Parks

SC restrains DDA from shifting deer remaining in Delhi's Deer Park

The Supreme Court has restrained the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and other authorities from shifting the deer remaining in the Deer Park at the Hauz Khas area to forests in other states. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan issued notice to the horticulture director of DDA and others while seeking their response on a plea opposing the relocation of deers. "The issue involved in these Special Leave Petitions is as regards shifting of deer in the Deer Park at Hauz Khas, New Delhi. Issue notice, returnable on May 16, 2025. "For the time being, we restrain the respondents from shifting the existing deer out of the Deer Park... We also make it clear that the deer shall be properly looked after by the respondents," the bench said in an order passed on April 30. The top court's direction came on a plea filed by NGO New Delhi Nature Society which claimed that around 600 deer in Hauz Khas were likely to be relocated without proper habitat assessments, veterinary checks, or

Cubbon Reads event in Bengaluru park stopped, organisers claim harassment

Cubbon Reads, a 'silent reading group' in Bengaluru, claimed that their members were evicted and asked to pay a fine of Rs 35,000 for using the Cubbon Park premises

Delhi's new signages to display info in Hindi, English, Punjabi, and Urdu

The directive applies to metro stations, hospitals, public parks, and government offices, including the nameplates outside bureaucrats' offices

IUCN award conferred on conservation scientist Bibhab Talukdar on Friday

The organization now employs around 200 people in its various divisions

Disney plots villains-themed land, four new ships in big resorts push

Disney's announcements reveal how the firm will start $60 billion in capital investments

UP plans to attract pvt investment of more than Rs 1,000 crore in Toy Park

The Indian toy market is estimated to double to $3 billion by 2027-28, from $1.5 billion now

Rajasthan CM inaugurates Rs 120 crore park for coaching institute students

The Rs 120 crore projects aims to create a stress-free environment for students to unwind and connect with nature

India's first ever outdoor museum, Shaheedi Park

Business Standard visited India's first-ever outdoor museum, Shaheedi Park at ITO, New Delhi which can be your next go-to place for a family picnic. Watch the video to find out why.

CapitaLand launches SGD 525 million fund to invest in business parks

CapitaLand Investment Ltd on Thursday said it has launched an SGD 525 million fund to invest in premium business parks across major cities in India. In a statement, CapitaLand Investment Ltd (CLI) said it has "launched a business park development fund CapitaLand India Growth Fund 2 (CIGF2), with a target fund size of Singapore dollar 525 million to invest in Grade A business parks in prime locations across gateway cities in India." CLI has secured SGD 263 million (about Rs 16.3 billion) from a global institution for a 50 per cent stake in the fund's first closing. It intends to maintain a sponsor stake of 20 per cent in the fund, in line with its asset-light strategy to grow its funds under management (FUM). Including CLI's equity contribution for the 20 per cent stake, the total equity commitment for the first closing is Singapore dollar 368 million (about Rs 22.9 billion). This is expected to add approximately SGD 700 million to its FUM. The fund has already acquired an equity

All 12 MCD zones to have unique 'pink park', 'sculpture park' each

All the 12 zones of the Municipal Corporation Department here will have at least one unique 'pink park' and 'sculpture park,' officials said on Monday. The horticulture department is planning to develop more than 150 parks in the initial phase. Mayor Shelly Oberoi convened a review meeting to discuss and implement Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's vision of redeveloping Delhi's parks across all 12 zones. "She announced that the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will embark on an extensive project, creating over 150 parks in the first phase. Additionally, each zone will boast a unique Pink Park and Sculpture Park," the mayor's office said in a statement. "The MCD aims to establish a 'pink park' and a 'sculpture park' in each zone. This groundbreaking initiative will result in the creation of 12 pink parks and 12 sculpture parks during the initial phase. A detailed list of these parks, categorised by zones, will be released soon. "Pink Parks will primarily cater to women, boasting

Delhi LG to dedicate 16 parks renamed in honour of unsung heroes on I-Day

Sixteen parks in Delhi bearing the names of several unsung heroes of the freedom struggle are slated to be dedicated by Lt Governor VK Saxena on the 76th Independence Day

Goa govt to develop eco-tourism in forest areas, parks: Vishwajit Rane

Rane on Friday said that discussions were held with officials of the forest department for the development of eco-tourism and to improve infrastructure in wildlife sanctuaries in the state

Four Delhi parks, including Lodhi Garden, set to get major upgrade

"The idea is to give visitors a better walking experience," said NDMC vice chairman Satish Upadhyay

Bannerghatta Biological Park safe for public to visit, say authorities

The Bannerghatta Biological Park here is safe for the public to visit, authorities of the park has said.

Research suggests visiting parks have health benefits

According to Danielle Shanahan, parks offer health benefits including reduced risks of developing heart disease, stress, anxiety and depression