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Saturday, June 30, 2012

IN NEWS (June 30, 2012)


Maharashtra to provide subsidized gas to tribals
Sharad Vyas, TNN | Jun 30, 2012

Odisha asked to allow tribals to gather bamboo in forests
Press Trust of India / New Delhi June 29, 2012

Health ministry transfer order relief for Haryana whistleblower
Nitin Sethi, TNN | Jun 30, 2012

Fake tiger skin trade exists
Paul Fernandes, TNN | Jun 30, 2012

TNFA centenary celebrations from today
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

Punjab to set up forest research institute

Committed patriot of the Indian jungle
RANGARAJAN

Desperate flight of elephant herd from killer floods that have overwhelmed 2,000 villages and displaced one million people in India
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2166485/In-search-higher-ground-Wildlife-tries-dry-raging-waters-India-overwhelm-2-000-villages.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

Where’s the elephant? Nature’s own solution to crossing flooded wildlife sanctuary
Zoran Bozicevic  Jun 29, 2012

Forest department fells trees, residents cry mass murder
Shariq Majeed, TNN | Jun 30, 2012

Chief Secretaries meet on drinking water for Delhi

Animated wildlife films enthrall school kids
TNN | Jun 30, 2012

Essar gets provisional forest clearance for Mahan coal block

Wildlife official: wolf killed sheep in NE Wash.

A Clearing in the Forest
By SANDRA WARD

Download Wildlife Institute of India M. Sc Wildlife Science Course National Entrance Test Agriculture Science Previous Years Question Papers
http://educationcareer.in/download-wildlife-institute-india-m-sc-wildlife-science-course-national-entrance-test-agriculture-science-previous-years-question-papers-163844.html

Friday, June 29, 2012

IN NEWS (June 29, 2012)


'India lucrative target for illegal wildlife trade'

Field trials on to test tree strength
Sudha Nambudiri, TNN | Jun 29, 2012

Rare black tiger spotted at Similipal Park

Black panther spotted for first time in Punjab
Vikram Jit Singh, TNN | Jun 29, 2012

Wildlife Awards Category in Kerala Choice Awards 2012

Birders worried about the tiny Narcondam Hornbill population
Jayashree Nandi, TNN | Jun 29, 2012

Teakwood smugglers attack forest department officials
Sumita Sarkar, TNN | Jun 29, 2012

A fiery summer in Uttarakhand
Amit Bhattacharya, TNN Jun 28, 2012

Fires ravage 20,000 hectares of Himachal forests

MoEF to add green cover in Chandauli district
Binay Singh, TNN | Jun 29, 2012

In Haryana, you are punished if you fight corruption!
June 29, 2012

Treegate probe panel going soft on accused?
Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Jun 29, 2012

A Wildlife Survey along the Khanduli River, outside Ranthambore
by Girish Punjabi

Kids love WWF film series on Indian wildlife
D Madhavan, TNN Jun 28, 2012

Wildlife India- A look at the life of wild animal in India

‘Indonesian rainforests under threat from palm tree cultivation’

UNEP: India Preserving Wildlife and the Environment

Breakthrough under the Canadian Boreal Forest Agreement for caribou, economy and communities in Ontario's northeast
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/breakthrough-under-the-canadian-boreal-forest-agreement-for-caribou-economy-and-communities-in-ontarios-northeast-160678395.html

Thursday, June 28, 2012

IN NEWS (June 28, 2012)


'India is engaged in unlimited exploitation of its limited natural resources'
Last updated on: June 28, 2012

Centre identifies green hurdles behind stalled investments
Subodh Ghildiyal & Nitin Sethi, TNN | Jun 28, 2012

THURSDAY, 28 JUNE 2012

PMO wants to fast-track environmental clearances for CIL

To protect forests, LPG at concessional rate for villages
Press Trust of India / Mumbai June 28, 2012

Forest department to promote eco-tourism in Uttar Pradesh
TNN | Jun 28, 2012

Fires ravage 20,000 hectares of Himachal forests in two months

Dehradun institute assures Punjab help in green campaign
Press Trust of India / Chandigarh June 27, 2012

