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Karnataka Governor flags off 'Vintage Vehicle Drive' for wildlife conserva
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The ‘Vintage Vehicle Drive for Wildlife Conservation’ was orchestrated by the Karnataka Forest Department in collaboration with the Federation of Historic Vehicles of India. This event, comprised of meticulously preserved cars and motorcycles, serves as a poignant symbol of dedication to wil
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Tamil Nadu: Elephant found dead in Boluvampatti Forest Reserve
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"On September 30, a female elephant was found dead in the bush while the forest staff was patrolling at near Perumpallam Stream in Ichukuzhi Saraga area of Coimbatore jurisdiction Poluvampatti Forest Reserve, Narasipuram Division, Poluvampatti Block III Reserve Forest, Devarayapuram Cir
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Steps should be taken to prevent human-wildlife conflicts: Karnataka CM Si
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that steps should be taken to prevent human-wildlife conflicts adding that funding to build barricades to prevent animals from coming out of forest areas will be looked into.
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3 forest officials including DFO held on bribery charges in Assam
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The sleuths of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, caught red-handed and arrested three forest officials, including a Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), for taking bribes in Assam's Dhubri district on Thursday.
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Assam: 5 arrested with 8 rare species of animals including White-faced Mon
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a joint operation, police and forest officials rescued eight animals of rare species including Panamanian White-faced Capuchin (Cebus imitator- a rare species of monkey) and Black Gorillas from an area of Assam's Cachar district along Assam-Mizoram border on Monday, said a police official
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TN: Tiger death toll rises to 10, National Tiger Commission visits Ooty to
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The team of National Tiger Commission Crime Branch included Inpector General Muralikumar, Central Forest Animal Crime Prevention Unit South Zone Director Kripa Shankar, Central Forest Animal Research Center Senior Scientist Ramesh Krishna Murthy and others.
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Elephant calf rescued from drain in Assam’s Sonitpur
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to the reports, locals of the Dhendai tea estate on Sunday spotted the baby elephant in a drain and immediately informed local forest staff.
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First ever Orchid Diversity Survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve reveals rich t
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The first-ever Orchid Diversity Survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve revealed a rich treasure house of colourful orchids. The survey was conducted by the Research Wing of the Uttarakhand Forest in Corbett Tiger Reserve from 2020 to August 2023. This project was approved by the Research Advisory C
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Study identifies most urgent issues for grizzly bear conservation
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The health of grizzly bear populations is negatively impacted by humans through top-down factors like direct mortality linked to forestry roads (from conflict or illegal killings) and movement from high-quality habitats, as well as bottom-up factors like decreased food resource availability.
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Uttarakhand police raids illegal casino in Rishikesh, 31 arrested
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A casino offering illegal gambling was raided in the Neeraj Forest Resort located at Ganga Bhogpur in Rishikesh. As many as 31 people have been arrested by the police, including four crew members of the gambling team.
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Wildlife crime investigation training for newly recruited foresters conduc
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
A three-day Wildlife Crime Investigation training programme has been organised for the newly recruited 15 foresters at the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve concluded on Thursday.
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J-K: Anantnag operation concludes after seven days, 2 terrorists eliminate
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The Indan Army informed on Wednesday that the week-long joint operation with the police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district ended with the elimination of two heavily armed terrorists, who had been holding out using the dense forest cover and knowledge of the local terrain.
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