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Joint operation cracks down on illegal wildlife trade in Gujarat's Valsad;
Updated : 9 months ago IST
In a breakthrough against illegal wildlife trafficking, a joint operation conducted by the Gujarat Forest Department and the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) successfully seized wildlife articles, including the skin of a leopard cub, and arrested three offenders.
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Himachal CM Sukhu unveils Forest Department's green activity calendar
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released an activity calendar for the Forest Department on Monday, showcasing the wide range of environmental programmes conducted across Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of International Environment Day.
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Madhya Pradesh: Blackbuck found dead in Shajapur
Updated : 9 months ago IST
According to officials, the incident came to light after local residents noticed suspicious activity and alerted authorities. Upon reaching the spot, the Forest Department and Salaslai police recovered the carcass of the Schedule I protected species and sent it for post-mortem to Shajapur.
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MP CM Mohan Yadav instructs officials to conduct surveys in forest village
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"Land lease will be given in forest villages. A survey will be conducted in the forest villages, and those eligible individuals who were left out will be provided land leases. Dense forests are the identity of Madhya Pradesh. Therefore, the Forest Department should further expand the state's
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BBMP to provide funds to Forest dept if it develops parks on its lands: Dy
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday said that the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) would provide funds to the Forest Department if it comes forward to develop forest land in Bengaluru on the lines of Cubbon Park and Lalbagh.
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Uttarakhand: Valley of Flowers opens for tourists on June 1
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The world-famous Valley of Flowers, located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, has been opened for tourists today, on Sunday. Tourists have arrived to see the Valley of Flowers on the first day. The tourists were welcomed at the main gate of the Valley of Flowers by the forest department em
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Rhino roaming in Majuli sparks concern among locals; forest officials moni
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Authorities reaffirm that they are taking all necessary precautions to ensure human and animal safety while guiding the rhino back toward a more suitable natural habitat.
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Assam : Armed poacher killed in gunfight with security forces in Kaziranga
Updated : 10 months ago IST
An armed poacher was killed in a fierce gun fight between security personnel and a group of poachers in Assam's Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve, according to a release statement.
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MP: Leopard rescued safely after falling into well near Indore
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The leopard fell into the well, situated in Datoda village in the district at around 1 pm. Upon receiving the information about the matter, a team of the Forest department immediately reached the spot and recused the leopard with the help of a cage.
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Uttarakhand doubles conserved plant species to 2228, including 120 threate
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In recognition of the International Day for Biological Diversity, the Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest Department has published its sixth annual report. This report reflects significant advancements and findings related to biodiversity within the region.
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Assam: Orang Nature Camp engages students in biodiversity conservation thr
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The Assam Forest Department, in collaboration with biodiversity conservation group Aaranyak, inaugurated the fourth edition of the Orang Nature Camp at the Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve to inspire young minds about the importance of preserving biodiversity.
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Uttarakhand Forest Department establishes state's first Cycad Garden at Ha
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttarakhand Forest Department has established the state's first Cycad Garden at Haldwani. The garden is home to thirty-one different species of cycads, seventeen of which are classified as threatened.
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