Tag: Forest Department

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Announces Rs 5,000 Salary Hike for Forest Staff, Launches Mass Plantation Drive

West Bengal
In a major boost for the state's forest personnel ahead of Durga Puja, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a substantial pay rise for departmental workers. Effective from October, nearly 500 Range Officers, Bit Officers, and Forest...

Spain’s Largest Wildfire Affects 16,000 Hectares and Results in Over 1,100 Evacuations

Environment
Spain is currently facing its largest wildfire, which has reportedly consumed around 16,000 hectares of land. The devastating fire has prompted emergency services to take drastic actions, including the evacuation of more than 1,100 residents from...
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Forest Guard Stops Traffic for Wild Elephant in Lesson on Coexistence

Animals
A noteworthy incident unfolded on a forest road when a forest guard halted traffic to facilitate the safe crossing of a wild elephant. This...

Abandoned Elephant Calf Recovers After Rescue in Kerala

Animals
The story of an abandoned elephant calf, rescued in Kerala, has captured widespread attention following a video shared by Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh....

Leopard Attacks Stray Dog Inside IIT Bombay Campus

Mumbai
A leopard was captured on CCTV attacking a stray dog within the confines of the IIT Bombay campus in Mumbai. This incident occurred early...

Search Operations Intensify for Missing Uttarakhand Trekker

Uttarakhand
The search for 23-year-old trekker Babita Pandey, missing in Uttarkashi district since May 29, has escalated significantly. Over 120 personnel from various agencies are...

Days-Long Forest Fires Devastate Rajouri, Prompt Wildlife to Inhabit Residential Areas

CSR Environment
In Jammu and Kashmir, the district of Rajouri has been heavily impacted by extensive forest fires that have persisted for several days. The fires...

Over 62,000 Litres Of Water Used To Combat Himachal Pradesh’s Forest Fires

CSR Environment
Kasauli, a hill station in Himachal Pradesh renowned for its scenic pine forests, encountered a significant forest fire this week. On May 26, flames...

Feeding monkeys in Darjeeling will now cost Rs 5,000

CSR Animal Welfare & Cruelty
In a first-of-its-kind move, West Bengal's Darjeeling Municipality has imposed a Rs 5,000 fine on anyone caught feeding monkeys in the hill town. The...

All national parks and wildlife reserves in the Dooars will be closed to tourists for three months starting today

CSR Animal Welfare & Cruelty
The park closures will impact not only tourists but also tour guides, jeep operators, entertainers, cultural performers, and businesses situated near the protected forests...

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