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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulates forest officials for rescuing
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In a post on X CM Mamata Banerjee said, "My heartiest congratulations to the forest officials of West Bengal on the successful rescue of the tigress- Zeenat. My sincere gratitude to the district administration, police, panchayat functionaries and the local people for their invaluable support
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Assam: Anti-depredation squads formed to reduce human-wildlife conflict
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Assam has taken a significant step towards mitigating human-wildlife conflict by forming anti-depredation squads in various districts in the fringe areas of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Assam's Morigaon district.
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Aaranyak provides bee-boxes as livelihood support to human-elephant confli
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
In response to the significant losses experienced due to the escalating human-elephant conflict (HEC) that poses serious challenges for both elephants and local communities in various regions of Assam, Aaranyak--recognized as the premier biodiversity conservation organization in the area-
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Man dies after being attacked by buffalo in Assam's Kamrup
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Pranjal Baruah, Forest Range Officer of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary told ANI that that a buffalo outside the protected area of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary attacked the man near 1 No Dhamkhunda (Kordia) area under Pragjyotishpur police station.
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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurates advanced facility for Pashmina
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav, on Saturday inaugurated the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun, an official release said.
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Arunachal: Nyishi Elite Society initiates unique conservation efforts to s
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A unique museum was inaugurated at Palin, the district headquarter town of Kra Daadi district in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday where 116 air guns were displayed.
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Vantara presents Vantarian Rescue Rangers; adventure that inspires love, c
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
This immersive adventure invites children and parents to step into the shoes of wildlife heroes, embarking on a journey of discovery, compassion, and action.
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Assam: 55-year-old sustains injuries after being attacked by rhino near Po
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
According to the official of Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, the rhino which was strayed out from the wildlife sanctuary attacked the man on Monday morning after which he was rushed to the hospital.
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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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MP CM Mohan Yadav inaugurates 'Ratapani Tiger Reserve'; flags off bike ral
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
CM Yadav also flagged off a bike rally to create awareness about environment and wildlife conservation. Additionally, the CM joined the rally and was spotted riding a bike on the occasion.
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New Study Highlights the Threats of Illegal Ritualistic Hunts in West Beng
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 12: A new study highlights the grave impacts of illegal ritualistic hunts in West Bengal, India, where thousands of hunters gather during cultural or religious festivals to kill wildlife using traditional weapons such as bows, catapults, and spears. The research i
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Assam Forest Department gears up rhino monitoring, patrolling in Laokhowa,
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Laokhowa and Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuaries (LBWLS) provide vital riverine habitat for the greater one-horned rhinoceros and act as buffer zones for the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve.
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