Over a lakh migratory birds arrive in Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Monday, November 12, 2012, 14:45

At least one lakh migratory birds from places as far as Siberia, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan have arrived at Odisha`s Chilika Lake -- India`s largest brackish water lagoon -- since October, an official said Monday.

Migratory birds start arriving in Point Calimere sanctuary

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 21:07

Migratory birds from far away countries have started arriving at Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary at Kodiakarai in the district on their annual sojourn.

Marriage drives women migration in India!

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 23:21

More Indian women are open to migration within the country than men.

Humans first arrived in Polynesia nearly 3000 years ago

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 19:14

Scientists using high-precision techniques have estimated that the first human settlers arrived in Polynesia nearly 3000 years ago.

20,000 migratory birds sighted in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Last Updated: Thursday, November 8, 2012, 18:52

Over 20,000 migratory birds have been sighted in the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam`s Morigaon district with the advent of winter.

Migration group lauds UAE`s help to Syrian refugees

Last Updated: Saturday, October 6, 2012, 00:43

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has praised the UAE for providing relief assistance to Syrian refugees.

Migration issues: Debate between Pak police and Hindus

Last Updated: Friday, October 5, 2012, 23:38

Representatives of the police and the Hindu community on Friday had a heated debate over the issues of forced migration of minorities from Pakistan and their persecution.

Take steps against irregular migration: Centre to states

Last Updated: Friday, September 21, 2012, 22:25

Centre on Friday asked states to initiate awareness campaigns about migration process so that incidents of unscrupulous agents duping those wanting to go abroad for livelihood can be checked.

`No details about magnitude of illegal migration from Bangla`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 6, 2012, 16:42

Government said it does not have specific details about the magnitude of illegal migration from Bangladesh to India as it takes place clandestinely.

`White paper on checking illegal migration to be released`

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 4, 2012, 16:22

Assam government would soon release a white paper on steps taken to check infiltration in the state, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said on Tuesday.

CPI wants policy on illegal immigrants

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 14:32

The Communist Party of India (CPI) on Tuesday demanded a national policy to detect illegal migration of foreigners into India.

States should check migration to ease pressure on on Delhi: CM

Last Updated: Friday, August 17, 2012, 17:44

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday asked major states to develop infrastructure in their cities so people don`t come to the national capital in search of job.