India: FRI assures support for ‘Green Punjab’ campaign
JUNE 27, 2012

Divisional tiger cell meet today
TNN | Jun 28, 2012

A jungle book that beats the drum on endangered species

UP plans to get lions from zoos
Jun 28, 2012 - Rashme Sehgal | 

Tusks from slain jumbo found hidden in forest
Pinak Priya Bhattacharya, TNN | Jun 28, 2012

Vets yet to find out how elephant died
TNN | Jun 27, 2012

TERI Organizes Panel Discussion on IndiaĆ¢€™s Wildlife Scenario

CII-World Bank tiger conservation platform announced
NARAYAN LAKSHMAN

Gondia forest staff caught consuming liquor in office
TNN | Jun 28, 2012

WORLDMAGNUM: UNEP: India Preserving Wildlife and the Environmen

WORLD'S SMALLEST CAT SPECIES SPOTTED AT INDIAN TIGER RESERVE

Urgent action needed to protect India's shrinking wildlife

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

IN NEWS (June 27, 2012)


Rio+20: How to save the earth
Narayani Ganesh   27 June 2012

Now, Pachgaon gets community forest rights
TNN | Jun 27, 2012

PIL against cement companies for violating Forest Act
TNN | Jun 27, 2012

Regeneration scam rocks state forest department
Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Jun 27, 2012

Indigenous Peoples sound the alarm over new ecotourism scheme in India

STOP ATTEMPS TO PRIVATIZE PEOPLE’S FORESTS WITHDRAW THE MADHYA PRADESH RECREATION FOREST POLICY

Forest dept hurdle to Jindal Salboni project
Sujay Khanra, TNN | Jun 27, 2012

NGOs want plan for better turtle management
Paul Fernandes, TNN | Jun 27, 2012

CII, World Bank Group ink pact to save tiger
Wednesday, June 27th 2012

CII and The World Bank Group Sign MoU under Global Tiger Initiative

‘Smallest’ cat spotted in Sariska
Jun 27, 2012 - Narayan Bareth

Seeing Stripes
Sneha Mahale, Hindustan Times Mumbai, June 27, 2012

ADGP's 'uninformed' visit irks forest staff
TNN | Jun 27, 2012

ADGP’s ‘uninformed’ visit triggers argument
TNN | Jun 27, 2012

Man eater leopard caged in Dudhala
Himanshu Kaushik, TNN Jun 26, 2012
City forest, lake to attract tourists

Frying the Forest: How India’s Use of Palm Oil is Having a Devastating Impact on Indonesia’s Rainforests, Tigers and the Global Climate

India seeks $30m World Bank loan for wildlife
Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times  New Delhi, June 21, 2012


Saving the children of India's snake charmers
Suryatapa Bhattacharya Jun 27, 2012 


Strategic Vision for Development of National Biodiversity Information Outlook (NBIO)
Terms of Reference for engaging Project Associate (Biodiversity Informatics) and Project Associate (Editorial Assistance)

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

IN NEWS (June 26, 2012)


Posted on 21 June 2012

Jairam fears key eco report may be junked
Viju B, TNN | Jun 26, 2012

TERI Organizes Panel Discussion on India’s Wildlife Scenario: Issues and Impacts
Launches Book on “Protected Animals of India”

Forest lands used for illegal mining in Goa under govt lens
Press Trust of India / Panaji June 26, 2012

Bikya Masr Staff | 26 June 2012

Wild animal meat sold openly in states

Goa to be part of Tiger Reserve complex?
Rajendra P Kerkar, TNN | Jun 26, 2012

Half of forest department staff help tiger poachers: Maneka

Action plan to save bears in state soon
TNN | Jun 26, 2012

In-principle approval to rescue centre at Gorewada
Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Jun 26, 2012

Ticked off on bear necessities
Wildlife watchdog scanner on poaching in Gumla, Hazaribagh

