Gandhinagar, Jan 31 (IANS) Porbandar will host the eighth International Wetland Seminar-cum-Workshop on February 1 and 2, reflecting Gujarat’s ongoing commitment to wetland conservation and recognition of traditional ecological knowledge. Organised by the Gujarat Ecological Education and Research (GEER) Foundation, the two-day event will bring together scientists, policymakers, forest officials, and community stakeholders from India and abroad.The seminar will be inaugurated on February …
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Mehsana, Jan 26 (IANS) Mehsana General Hospital in Gujarat marked the 77th Republic Day with a large-scale public health initiative, organising a mega surgery camp that resulted in 268 successful minor surgeries, far exceeding the original pledge of 77 procedures. The programme was held with the participation of doctors, paramedical staff and hospital administrators, reflecting a coordinated effort focused on patient care.The camp was organised under the guidance of Civil Surgeon Dr Gopi Patel a…
Gandhinagar, Jan 21 (IANS) The 26th meeting of the State Wildlife Board was held in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Bhupendra Patel, with key discussions centred on wildlife conservation, habitat protection and eco-tourism management in Gujarat’s protected forest areas. The meeting was attended by Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia and Minister of State for Forests Pravin Mali.Officials informed the board that the Jessore Sloth Bear Sanctuary has been included in the Nationa…
Gandhinagar, Jan 4 (IANS) Gujarat’s wetlands recorded more than 8.33 lakh birds during 2024–25, reaffirming Gujarat’s position as one of India’s safest and most preferred destinations for avian visitors. According to official data, Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary alone recorded over 3.09 lakh birds belonging to 334 species in the past year.Meanwhile, the combined count at the Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary and the Thol Bird Sanctuary crossed 4.67 lakh birds, while Wadhwana Wetland registered more than 54…