A total of 267 and 187 paddy residue burning events were reported during the period from 15th September - 9th October 2024, from the states of Punjab and Haryana respectively, as per Ministry of Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Raju Banarsi alias Raju Singh, a resident of Palamu, Jharkhand has been arrested by a team of Inter State Cell of Crime Branch, said the police. The accused was arrested from the dense forest of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand border, the police added.
"We have already had a delay of approximately one month in the efforts for cloud seeding in Delhi and considering that Air Quality in Delhi is likely to turn hazardous in the beginning of November, I once again request you to immediately convene meetings with all relevant stakeholders, inclu
An 8-year-old deceased leopard was found dead in the Amaragiri forest area of Kolhapur in Nagarkurnool district. The forest officials have shifted the deceased Leapeard to Post-Mortem Examination (PME) center and are awaiting the reports.
CM Yadav said, "Proactive steps are being taken to foster forest development. All necessary support will be provided to forest residents, who coexist harmoniously with nature, including the right to sell forest produce locally. The PESA Act is being actively implemented across the state to s
After months of terror, the six-member wolf pack responsible for wreaking havoc in the Mahsi region of Bahraich has finally been eradicated. The last wolf was beaten to death by villagers in Tamachpur village on Saturday while attempting to hunt a goat.
Mangar (Haryana) [India], October 4: Nestled in the serene embrace of the Aravalli Hills, Farm Aravalia offers a unique experience that combines adventure, history, and education in one of India's most ancient and ecologically significant landscapes. Farm Aravalia is more than just an eco-fr
The picturesque forest region of Dang, made history in 2021 as it was declared a fully natural farming district in Gujarat under the 'Aapnu Dang, Prakrutik Dang' campaign. With government support and training, farmers in Dang have embraced natural farming practices, leading to significant
Migratory birds have arrived in Chilka lake one month earlier than their scheduled time and the Chilika Wildlife Division is taking several measures for their protection, said forest officer Amlan Nayak, zero tolerance towards poaching will be a mandate this year as last year.
Telangana Forest Minister Konda Surekha expressed her distress over being trolled on social media following her visit to Medak district, where she was honoured with a traditional shawl (Cheneta Mala) by BJP MP Madavaneni Raghunandan Rao.