Entry fee to wild life sanctuaries hiked
TNN | Jun 26, 2012

Elephant dies of bullet injuries
TNN | Jun 26, 2012

Seraikela district selected for Green India Mission
TNN Jun 20, 2012

Essar Energy gets provisional OK to clear forest for mine

Monday, June 25, 2012

IN NEWS (June 24 & 25, 2012)



Environment vs Development: Cost-benefit audit to get stricter

India facing loss of bio-diversity

Joint effort of State Forest Dept and Wildlife Institute of India Studies on to find fresh home for Sangai

Pench eco-sensitive zone proposal ready
Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Jun 25, 2012

Seized tiger skin may be fake: Forest department
TNN | Jun 25, 2012

Adeus turtles: Navymen free flippered visitors

Female Indian Gaur dies
PTI | 11:06 AM,Jun 25,2012

Land along Ferozepur Road turns into dump
Shariq Majeed, TNN | Jun 25, 2012

Soon, eco-friendly toilets at Lonavla
Neha Madaan, TNN | Jun 25, 2012

UPDATE 3-Essar Energy gets provisional OK to clear forest for mine

Wildlife protection: India seeks $30-mn World Bank loan

Hard at work
Hindustan Times    June 25, 2012






SUNDAY, 24 JUNE 2012

Govt in action mode to implement Forest Rights Act

India, The FRA And Land Ownership Titles: Proposed Amendments – Analysis

Kerala to proceed with radio-collaring of elephants
T Ramavarman, TNN Jun 24, 2012

Forest guard beaten up for preventing cultivation

Tamil Nadu forest department to launch eco-tour in Nilgiris soon
TNN Jun 24, 2012

Foresters search for tiger in Bundu
Alok K N Mishra, TNN Jun 23, 2012

Endangered Sumatran rhino gives birth in Indonesia
AP Jun 23, 2012

Palm oil for India ‘destroying Indonesian forests’
JUNE 20, 2012     NYDAILYNEWS

Karnataka govt plans rehab centre for endosulfan victims
TNN Jun 24, 2012

Technical Assistant Job Openings 2012 – Wildlife Institute of India Dehradun
Written By News Chutney on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 

Saturday, June 23, 2012

IN NEWS (June 23, 2012)


Jayanthi Natarajan and Manmohan Singh at the RIO+20 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, on Thursday-PTI

INDONESIA: PALM OIL EXPORTS
How We Can Save Their Forests
Indian companies can boycott rogue palm oil companies in Indonesia

Forest fire triggers mine explosions along LoC
PTI | Jun 23, 2012

E-Admit Card for Indian Forest Service Examination 2012 
Saturday, June 23, 2012

2 IAS, three Indian Forest Service officers transferred in HP
http://ibnlive.in.com/generalnewsfeed/news/2-ias-three-indian-forest-service-officers-transferred-in-hp/1015557.html

Friday, June 22, 2012

IN NEWS (June 22, 2012)


To secure wildlife, India seeks $30m World Bank loan
Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, June 21, 2012


India satisfied with common but differentiated approach
Document for sustainable development drafted by negotiators from 194 countries
Indivjal Dhasmana / Rio De Janeiro Jun 22, 2012


Wildlife Conservation in India

26 forest teams to man jungles 24x7

Heavy forest fire engulfs LoC belt, mines explode

Major forest fire at LoC spreads to minefield, triggers mine blasts

Elephant carcass found without tusks

No more breakthrough in Borda poaching case
TNN | Jun 22, 2012

Go jogging in forest, banish gym
ANI Jun 21, 2012

UP government announces sops for Tharu tribals
Ashish Tripathi, TNN | Jun 21, 2012

History Of Forests In India

The only Indian company to receive this honour at the Rio+20 Summit
ITC conferred The World Business and Development Award 2012 at The Rio+20 United Nations summit  Friday, June 22, 2012

