of severe neglect.Recognised as the country’s first notified community reserve under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 (amended in 2002), Keshopur Chhamb spans nearly 850 acres of natural freshwater wetlands. It is a crucial winter refuge for migratory waterbirds and forms an essential part of the migratory bird…

05 Oct

Wildlife Week Day 4: Over 200 Runners Join “Run for the Wild” at Chhatbir Zoo

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabChhatbir Zoo, Punjab Forest Department, Run for the Wild, wildlife conservation, Wildlife Week 2025

Chandigarh, October 5, 2025: The fourth day of Wildlife Week celebrations at Chhatbir Zoo began on an energetic note with “Run for the Wild,” a special marathon dedicated to wildlife conservation. More than 200 participants took part in 5 km and 10 km runs to spread awareness about protecting wildlife and preserving biodiversity.The event was organized in collaboration with running groups such as National Flag Runners, Daudta Punjab, Hansali-Run, Patiala Runners, and Fit-Club. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (HoFF) and Chief Wildlife Warden of Punjab, Dharminder Sharma (IFS), flagged off the run and later presented awards to the winners. Adding…