Hailing from Reddy Palli village, just five kilometers from Khammam town, Ramaiah was a small farmer whose life-long green mission began in his farm and spread throughout his village. The roads leading to Reddy Palli are now flanked by giant trees, a testament to his labor of love. Over the years, he planted more than one crore trees, making an unparalleled contribution to biodiversity.
Located just a short drive from Hyderabad city, the bird park is expected to become a sought-after weekend destination for families, tourists, and bird watchers. With its innovative design and focus on sustainability, the Himayat Sagar Bird Park marks a milestone in urban eco-friendly projects.
The call is from the flutter of countless wings, the whisper of the wind through forests, and the chorus of creatures whose existence is intertwined with our own. Across the globe, wild spaces are fast disappearing under the pressure of urbanization. Are we going to be the same. Can Hyderabad afford to lose the precious green spaces still left out?
The King Cobra, despite its imposing appearance, faces alarming threats to its survival. Classified as near extinction due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflicts, and climate changes, sightings of this species have become increasingly rare. The snake plays a crucial ecological role as both a predator and prey in its native environment.
Mindless Deforestation: Supreme Court Imposes Hefty Fine of Rs 1 lakh per tree. In a recent case involving the cutting of 454 trees within the protected Taj Trapezium Zone, the court imposed a stringent penalty of Rs 1 lakh per tree to deter such actions and ensure ecological accountability.
The tiger had been on the run for several weeks, evading capture despite the forest department’s efforts involving drones, sniffer dogs, and bait. Its movements near tea plantations and residential areas had caused fear among local residents. Reportedly weak and injured, the tiger had continued to pose a significant threat to public safety.
Previously, fines were issued manually through challan books by field-level officers, leading to arbitrary penalties and discrepancies. A portion of the collected fines often did not reach the GHMC treasury, and there was no mechanism to track how many challans were actually paid.
The NGT’s principal bench, comprising chairperson Justice Prakash Srivastava, judicial member Justice Sudhir Agarwal, and expert member A Senthil Vel, had earlier directed the UPPCB and the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) to take water samples and publish the results on their websites by January 31 and February 28.
Following Gachibowli, Jubilee Hills and Nehru Zoological Park are the next noisiest areas in Hyderabad. Jubilee Hills, known for its vibrant nightlife, has daytime noise levels averaging around 78.52 dB and nighttime levels reaching 79.83 dB. Nehru Zoological Park, another sensitive area, has noise levels ranging from 65 dB to 67 dB during the day and 70 dB at night.
