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Forest Conservation

Focus on conserving forest in Nilgiris to avoid repeat of Wayanad: Experts

If urgent measures aren’t taken, Nilgiris cannot help but stare at such a tragedy since the topography in the hill station and Wayanad are similar with thick layers of soil going down up to 100 feet to 200 feet, the experts said.

01 August 2024, 15:41 IST

Focus on conserving forest in Nilgiris to avoid repeat of Wayanad: Experts

Focus on conserving forest in Nilgiris to avoid repeat of Wayanad: Experts

Focus on conserving forest in Nilgiris to avoid repeat of Wayanad: Experts

01 August 2024, 15:41 IST

Remove invasive weeds threatening forest ecology: Khandre

Chairing a review meeting of the board of Tiger Conservation Foundation, the minister said all the officials and personnel of the department should work to realise the main aim of Project Tiger, to conserve the rich biodiversity of the forests.

20 June 2024, 17:16 IST

Remove invasive weeds threatening forest ecology: Karnataka minister Khandre

Remove invasive weeds threatening forest ecology: Karnataka minister Khandre

Remove invasive weeds threatening forest ecology: Khandre

20 June 2024, 17:16 IST

Forest conservation, management in country saw advancement over last 15 year: India informs UNFF

Globally, India ranks third in the net gain in average annual forest area between 2010 and 2020.

12 May 2024, 10:56 IST

Forest conservation, management in country saw advancement over last 15 year: India informs UNFF

Forest conservation, management in country saw advancement over last 15 year: India informs UNFF

Forest conservation, management in country saw advancement over last 15 year: India informs UNFF

12 May 2024, 10:56 IST

NGT notice to state over forest encroachment

The principal bench of NGT, headed by Prakash Shrivastava, took suo motu cognisance of a news report about forest land encroachment.

26 February 2024, 04:16 IST

NGT notice to state over forest encroachment

NGT notice to state over forest encroachment

NGT notice to state over forest encroachment

26 February 2024, 04:16 IST

Man-animal conflicts claiming over 100 lives annually in Kerala

Apart from reasons like changes in forest vegetation, the scorching climate is also considered to be a reason for the recent man-animal conflicts as there could be water scarcity.

11 February 2024, 15:53 IST

Man-animal conflicts claiming over 100 lives annually in Kerala

Man-animal conflicts claiming over 100 lives annually in Kerala

Man-animal conflicts claiming over 100 lives annually in Kerala

11 February 2024, 15:53 IST

No Deputy Speaker, minimal sittings, opposition gag: Highlights of 17th Lok Sabha

Despite India's technological capabilities, virtual Parliament sessions were not convened during Covid—a missed opportunity to maintain parliamentary activity during challenging times when immense distress was caused to the poor. Its effects continue to reverberate in the corridors of poverty till date.

01 February 2024, 02:27 IST

No Deputy Speaker, minimal sittings, opposition gag: Highlights of 17th Lok Sabha

No Deputy Speaker, minimal sittings, opposition gag: Highlights of 17th Lok Sabha

No Deputy Speaker, minimal sittings, opposition gag: Highlights of 17th Lok Sabha

01 February 2024, 02:27 IST

Karnataka govt will not evict farmers cultivating in less than three acres

Khandre announced that they will only initiate action against those who have encroached upon large proportions of forest land for selfish reasons, he said.

23 January 2024, 09:44 IST

Karnataka govt will not evict farmers cultivating in less than three acres

Karnataka govt will not evict farmers cultivating in less than three acres

Karnataka govt will not evict farmers cultivating in less than three acres

23 January 2024, 09:44 IST

Heads must roll in revenue dept

Unless a few heads roll, illegal conversion of forest land will continue unabated.

22 October 2023, 18:26 IST

Heads must roll in revenue dept

Heads must roll in revenue dept

Heads must roll in revenue dept

22 October 2023, 18:26 IST

An ecological crisis legislated

One of the significant changes made to the FCA in 1980 relates to the definition of forests.

13 September 2023, 19:57 IST

An ecological crisis legislated

An ecological crisis legislated

An ecological crisis legislated

13 September 2023, 19:57 IST

Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act not a threat to Nagas: Nagaland CM Rio

CM Neiphiu Rio said Article 371 (A) gives special protection to Nagas on land and its resources.

09 August 2023, 09:41 IST

Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act not a threat to Nagas: Nagaland CM Rio

Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act not a threat to Nagas: Nagaland CM Rio

Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act not a threat to Nagas: Nagaland CM Rio

09 August 2023, 09:41 IST