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'Wild Chicken' Controversy: Dharamshala based NGO files complaint, demands
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Dheeraj Mahajan, Head of the NGO, said that Jungle fowl (wild chicken or junglee murga) comes under the second schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act and it can't be killed.
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Blackbuck found dead in a field in Madhya Pradesh, forest department to ta
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Divisional Forest officer Lokpriya Bharti on Wednesday informed that the dead body of a blackbuck was found at a field near Barkheda Salam village of Madhya Pradesh. He said that action would be taken against the killing of the animal.
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Mumbai: Four arrested for trying to smuggle endangered red sand boa snake
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai's Cuffe Parade Police on Tuesday has arrested four people for trying to sell red sand boa snake illegally. The red boa sand snake are, an endangered species and a listed under schedule-four of the Wildlife Protection Act 1972.
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Odisha: One arrested for illegal possession of leopard skin
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The seized leopard skin was sent to Wild Life Institute of India, Dehradun for biological chemical examination and opinion was received affirmatively.
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WWF-India and Indian Principals' Network (IPN) Foundation to Foster a Nati
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 18: WWF-India has announced an exciting new partnership with the Indian Principals' Network (IPN) Foundation to advance environmental education and conservation initiatives nationwide. This collaboration is set to amplify the efforts to cultivate a robust communi
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DRI seizes 781 Bengal Monitor Lizard Hemipenes, 19.6 kg soft corals near N
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) thwarted an attempt to traffic endangered wildlife species near Nashik, Maharashtra. The operation resulted in the seizure of 781 Bengal Monitor Lizard Hemipenes, locally known as "Hatha Jodis," and 19.6 kg of soft corals, both listed under Sched
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CBI nabs three in peacock feather trafficking case
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended three persons for alleged involvement in trafficking peacock feathers, the law enforcement agency said on Tuesday.
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STF seizes leopard skin in Odisha's Kalahandi district, two held
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
The accused were identified as Chakra Benal (45), a resident of Village Talbora and Purna Chandra (39), a resident of Village Patang Pada of the district.
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FIR against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuriya for 'illegally' usin
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
This time, a case has been registered against Elvish Yadav and singer Rahul Yadav, alias Fazilpuriya, for illegally using snakes and using abusive language during the shooting of the song titled '32 Bore'.
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DRI intercepts illegal elephant tusk trade in Bengaluru; seven arrested
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a meticulously planned operation, the Directorate of Revenue (DRI) officers in Bengaluru have busted a syndicate's efforts to illicitly trade elephant tusks, classified under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
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Odisha: DRI foils wildlife trafficking, rescues 351 Indian tent turtles in
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Indian tent turtle is listed in Schedule-I of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and is thereby provided the highest degree of protection.
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"Increase in leopard numbers is testament to India's unwavering dedication
Updated : 2 years ago IST
"Great news! This significant increase in leopard numbers is a testament to India's unwavering dedication to biodiversity. I compliment all those who are part of the various collective efforts towards wildlife protection, paving the way for a sustainable coexistence," the Prime Minister shar
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