Putin compares opposition to weak birds
September 10th, 2012 - 9:14 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin Sunday compared the country's political opposition to omega animals, but said they were still "part of our species".Putin flew with the ... Read more...
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Putin leads flight of Siberian cranes
September 7th, 2012 - 9:33 am ICT by IANS
Moscow, Sep 7 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken part in a project to save a rare bird species. He flew in an ultra-light aircraft with a flock ... Read more...
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Migratory birds arrive in Harike Bird Sanctuary
January 9th, 2011 - 12:15 pm ICT by ANI
Harike (Punjab), Jan.9 (ANI): Migratory birds have arrived at the world famous Harike Bird wetland-cum-sanctuary, and are expected to remain till the month of March. They include geese and Siberian cranes.Spread over ... Read more...
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Decline in number of winged visitors to Delhi zoo
December 21st, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by IANS
By Prathiba Raju
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) From a few thousands in the 1980s to a few hundreds now, the number of migratory birds visiting Delhi zoo in winter has dropped drastically. ... Read more...
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India may have lost Siberian Cranes for ever (With Image)
February 9th, 2010 - 11:56 am ICT by IANS
By Quaid Najmi
Mumbai, Feb 9 (IANS) For the tenth consecutive year, the majestic Siberian Cranes - among the most endangered birds in the world - have skipped India this ... Read more...
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Two arrested for killing Siberian cranes
October 27th, 2009 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Oct 27 (IANS) Two men have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Lalitpur district and charged with killing five Siberian cranes, state forest department officials said here Tuesday.
Rakesh Rathaur and Chotu -- ... Read more...
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Siberian cranes flock to Bihar’s Danapur catonement area
May 24th, 2009 - 12:00 pm ICT by ANI
Danapur (Bihar), May 24 (ANI): The bird sanctuary in the Danapur cantonment area of Bihar state has some welcome visitors -- Siberian cranes - who have flown in from far off regions.Informed ... Read more...
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Migratory birds find a temporary home at Fulbari Bird Sanctuary
December 20th, 2008 - 3:22 pm ICT by ANI
By Taruk Sarkar
Jalpaiguri (West Bengal), Dec 20 (ANI): Fulbari Bird Sanctuary in Jalpaiguri District of West Bengal is playing host to hundreds of migratory birds flocking the reserve during winters.
"These birds ... Read more...
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Bharatpur bird sanctuary may lose Unesco recognition
March 13th, 2008 - 6:16 pm ICT by admin
Agra/New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India's famous Keoladeo National Park at Bharatpur in Rajasthan is facing de-recognition from the list of Unesco's world heritage site after a two-member team of the world ... Read more...
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