Noida's administration mandates groundwater level studies before basement approvals, involving Noida, Greater Noida, and Yamuna authorities. Heights based on studies; prior permits amended. Six developers fined for illegal dewatering using pumps in sectors 153, 154, and 129. Soil test reports essential. 12 projects scrutinized. Hydrologist Ankita Rai and RP Singh discuss policy enforcement.
Bristled grassbirds, a vulnerable species, were recently sighted in Noida's Dhanauri wetland. Birders express concerns over the declining population and the need for legal protection of the habitat. The importance of conserving wetlands to support diverse bird species is highlighted by the sightings.
