Environment

-June 12, 2026

Delhi: Leopard sightings surge in Asola Bhatti sanctuary

Delhi: Leopard sightings surge in Asola Bhatti sanctuary

Leopard sightings are increasing in Delhi's Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary, with officials attributing the trend to a growing population and improving habitat conditions

-May 29, 2026

Dehydrated eagles, unconscious pigeons, and a city out of shade

Dehydrated eagles, unconscious pigeons, and a city out of shade

Veterinarians, rescuers, and Delhi Fire Services officials say distress calls involving birds and stray animals suffering from dehydration, heatstroke, infections, and exhaustion have risen sharply as prolonged heatwave conditions and soaring temperatures continue across Delhi-NCR

-May 22, 2026

Where 2,640 birds became 594: Delhi’s emptying wetlands

Where 2,640 birds became 594: Delhi’s emptying wetlands

On International Biodiversity Day, recent bird censuses, ecological studies, and conservation reports point to a continuing decline in Delhi’s bird populations, driven by shrinking wetlands, pollution, habitat fragmentation, and rapid urban expansion across the Capital

-May 16, 2026

Bhalswa, Okhla landfills to be flattened this year: Delhi Mayor

Bhalswa, Okhla landfills to be flattened this year: Delhi Mayor

On the other hand, the Mayor said that the authorities are aiming to flatten the Ghazipur landfill by 2027-end

-May 16, 2026

Tender floated for rejuvenation of Ranikhera pond by Delhi govt

Tender floated for rejuvenation of Ranikhera pond by Delhi govt

The Delhi State Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (DSIIDC) has floated a tender to rejuvenate the Ranikhera water body in Mundka

-May 9, 2026

Carbon credit: Study finds underground treasure of Delhi’s forests

Carbon credit: Study finds underground treasure of Delhi’s forests

Researchers estimated the carbon credit value of Delhi's forests at nearly USD 4,846, or more than Rs 4 lakh per hectare

-May 9, 2026

Delhi govt grants Reserved Forest status to 673 ha of Central Ridge

Delhi govt grants Reserved Forest status to 673 ha of Central Ridge

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the decision marked a major step towards protecting Delhi's ecologically sensitive Central Ridge

-April 14, 2026

Delhi schools to roll out year-long environmental awareness drive

Delhi schools to roll out year-long environmental awareness drive

Delhi schools will run a year-long programme with monthly themes—from plastic waste to air pollution—through activities, campaigns and key environmental observances