Counter affidavit by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in the matter of Pradeep Singh Shekhawat Vs State of Assam & Others dated 30/01/2025. The application complained about the illegal constructions, including the illegal construction of road to Bhuban Hill, within the Barak Bhuban Wildlife Sanctuary located …
Efforts to rejuvenate the avian population of central Kerala by providing artificial nests, feed, and improving bird habitats Conservationists are trying all the tricks up their sleeves to rejuvenate the avian population of central Kerala by providing artificial nests, feed, and improving the bird habitats. Artificial hideouts for barn owls, …
PANJIM: At least 40 mining leases, 20 of which are active, will be affected once Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary is declared as Tiger Reserve. Talking to reporters, environmentalist Rajendra Kerkar said that state government will never accept the proposal to make Mhadei wildlife sanctuary as
PANJIM: In a major victory for green activists in Goa, Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF) has asked Goa government to submit a proposal to declare Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as tiger reserve. In a letter to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh said,
Jairam Has Cleared 3 Projects He Rejected Earlier New Delhi: After having cleared three coal blocks in Chhattisgarh, five others are up for review before environment minister Jairam Ramesh. The review of these coal blocks came after the group of ministers asked the minister to take a re-look at eight …
PANJIM: Madhav Gadgil committee appointed to study aspects relating to Western Ghats, in its interim report, slated to be submitted before June 30 will pronounce its verdict on mining in the state
As part of a statewide afforestation plan, the State Forest Department today launched a massive tree plantation drive under the North Kamrup Division. From today, around 6,000 seedlings will be planted on the barren hills of Agyathuri and nearby areas. This is part of an ambitious plan that intends to …
In what could set a precedent for forest rights struggles, six villages in Madhya Pradesh have stalled a government plan to notify their forest as wildlife sanctuary. Gram sabhas of these villages have passed resolutions against the proposed Katthiwada wildlife sanctuary in Alirajpur district. While the government is yet to …
GUWAHATI: Suspected poachers shot dead a male one-horned rhino in Pobitara Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam today. Official sources said the male rhino was shot at from .303 pistol by a gang of poachers at around 2.30 am. The gang escaped with the prized horn of the endangered species. This is …
A group of ministers headed by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has agreed to a proposal for Cabinet scrutiny of infrastructure projects rejected by the Environment Ministry in dense forest areas. The move could open up more forest areas for coal mining. However, the compromise will not impact protected areas, such …
AHMEDABAD: The union environment ministry has earmarked a Rs 50 crore project for the upkeep of greater Gir area on the periphery of the sanctuary - an abode of Asiatic lions. It has also decided to increase the compensation package for tribals and Maldharis living within the sanctuary from Rs …
These are the draft guidelines released by the Ministry of Environment and Forests for selection, planning, development, implementation and monitoring of ecotourism in and around protected areas. The Ministry has released draft guidelines for ecotourism in and around protected areas of the country. This document lays out a detailed set …
North-western Himalayan region with its wide range of altitudes, topography and climatic conditions, is a rich repository of medicinal wealth, which occupies an important place in Vedic treatise. More than 800 no. valuable medicinal species found in this part of India is extensively used by the locals since time immemorial …
AHMEDABAD: The three-day wildlife census revealed that the population of sloth bears and leopards has increased by 18.62% and 8.41% respectively during a five-year period. Releasing the data on Monday of the census that concluded on May 18, S K Nanda, principal secretary, forest and environment, said that there were …
Immediately after school, 15-yearold Surendra Kumar rushes to the wheat fields running parallel to the main Chambal canal in Umaidganj village in Rajasthan’s Kota district. He begins his search for a pair of Saras Cranes and their two young ones—the crane family he has been tracking for four years now. …
Environment minister Jairam Ramesh is not averse to controversy. His decision to give a go-ahead for the controversial ropeway project in the Girnar wildlife sanctuary has been strongly criticised by members of the National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) who insist this will result in the extinction of the long-billed vultures. …
KALPETTA: The eco-tourism centre at Tholpetty near Mananthavady, a growing tourism destination under the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary, will be reopened for tourists on Wednesday. The centre had been closed for tourists since June 7, 2010 on an order of the Chief Wildlife Warden. An eco-development committee meeting at Tholpetty on …
