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🛑 The residents of the village of Phey near Leh in Ladakh are cultivating a crop that is usually not grown in the fragile, water-scarce cold desert region. Using a technique known as mulching, the village in Leh district has emerged as the hub of organic watermelon cultivation.

🛑 A retired Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, VP Mohan, sought the immediate intervention of Prime Minister in stopping projects being undertaken under the Shimla Smart City Mission. He also sought efforts to tackle the alleged environmental corruption in the town, besides action against anyone found guilty in this practice. Addressing the media, Mohan said the projects being undertaken under the Smart City Mission were not making the town smart, but converting it into a slum.

https://www.uniindia.com/~/former-wildlife-official-blames-congress-govt-for-ignoring-shimla-s-receding-green-belt/States/news/3174015.html

🛑 A new report by campaigning organisation Greenpeace International revealed that close to 90% of Indians support reducing plastic production to tackle pollution and combat climate change. This widespread public backing comes ahead of a crucial meeting in Ottawa, Canada, where a global treaty to regulate plastics will be discussed.

https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/pollution/almost-90-indians-support-cutting-plastic-production-to-tackle-pollution-and-combat-climate-change-greenpeace-95384

🛑 Spread over more than 41 acres and with a capacity of 33,000, Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium at Mullanpur, Punjab is on the legal turf, with the filing of a petition in public interest for restraining the BCCI and other respondents from conducting cricket matches and tournament there.

🛑 Assam govt submitted before the Gauhati high court on Wednesday that even though the state cabinet has decided to denotify the Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary, the formal notification has not been issued till date.

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environmentindia · 23 days

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Family Drama Beneath Our Feet: Genetic Tug of War in Soil

In the ever-evolving saga of nature's mysteries, scientists have uncovered a captivating twist in the age-old tale of plants and their soil companions. A recent research by Clark, K. M. et. al., has delved deep into the intricate relationship between these two entities, shining a spotlight on the role of genetic relatedness in shaping their dynamic dance.

With Solidago altissima (North American species of Goldenrod) as their muse, researchers embarked on an enthralling journey to unravel the secrets hidden beneath the earth's surface. Seedlings from a diverse array of parent plants were carefully nurtured, their destinies intertwined with the soil they grew in. Would kinship prove to be a blessing or a curse?

The results of this groundbreaking experiment were nothing short of astonishing. Seedlings nestled in soil from their genetic relatives found themselves in a struggle for survival, their growth stunted by the very earth that bore their lineage. Meanwhile, those planted in soil from unrelated sources flourished, basking in the nurturing embrace of unfamiliar terrain. In a revelation that echoes the complexities of human relationships, it became clear that genetic relatedness holds the key to unlocking the mysteries of plant-soil interactions. Much like a family reunion gone awry, sticking with familiar soil may not always be the best course of action. Sometimes, it's the unexpected encounters with strangers that lead to the most bountiful growth.

As we gaze into the intricate web of life beneath our feet, this study serves as a beacon of insight, illuminating the nuanced dynamics that govern our ecosystems. From the depths of the soil to the heights of the canopy, the interplay between plants and their underground allies continues to captivate and inspire, reminding us of the boundless wonders that lie waiting to be discovered.

Source 👉 Clark, K. M., Gallagher, M. J., Canam, T., & Meiners, S. J. (2024). Genetic relatedness can alter the strength of plant–soil interactions. American Journal of Botany, e16289.

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Striking a Balance in Human-Wildlife Conflicts of India

The interaction between humans and wildlife in India’s Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) offers valuable insights into the dynamics of coexistence and conflict. From leopard-induced livestock losses to elephant crop raiding, the patterns of these interactions reveal a complex interplay between predators and prey. The financial repercussions of these wildlife encounters have spurred communities to adopt various coping mechanisms. Traditional approaches have proven ineffective, prompting the implementation of innovative solutions. Moreover, socio-economic factors significantly influence the intensity of wildlife incursions. In order to gain a deeper understanding of these complex interactions, it is essential to expand the scope of these type of research. These researches are crucial for developing effective conservation and conflict resolution strategies that address the varied challenges faced by communities living alongside wildlife.

Source 👉 Datta, P., Behera, B., Sonobe, T., & Chand, S. (2024). Human Coexistence with Leopards and Elephants: Losses and Coping Strategies in an Indian Tiger Reserve. Trees, Forests and People, 100518.

