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Uttarakhand boosts forest fire prevention with pine needle collection, awa
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
During the Question Hour on the second day of the Budget Session in the Assembly today, Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal shared that to eliminate the root cause of fires in pine forests, 5,532 tonnes of pine needles were purchased from villagers in 2025. The target has now been increased to
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Tripura hosts workshop to strengthen bamboo value chain and promote green
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The programme was inaugurated by Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma in the presence of officials, industry experts and stakeholders from the bamboo sector.
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Gujarat CM directs to promote Eco-Tourism in protected forest areas and to
Updated : 2 months ago IST
In this meeting, held in the presence of Forest and Environment Minister Arjunbhai Modhwadia and Minister of State Pravin Mali, details presented to the Chief Minister also stated that a tiger has been observed in the Ratanmahal Sanctuary and that there is a strong possibility of it settl
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Karnataka Forest Minister orders probe into death of pregnant leopard near
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The inquiry was ordered following serious allegations raised by Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somashekar, who claimed that stone quarrying and mining activities were being carried out illegally in and around the forest area. Acting on these claims, Minister Khandre directed senior forest official
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Gujarat government committed to protecting forests, Aravalli Hills: Forest
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Gujarat's Minister of Forests and Environment Arjun Modhwadia on Wednesday reaffirmed the state government's commitment to conserving the Aravalli hills and forest areas across the state.
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"All are out of danger...": Maharashtra Forest Minister assures victims sa
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After the Forest Department Rescue team successfully rescued a leopard that had entered the residential area of Pardi locality in Nagpur, injuring seven people, Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik assured that all of the victims are now out of danger.
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No trip beyond 6 pm in Bandipur safari: Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a letter dated October 27, Khandre stated that complaints have been received from the farmer organisations alleging that the vehicle's light and noise are causing wild animals to come out of the forest and harass them.
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Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary reopens for tourists
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The inaugural ceremony was attended by Assam Forest Minister Chandramohan Patowary, who formally declared the Sanctuary open for visitors, especially for the Jeep Safari.
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Kerala Minister P. Prasad wants people to eat wild boars to curb menace, f
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Kerala Minister for Forests and Wildlife Protection A.K. Saseendran reacted to State Minister P. Prasad's statement on allowing people to eat wild boar meat to solve the crop destruction problem by assuring that he will get a detailed report.
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'Good Governance Dialogue' held under chairmanship of Chhattisgarh CM Vish
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The "Good Governance Dialogue" was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the fifth-floor auditorium of the Mantralaya (Mahanadi Bhavan). On this occasion, Forest Minister Kedar Kashyap, School Education Minister Gajendra Yadav, Chief Secret
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Assam: Elephant calf born in Kaziranga named "Mayabini"; Forest Minister s
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Assam Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary announced that Kuwari, the elephant of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, has given birth to a "healthy female calf". The newborn has been named "Mayabini" symbolising hope and harmony in the wild.
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Punjab: Forest Minister launches green initiative to beautify highways, ta
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
A 500-meter stretch on either side of selected highways will be lined with floral plantations, intended not only to enhance the visual appeal of the roads but also to provide employment opportunities under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
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