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MP HC seeks status report on tiger deaths in Bandhavgarh Reserve
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Petitioner Dubey filed the petition on January 4, seeking a detailed investigation into the tiger deaths in the state. He also alleged various irregularities in the probe of tiger deaths and accused the forest officials of negligence.
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Himachal government gifts Chilgoza saplings to Bhutan; CM Sukhu flags off
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
He said that Himachal Pradesh and Bhutan have similar Himalayan natural heritage. The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department would also provide Chilgoza seeds worth Rs 5 lakh to Bhutan soon. In addition, training would be given to Bhutan's forest officials on how to grow Chilgoza plants. A te
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Uttarakhand: Efforts underway to trace bear in Rishikesh, says forest offi
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to an eyewitness, the bear also damaged the boundary wall of a house. The rising movement of bears, which were earlier confined to hilly regions, is now being reported in the plains as well, causing fear among local residents.
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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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Forest officials capture Leopard in Indore's Sahar City following week of
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The forest department has captured a five to six-year-old male leopard, which often roamed around in the residential area of Sahara City close to the Devguradia forest area.
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"We're estimating the damage...": Bandipore DFO says forest fire contained
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Bandipore, Waseem Farooq Mir, stated that the forest fire was brought under control by collective efforts of the Forest Department, Forest Protection Force, Indian Army, the District Administration's Disaster Management Wing, and the rest of the Gurez Di
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Assam Forest staff strengthen conservation skills with GIS training
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with the Assam Forest School, Jalukbari, celebrated GIS Day 2025 on Wednesday under the theme "GIS for Frontline Forest Staff."
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Forest department rules out leopard presence on campus after verification:
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Forest officials did not confirm the presence of a leopard in JNU. They have gone back after spot verification," JNU officials told ANI.
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Elephant-human conflict: Karnataka Minister instructs continuous monitorin
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Two persons have died in elephant attacks near Balehonnur in N.R. Pura taluk of Chikkamagaluru district in the last four days.
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Odisha: Leopard skin seized in Similipal South division, 7 arrested
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Forest officials in the Similipal South division of Odisha arrested seven persons for their alleged involvement in a leopard skin trafficking racket, the Office of DIG of Police, Eastern Range, Balasore, said on Friday.
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Assam: Forest Officials conduct sensitization for BSF on Human-Elephant co
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Dr Jimmy Borah, Senior Official from Aaranyak's Legal and Advocacy Division, led an informative discussion on wildlife crime and illegal trade along border areas. His presentation highlighted key crime trends, challenges faced in enforcement, impacts of illegal trade, and practical preventiv
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Tiger deaths in Karnataka: Forest Minister Khandre recommends suspension o
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has recommended the suspension of four forest officials, including DCF Chakrapani, for alleged negligence and dereliction of duty in connection with the deaths of a tigress and her four cubs in the Male Mahadeshwara Hills Wildlife Sanctuary.
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