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Unearthing Conflict: How Mining Shapes Human-Primate Encounters in Southern India

A recent study by researchers Anand, S., & Radhakrishna, S. (2024) delve into the impact of mining on human-primate conflict in southern India. Through a blend of household surveys and geospatial analysis, they explore how alterations to the landscape due to mining activities shape the dynamics of conflict between humans and primates in coal mining regions.

In a coal mining region of southern India, researchers delve into the intricate interplay between human activities and wildlife dynamics. Through a meticulous blend of household surveys and geospatial analysis, they unravel the impacts of mining-induced landscape changes on human-primate conflict. Unlike traditional conflict scenarios, where crop damage often takes center stage, house-raiding emerges as the predominant form of conflict. The study took place in Ramagundam Coal Belt region, situated in the Mancherial and Pedapalli districts of Telangana state, southern India, is part of the expansive Godavari Valley Coalfields (GVCF). Initially explored in 1886, the mining region has steadily expanded to encompass an area of 17,000 km2 across several districts. The Ramagundam area, in particular, has been a focal point of intensive mining activities since 1974.

Location of study area and selection of survey locations

Results revealed that, unlike typical rural conflict scenarios, house-raiding emerged as the predominant conflict form, with minimal crop damage instances. Primates exhibited avoidance behaviors towards mining areas, with conflict incidents escalating further away from mines. Landscape features, particularly monospecific plantations correlated with reduced crop damage but increased likelihood of house-raiding incidents. Analysis of long-term land cover changes highlighted the correlation between the expansion of built-up areas and increased human-primate conflict interactions, particularly with rhesus macaques moving towards human settlements. The research sheds light on the intricate connection between mining operations and human-primate conflict, highlighting how human-induced changes to landscapes significantly influence wildlife behavior and conflict patterns.

Source 👉 Anand, S., & Radhakrishna, S. (2024). Does Mining Escalate Human-Wildlife Conflict?: Insights from Human-Rhesus Macaque Conflict in a Coal-Mining Region in Southern India. Human Ecology, 1-13.

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environmentindia · 3 months

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◆ Arun Krishnamurthy, the founder of Environmentalist Foundation of India (EFI), which works in the field of wildlife conservation and habitat restoration, and Saalumarada Thimmakka, the 112-year-old climate warrior from Karnataka’s Tumkur district known as the “Mother of Trees" for planting 8,000 trees, on Wednesday won the CNN-News18 Indian of The Year 2023 in the Climate Warriors category.

◆ The oldest tigress in the country, ST-2 (19), undergoing treatment at Sariska Tiger Reserve, died on Tuesday. Often termed the Rajamata of Sariska, it gave birth to ST-7, ST-8, ST-13, and ST-14.

◆ The Tripura Forest Department, in collaboration with Aranyak, Guwahati, and Tripura University, commenced a three-day consultative workshop for wildlife managers on Wednesday to ensure the sustainable survival and thriving of hoolock gibbons in their natural habitats.

◆ Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the government has cleared 8,000 hectares of forest land, encroached by suspected Bangladeshi people.

◆ Five forest department personnel, engaged in the early morning patrol, escaped unhurt after suspected members of sand mafia allegedly hit their car with a sand-laden tractor trolley in a bid to avoid interception in the forest area in Tekulapally mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district in the early hours of January 9, 2024.

◆ The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has called for an inter-state coordination committee meeting between Telangana, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh, challenging the standard explanations provided by the Telangana forest department for the disappearance of tigers from forest corridor areas in KB Asifabad district, especially the Kagaznagar forest area.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ Numerous organizations intensified their protests Sunday at Hariharpur village in the state of Chhattisgarh in India, raising demands to cancel the Parsa coal mine as it threatens large-scale deforestation of the Hasdeo forests of Chhattisgarh, also known as the lungs of Chhattisgarh.

◆ In a concerning revelation in the Kerala Forest department's annual administrative report of 2021-22, over 5,000 hectares of forested land in the state has been encroached upon.

◆ According to the state’s Chief Wildlife Warden Samir Sinha, the tiger population density in Uttarakhand is among the highest in the world. The tiger population, which stood at 178 in 2006, rose to 560 in 2022, recording a rise of 314%.

◆ According to data compiled by the Wildlife Protection Society of India, a staggering 206 tigers and 565 leopards lost their lives during the year. Notably, Maharashtra recorded the highest tiger mortality with 52 deaths, closely followed by Madhya Pradesh with 45.

