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Gujarat a "favourite" state for migratory as well as local birds
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the official press release, for the protection and conservation of birds and animals in the state, as well as for environmental protection, since the time Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Chief Minister of Gujarat, he has implemented strict laws, rules, and schemes, which
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Black-headed Ibis, spotted in large numbers in Thoothukudi salt pans in Ta
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The presence of the rare bird species Black-headed Ibis in large numbers in the salt pans (uppul areas) of Thoothukudi district has drawn significant attention from bird watchers and environmental enthusiasts.
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Karnataka Forest Minister orders probe into death of pregnant leopard near
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The inquiry was ordered following serious allegations raised by Yeshwanthpur MLA S.T. Somashekar, who claimed that stone quarrying and mining activities were being carried out illegally in and around the forest area. Acting on these claims, Minister Khandre directed senior forest official
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami approves irrigation projects worth Rs 160.54 crore
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Under NABARD financing, the Chief Minister has approved the sanction of 16 irrigation schemes of the Irrigation Department across various districts, at a total cost of Rs 53.68 crore.
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Hyderabad: Police seized 15 kgs of Deer meat; accused handed to forest dep
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Attarpur police seized 15 kgs of Deer meat from a man in Hyderabad on Monday night, police said.
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Kerala: Tiger falls into well in Pathanamthitta; rescue efforts underway
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A quiet morning in Villunnippara turned into a scene of panic after a tiger fell into a domestic well at a local residence in the wee hours of Monday. Neighbours were alerted by a loud splash from the well. Upon investigating the noise, they spotted the tiger struggling in the water.
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Training workshop on SOPs related to felling of dangerous trees and prunin
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to a press release from the Department of Forests & Wildlife, the workshop was convened to sensitise and build the capacity of officials from around 18 concerned Government Departments and land-owning agencies regarding the effective implementation of the recently notified S
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Elephants take part in penalty shootout competition at annual mammoth fest
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Elephants took part in a penalty shootout competition at Nepal's annual Elephant and Tourism Festival in Sauraha, drawing large crowds. The event aims to boost tourism, promote elephant conservation and showcase cultural programmes over three days.
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Railways sanctions Rs 850 crore track renewal works in Rajasthan
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian Railways has sanctioned track renewal works on two strategic rail sections in Rajasthan, which are vital for passenger services, tourism and regional connectivity.
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"Will take action": BJP MP Dr Rabindra Narayan Behera on BJD's 51 Mahindra
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking with ANI, the BJP MP said, "This is a small example of the corruption that is going on in the forest department from the last government... We will take action based on the reports from the inquiry."
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Indonesia engages Vantara's expertise to curb elephant deaths from EEHV
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
EEHV is a serious and often fatal disease affecting young elephants and poses an additional threat to the Sumatran elephant, alongside ongoing habitat loss,
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Indian Railways strengthens AI-based system to protect wildlife on railway
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a groundbreaking move, Indian Railways has rolled out an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to safeguard wildlife, especially elephants, lions and tigers, on railway tracks. The cutting-edge technology uses Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) to detect
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