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Man, 22, trampled to death by wild elephant in Chhattisgarh’s Korba
The incident occurred near Chhirhapani village when the victim entered the forest to relieve himself.
Updated on May 02, 2025 06:14 PM IST
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UP govt moves SC, seeks green light for Kukrail night safari
The project got stuck due to the apex court’s February 19, 2024 order restraining the central and state govts to establish zoos and safaris in forest areas (other than protected areas) without approval of the top court
Published on Apr 30, 2025 06:04 AM IST
173K ha forests cleared in 9 years, Lok Sabha informed
The forest area measuring 173,396.87 hectares was transferred under the provisions of Van (Sanrakshan Evam Samvardhan) Adhiniyam, 1980, environment minister Bhupender Yadav said
Published on Mar 25, 2025 08:28 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi
1.7 lakh hectares of forest area diverted for non-forestry purpose in 9 yrs: Govt
Between 2014-15 and 2023-24, 1,73,396.87 hectares of forest land were diverted for non-forestry purposes, including infrastructure projects, says Union minister.
Updated on Mar 24, 2025 04:39 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
IFS officer shares pic of 'original forest guard' at anti-poaching camp entrance
Retired IFS officer shared a photo of two tigers at an anti-poaching camp.
Published on Feb 18, 2025 08:28 PM IST