◆ Bird species in northeastern India have started shifting to higher elevations due to increasing temperatures owing to deforestation, a new study showed.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ In a landmark achievement for reptile conservation, Wildlife SOS, a leading wildlife conservation NGO, has successfully rescued over 2,300 reptiles in India throughout the year 2023.

◆ Uttarakhand is witnessing a rise in winter wildfires, with 1006 fire alerts from November 1 to January 1.

◆ As large swathes of India gasped for breath, choking on air laden with contaminants, the National Green Tribunal grappled with a wide range of environmental issues, including pollution of the Ganga and quality and quantity of groundwater and air pollution in 2023.

https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/2023-ngt-cracks-whip-to-spur-officials-to-strive-for-cleaner-air-water-124010100496_1.html

◆ Forest department officials recently seized a consignment of rare fishes worth millions of dollars in the international market from the Mohanbari Airport in upper Assam’s Dibrugarh district, north eastern India.

◆The Maharashtra state government has made virtually all of Aarey Milk Colony a “green zone”, which activists say accords one of the last remaining green lungs of the city the highest level of protection for any area here.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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Ripple in the Waters: Eurasian Otter Discovery in Western Ghats' Sanctuary

A thrilling discovery made by Mohan, S. K., and team in 2023 reveals something incredible! They spotted the elusive Eurasian Otter (Lutra lutra) right here in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary within our beautiful Western Ghats. Two of these otters spotted in a rocky-torrential stream back in March 2020. These little fellas were on a frenzy, darting among submerged rocks, exploring nooks and crannies, and sometimes taking playful dives. What’s fascinating is their preference for spots where the water roars with energy, avoiding the calm and shallow areas.

Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra depositing spraints

Now, here’s the real scoop on where they were found – it's a paradise up there! At 1,275 meters altitude in the Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary, there’s lush greenery, these halfway-between forests (called transitional sholas), and patches of green along a speedy stream with big rocks and fallen trees. And get this – this place isn’t just for our Eurasian Otter friends; it's also a sweet spot for the Asian Small-clawed Otter (Aonyx cinereus). Looks like they're sharing the space wisely!

Recorded site of Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra from Chinnar Wildlife Sanctuary

But here’s where it gets interesting: this discovery shakes up what we thought we knew about where these otters like to hang out in the Western Ghats. It's shouting out loud that we need to dive deeper into understanding these otters – their types, where they live, how many there are, and what they’re up to. Knowing all this stuff is like giving them a shield from the things that threaten them – losing their homes, sand mining, being hunted, and their numbers going down. It’s clear as daylight that if we want to keep these otters safe and sound in our precious Western Ghats, we’ve got to take care of the greenery by the streams. It’s like giving them a big, leafy hug and saying, “We got you, little buddies!”

Source 👉 Mohan, S. K., Nath, L. R., Subin, K. S., Govindankutty, S. K., & Nameer, P. O. (2023). Recent record of Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra (Linnaeus, 1758)(Mammalia: Carnivora: Mustellidae) from Kerala part of the Western Ghats, India and an insight into the behaviour and habitat preferences. Journal of Threatened Taxa, 15(12), 24352-24356.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in India has raised eyebrows with its latest decision to consider ex-post facto clearances for non-forest projects in the Aravallis. This move effectively opens the door for regularization of constructions previously deemed illegal on this ecologically sensitive land.

◆ District Level Forest Rights Committee has given forest clearances to six roads in Gummalakshmipuram and Kurupam mandals.

◆ Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath proposed to start helicopter services and the establishment of four-lane road connectivity to facilitate seamless transportation to eco-tourism destinations such as Dudhwa National Park, Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, and Chuka of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve.

◆ Hailed as a legend with three world records to her name, Rajmata, an Asiatic lioness who died in 2020 in Amreli, has been given a befitting tribute by wildlife enthusiasts and residents of Krankach village in the district. A memorial in the form of a lifesize statue has been installed in the village with a plaque that reads, "World's most legendary lioness."

◆ The Nandankanan Zoological Park will receive two male chimpanzees and one male and one female cheetah from Dubai Safari Park, in exchange for a hippopotamus and six sangais. It will also receive African lion, red-necked wallaby, ring-tailed lemur and Hamadryas baboon in exchange of blackbuck, hog deer, gaur, red jungle fowl and gharial.

