Over 55,000 home buyers to get possession of flats in Noida

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 23:45

Over 55,000 home buyers will now get possession of their flats in Noida as the government today issued the final notification demarcating the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Okhla bird sanctuary, realtors' apex body CREDAI said Wednesday.

Relief to Noida home buyers: Govt issues final notification demarcating ESZ around Okhla bird sanctuary

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 23:19

Government Wednesday issued the final notification demarcating the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Okhla bird sanctuary giving a big relief to thousands of home buyers in Noida and its vicinity as their apartments will now fall out of the new notified area.

Relief for home buyers in Noida: Thousands to get occupancy certificates soon

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 09:12

The announcement by Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar came on a day the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to issue within three weeks the final notification on Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the sanctuary.

Citigroup CEO Michael Corbat meets PM Modi

Last Updated: Monday, April 20, 2015, 22:59

Citigroup CEO Michael Corbat Monday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and is believed to have discussed economic situation and bank's India plans.

Himachal`s Pong wetlands have over 1.25 lakh birds

Last Updated: Friday, January 31, 2014, 21:54

Over 1,25,000 feathered guests from 119 species were spotted in Himachal Pradesh`s Pong Dam wetlands, among them the osprey, the buff bellied pipit and the Indian skimmer, which are rare in other Indian wetlands, an official said Friday.

Peacock suffering from arthritis rescued

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 21:31

A peacock, suffering from arthritis and neuro problems due to unusual cold conditions, has been rescued and admitted to a veterinary clinic for treatment near here by Forest Department officials, officials said.

Philippines bans China poultry imports due to bird flu

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 12:13

The Philippines said Tuesday it has banned imports of poultry and related products from China after it confirmed an outbreak of the HN52 strain of bird flu in the northern province of Hebei.

South Korea on alert after bird flu confirmed

Last Updated: Saturday, January 18, 2014, 13:58

South Korea stepped up the culling of poultry and enforced strict quarantine measures Saturday to stop the country`s first outbreak of bird flu in three years from spreading, officials said.

Drop in the number of migratory birds visiting Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 10:27

The arrival of winged visitors to Chilika Lake, the biggest waterfowl habitat in the country, has dropped this season with 1.58 lakh fewer migratory birds sighted than the previous season.

Nine near-threatened bird species sighted in Chilika Lake

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 15:40

Nine near-threatened bird species were sighted this winter at Chilika Lake, Asia`s largest brackish water lagoon, in Odisha, an official said Monday.

Rajasthan to turn flowery, focus on ornamental flowers

Last Updated: Sunday, January 12, 2014, 15:59

Desert state of Rajasthan has decided to take the ornamental path to tap the booming flower market by pro-actively promoting cultivation of decorative flowers like orchid, bird paradise and anthurium in select districts.

Canada reports first H5N1 bird flu death in North America

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 05:36

Canadian health authorities have announced the first avian flu death in North America, in the western plains province of Alberta, of a patient who had just returned from China.