Story from Rio — little to smile about
TCA SRINIVASA RAGHAVAN

Rio +20: NGOs DISSATISFIED with weak Indian response
June 22, 2012 02

4-word principle India’s big green victory at Rio
Pramit Pal Chaudhuri, Hindustan Times
Rio de Janeiro, June 21, 2012

‘In Rio, victory on principles, standstill on practice’
T.C.A. SRINIVASA-RAGHAVAN

Jayanthi Natarajan happy at India's success at Rio+20 summit
Nitin Sethi, TNN | Jun 22, 2012

Recruitment Notification of Wildlife Institute of India for Walk-in for 13 Various Vacancies-2012

Thursday, June 21, 2012

IN NEWS (June 21, 2012)


India | Posted on Jun 21, 2012 at 11:58am IST
India wins at the Earth Summit in Rio

At Earth Summit, Natarajan longs for some green food
Thursday, June 21st 2012

MP: Officer acts against mining mafia, victimised 

Greens' cautious thumbs up to Dhotre's fast
Aparna Nair, TNN | Jun 21, 2012

Tamil Nadu sanctions Rs. 50 lakh to increase its green cover

Seraikela district selected for Green India Mission
TNN | Jun 20, 2012

Blood on tracks

Poacher, aides held with peacock carcass
TNN | Jun 21, 2012

Rich nations shy from commitment at Rio Earth Summit
Thursday, June 21st 2012

Trapped leopard leaps back to life
Pinak Priya Bhattacharya, TNN | Jun 21, 2012

Drowning leopard rescued from reservoir in India

Missing the forest for the trees
Shankar Gopalakrishnan
Posted: Jun 19, 2012

ITC bags UN award for world business development

21 JUN, 2012, 02.32PM IST, ET BUREAU 
ITC conferred World Business & Development Award 2012

Nepal launches conservation drones to combat poachers

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

IN NEWS (June 19 & 20, 2012)



Our future lies in saving forests

GoM raps minister for forest official’s defiance
Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times  New Delhi, June 20, 2012

Drones to the rescue of wildlife in Nepal

mongabay.com   June 19, 2012

Report scathes Indian companies for rainforest plunder
Condemns corporates for destroying Indonesian rainforests for palm oil plantation
GEETANJALI MINHAS | MUMBAI | JUNE 20 2012

Indian palm oil firms make Indonesian eco-disaster: Greenpeace

Goa forest dept rescues 40 Indian bull frogs

Night vigil brings frog poachers down to 6
TNN | Jun 20, 2012

Sapling to be distributed in Rathyatra
Himanshu Kaushik, TNN | Jun 19, 2012

Frontline staff of Manas and Phibsoo trained and equipped

Briefly State: Wildlife team hunts for tiger on loose

WTI fails to tranquilise tiger on loose for 3 months

Walking Wildlife and Birding Tour in India’s Himalayan Foothills: Jilling Estate
By Dawn Smith 

Best Eco Parks in India

Post Graduate Diploma Course in Advanced Wildlife Management
XXXIV POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSE IN ADVANCED WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT
SEPTEMBER 01, 2012 TO JUNE 30, 2013




Missing the forest for the trees

Jharkhand forestry project helps fight Maoism
Published: Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012

An indefinite fast to save tigers
TNN Jun 19, 2012

Forest dwellers kept out of BPL list, Ramesh writes to states
Press Trust of India / New Delhi June 18, 2012

9 tigers killed in Tadoba tiger reserve since 2011
Pradip Kumar Maitra, Hindustan Times   Nagpur, June 18, 2012

Palm oil for India 'destroying Indonesian forests'

Tripura to launch plantation drive to protect forests
TNN Jun 19, 2012

SC notice to Lanco, MoEF over environmental clearance
TNN Jun 19, 2012

Mr PM, you want whistleblowers protected; here’s your chance
by Raman Kirpal Jun 19, 2012

NH-7 project upgrade to abide by wildlife protection norms
Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN Jun 16, 2012


Suspected poachers remanded to magisterial custody
TNN Jun 19, 2012

Tiger poached in BRT wildlife sanctuary
HM Aravind, TNN Jun 13, 2012