◆ Tarak Chandra Paul, an 52-years-old environmentalist from Kanchrapara, North 24 Parganas of Kolkata, West Bengal had arrived at Bongaigaon on Tuesday after 16 day-long bicycle trip from Kolkata.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ The department is not leaving any stone unturned in protecting and popularising Kappatgudda forest. The department has now come out with a one-page calendar for the year 2024. It is a special calendar focusing on the wildlife of Kappatagudda.

◆ Bandipur Tiger Reserve (BTR) director Ramesh Kumar has recommended to the Chamarajanagar and Mysuru district administrations to ban all kinds of New Year celebrations around the tiger reserve. He has made the recommendation to keep the wild animals unaffected during the New Year celebrations at the homestays and resorts around the reserve.

◆ At least 25 people were hospitalised after they complained of uneasiness following an incident of ammonia gas lea at a fertiliser manufacturing unit in north Chennai's Ennore on Tuesday night.

◆ The Japan International Cooperation Agency's (JICA) Forestry Project will revive ‘bhojpatra’ in Himachal Pradesh in collaboration with the Himalayan Forest Research Institute to empower forest-fringe communities, particularly women, through sustainable livelihoods, government officials said on Wednesday.

◆ Two people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the death of a female leopard after its head got entangled in a clutch wire fixed in the fencing of a private school at Theetukal near Ooty on December 21.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ At least 202 tigers died in the wild in India in 2023, with the western state of Maharashtra crossing the half-century mark for the first time. According to the All-India Tiger Estimation (AITE)-2022, the country houses 3,682 big cats in total.

◆ The Kaziranga Bird Conservation Festival will take place from January 9-10, 2024. The festival will include the 5th waterbird census, which is a citizen science initiative. The festival is a collaboration between the Kaziranga National Park and the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS).

◆ Opposing a proposal with regard to construction of a stadium in the green belt and peacock habitat at Longowal village (Sangrur), an environmental activist from Sangrur, Jasinder Sekhon, has urged Sangrur Deputy Commissioner (DC) to consider an alternate location for the proposed sports stadium.

◆ Three men have been booked for allegedly poaching a deer at Hajipur village in the forest area of Garhshankar subdivision of this Punjab district, police said on Monday.

◆ Forest department personnel arrested four poachers and two timber smugglers from Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Mayurbhanj district during patrolling, an official said on Sunday.

◆ The forest department will create a new range for the Tortoise sanctuary, which will come on the banks of Ganga in Kothari village of Uruva area of Meja. “A proposal for the same has been prepared and will be sent to the government soon following which a team of officials and other supporting staff would be deployed at the sanctuary for its development”, said district forest officer (DFO), Mahavir Kaujalgi.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ Tree felling in the Parsa East and Kanta Basan (PEKB) extension coal mines in Hasdeo forest region of north Chhattisgarh began on Thursday under police protection, triggering protests by tribals and activists.

◆ Though Kuno National Park (KNP) has started releasing the imported cheetahs into wild after keeping them into captivity for more than four months, another issue of herbivore population put the officials on toes.

◆ The Mumbai DRI has intercepted an international wildlife smuggling syndicate, apprehending an operative attempting to smuggle 11 foreign-origin snakes.

◆ The wildlife watchers of Kashmir are drawing some disturbing parallels between the Project Hangul and the Project Tiger. Despite launched concurrently, the one meant for the conservation of the regional animal—Hangul—never reached its logical conclusion.

◆ Voicing its concerns over the RMB’s approval of several construction activities in the forest area, the Delhi High Court said that trees and shrubs on the side of the roads do not qualify as forest or green cover, and saving the Ridge was important.

◆ The lion safari park got a nod from Central Zoo Authority (CZA) on Friday. With this, it will be the third of its kind park in Gujarat, after Devaliya in Junagadh and Ambardi in Amreli districts.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ The Union Ministry of Environment and Forest has issued a draft notification declaring one-kilometre area from the boundaries of the Pong Dam Wildlife Sanctuary in Kangra district as an eco-sensitive zone.

◆ Villages in Odisha’s Sundargarh district are embracing principles of bioeconomy by repurposing farm waste generated on the paddy fields, as raw material to cultivate mushrooms and produce vermicompost.

◆ A report of the Director General of Audit (Central) has sought an explanation from the Forest Department over the formation of the Forest Society for Conservation.

◆ While it is promising that a plant species has been documented in India for the first time from Chirang Reserve Forest in Assam, unfortunately, the bad news is that the plant Amblyanthopsis burmanica is under pressure due to habitat destruction and researchers could only find less than 10 individuals growing scattered in a 20 sq km area.

