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Chhattisgarh: Surrounded by forests, Kujri Village gets clean drinking wat
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Covering several kilometres to fetch clean drinking water was the routine of the gone days for the population at Kujri, a village surrounded by forest and hills in tribal-dominated Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh, as Jal Jeevan Mission came as a boon to them.
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"Nagaland on high alert as Assam evictions spark fears of illegal influx",
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Amid Assam's ongoing eviction drive against illegal settlers in its reserve forests, Nagaland has been placed on high alert due to fears of a possible influx across the state's borders. Director General of Police (DGP) Nagaland, Rupin Sharma, IPS, addressed the situation on Tuesday, detailin
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Bisleri 'Bottles for Change' Collaborates with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserv
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 25: In a significant step towards sustainable conservation, Bisleri International Pvt. Ltd., under its CSR initiative Bottles for Change, has partnered with Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra's largest and oldest national park. The collaboration aims
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MP govt is working towards establishing zoos, wildlife rescue centres, say
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The CM said that the state government is also working towards establishing zoos and wildlife rescue centres. There is a need for brainstorming on the management of forests developed by the Rajya Van Vikas Nigam and its upcoming action plan. While reviewing the work done so far, the state gov
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Tree felling in Kancha Gachibowli: Sustainable development is important, b
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday, while hearing the suo motu case of deforestation in the Kancha Gachibowli forest area in Telangana, said that while sustainable development is important, it does not mean that forests can be destroyed overnight with bulldozers.
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Dana Kachilli in PoJK left to crumble by Pakistan-backed regime
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Despite its breathtaking landscapes, cool climate, and immense tourism potential, Dana Kachilli in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) continues to suffer under decades of systemic neglect. The region, blessed with lush forests, apple orchards, and fertile soil capable of producing s
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Chhattisgarh Forest Department halts CFR management implementation pending
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
In a letter dated July 3, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) B. Srinivas Rao instructed all regional and divisional forest officers to pause further action on CFR governance.
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Centre issues Model Rules to States, UTs to aid ease of doing business in
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued the 'Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands', with the objective of supporting States and Union Territories in simplifying regulatory frameworks and promoting agroforestry. Agroforestry offers multiple be
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MP CM Mohan Yadav instructs officials to conduct surveys in forest village
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks 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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J-K: 4 Rashtriya Rifles steps up patrolling in Bhaderwah to maintain peace
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
To ensure a strong security grid with no gaps in area domination and to maintain the peaceful atmosphere of Bhaderwah, the Indian Army's 4 Rashtriya Rifles has intensified its patrolling operations in the dense forests and hilly terrains of the region.
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MP: CM Yadav attends Kol Tribal Convention in Shahdol, announces land patt
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
"The tribal community has a rich and glorious history and has played a significant role in India's Independence and development. The Kol tribal community, in particular, has been known for its bravery since ancient times. Many heroes from the tribal society made supreme sacrifices in the str
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Bengaluru: Karnataka Governor calls for collective action on environmental
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, emphasising the urgent need for environmental protection amidst growing concerns over pollution and dwindling natural resources said "We must awaken a renewed consciousness--rooted in love and respect for nature, simplicity in lifestyle, and reverence
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