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Over 40 migratory birds died at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan: Officials
The exact cause of the deaths remains under investigation, with viscera samples sent for analysis expected to provide clarity by the end of the week
Published on Oct 27, 2024 05:57 PM IST
NGT raps Rajasthan on the knuckles for inadequate measures in Sambhar lake
The NGT said in its order that the problem noted of management of waste and sewage, removal of encroachment and disposal of sodium sulphate waste/sludge generated from salt refining units still remain to be fully tackled .
Updated on Sep 09, 2020 11:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Rakesh Goswami
Despite bad ecology, Sambhar got more birds this year than before
The wetland was in the news in November last year after more than 20,000 birds died due to botulism, a neuromuscular illness caused by bacteria, to the concern of environmentalists and ornithologists.
Updated on Jan 24, 2020 06:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Sachin Saini
Co-nurture regional populations with the help of science
The study says 44 species of threatened birds won’t be well protected in 2050 if business as usual continues. It suggests China prepare for a climate-altered scenario by declaring water bodies as Ramsar sites, including those that are dynamic.
Updated on Dec 16, 2019 05:37 AM IST
Polluted Sambhar lake to follow Chilika model after deaths of 20,000 migratory birds
Sambhar Lake’s polluted ecosystem is believed to be responsible for the country’s largest death toll in the last 30-40 years of waterfowls, who are believed to have fed on maggot-infested carcasses leading to deadly neuromuscular disease, botulism.
Updated on Dec 09, 2019 01:14 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Rakesh Goswami
NGT notice to Centre, Rajasthan on bird deaths around Sambhar Lake
The NGT bench ordered that the National Wetland Authority, State Wetland Authority, Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board and Jaipur district magistrate to file a joint factual and action taken report before the next date of hearing on January 22, 2020.
Published on Nov 26, 2019 12:52 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | HT Correspondent
Disease that killed Sambhar wetland birds not contagious: Scientists
Scientists lay to rest speculations that disease that claimed around 20,000 birds in lake could be dangerous to humans.
Published on Nov 25, 2019 07:46 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | HT Correspondent
Rajasthan’s Sambhar lake, where 18,000 birds died, among worst wetlands in India
Sambhar lake is among the eight worst-rated wetlands in the country when it comes to ecosystem management , according to a draft report prepared by the environment ministry in consultation with several independent experts.
Updated on Nov 20, 2019 04:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Rakesh Goswami
A month ago, Rajasthan health card found Sambhar Lake to be highly polluted
The health card found that Sambhar, India’s biggest inland salt-water lake spanning 24,000 hectares, had have high levels of salinity. The death toll of migratory birds reached 15,665 on Sunday.
Updated on Nov 18, 2019 02:38 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | Rakesh Goswami
1,000 migratory birds found dead near Sambhar lake in Rajasthan
Jaipur district veterinary doctor, Ashok Kumar, said prima facie it seems to be a case of water contamination but clarity will come only when the viscera investigation reports come. The viscera have been sent to a laboratory in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh for tests.
Updated on Nov 12, 2019 06:31 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Jaipur | HT Correspondent