◆ At least 10 tigers have died in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu, India. Six tiger cubs starved to death, two adult tigers died due to infighting, two tigers were poisoned, and the accused has been arrested. The union environment ministry has formed a committee to investigate the deaths and proposed measures to prevent further unnatural deaths.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ The toll of human deaths due to animal attacks has seen a steady rise in the last five years, even as the funds to mitigate such conflicts have dwindled. In last five years, the Central government has cut the funds to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts by 67%.

◆ Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Friday said that the Centre should compensate the state for the contribution it has made in forest conservation.

◆ The Delhi High Court on Friday said the forest department must take all steps to protect the Ridge as it pulled up the authorities here for failing to notify its land as "reserved forest" in spite of earlier directions.

◆ An oil spill, caused during cyclone Michaung in Chennai's Ennore Creek, is being cleared by 75 boats with 300 personnel deployed.

◆ President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Energy Conservation Awards 2023 in New Delhi on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day. Addressing the gathering, the President said that the health and happiness of all of us lies in the conservation and good health of nature.

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environmentindia · 4 months

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◆ A leopard was found dead on National Highway (NH) 44, near Khatu Shyam temple in north Delhi’s Alipur, in the early Wednesday – just days after another big cat was sighted in south Delhi’s Sainik Farms.

◆ Developed by US-based NGO Resolve, TrailGuard AI is an innovative camera trap that is designed to detect specific species and transmit images of them instantly. Conservationists in India saw potential for its use in managing human-tiger conflict.

◆ One person was arrested for killing two barking deer that strayed into his paddy field in Jharkhand’s Simdega district, a forest department official said on Thursday.

◆ Activists and people’s representatives on Wednesday met Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre and requested him to conserve varieties of citrus fruits, especially Sakkare Kanchi (pomelo) which was disappearing from the Western Ghats

◆ Meet Yashwant Budhwani, Harsh Somani, and Khalid Ansari - three guys who've come up with something pretty cool for car owners. They've started Hoora, a new car wash service that's all about making your life easier and being kind to the planet

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◆ South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL), the Chhattisgarh-based arm of Coal India Limited (CIL), will invest Rs 169 crore on plantations in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, over a period of the next four years.

https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/south-eastern-coalfields-to-invest-rs-169-crore-on-miyawaki-plantation-123121200876_1.html

◆ A cinerous vulture, a native of Central Asia and Europe, was seen in Delhi’s skies after at least three decades. Retired scientist Surya Prakash, a keen birder, spotted the vulture hovering over Neeli Jheel in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary on December 9.

◆ Andhra Pradesh Forest officials arrested a 29-year-old man on Tuesday for allegedly slaughtering a spotted deer in Nandyala district, and seized 35 kg venison from him, said an official.

◆ The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has reiterated that the Karnataka government should get the Supreme Court’s approval for the dereservation of forest land released for rehabilitation of people affected by the Sharavathi Valley Hydroelectric Project in Shivamogga district.

◆ The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has notified industry-specific discharge standards, Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Union MoS Environment, Forest and Climate Change said on Monday.

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◆ As many as 500 incidents of bird hits involving aircraft have been reported in various states in the first ten months of this year. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued regulations and guidelines for the management of potential wildlife hazards at licensed airports.

https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/govt-data-shows-500-bird-hit-incidents-involving-aircraft-in-jan-oct-2023-123121100932_1.html

◆ Avni or T1, the elusive “maneater” of Pandharkawda shot dead in 2018 is the inspiration behind Shonet Anthony Barretto’s ‘Avni Ki Kismat’. The Hindi movie, screened on Friday, is in competition on the Indian language’s films segment of the 29th Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF).

◆ The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration Monday directed the forest department to ensure maximum plantation along the banks of the Hindon and Yamuna rivers that pass through the district.

◆ To safeguard wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas in Goa, the Forest Department is set to acquire 8 to 10 drones equipped with cutting-edge technology for real-time monitoring. This initiative aims to tackle wildfires, forest violations, and enhance overall surveillance in the region.

◆ A parliamentary panel on Monday asked the government to come up with regulations on land use in the Himalayan states within a fixed time frame in the wake of landslides and glacial lake outburst floods.

◆ The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change has launched the 'Indian Forest & Wood Certification' Scheme, which offers voluntary third-party certification designed to promote sustainable forest management and agroforestry in the country.

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