FORESTRY NEWS (February 28, 2014)

Environment ministry green light for gene modification field trials: Veerappa Moily

Thursday, 27 February 2014

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-environment-ministry-green-light-for-gene-modification-field-trials-veerappa-moily-1965608

AAP lashes out at UPA govt for permitting field trials on GM crops

Last Updated: Friday, February 28, 2014

http://zeenews.india.com/news/nation/aap-lashes-out-at-upa-govt-for-permitting-field-trials-on-gm-crops_914847.html

Environment clearances on the fast track

Environmentalists have raised red flags against the accelerated pace of awarding clearances while industry is, predictably, pleased

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/xPyrxUN8aWSGgbHTeKKYMN/Environment-clearances-on-the-fast-track.html

India, more than 900 sea turtles killed by illegal fishing

http://www.asianews.it/news-en/India,-more-than-900-sea-turtles-killed-by-illegal-fishing-30420.html

Rs. 3,313.576 Crore Released for Skill Development /Employment Generation Among the Tribal Population in 2013-14

Thursday, February 27, 2014

http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=28141

Govt plans dolphin watch centre in Etawah

Faiz Rahman Siddiqui,TNN | Feb 28, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Govt-plans-dolphin-watch-centre-in-Etawah/articleshow/31122589.cms

WII Asks MP Police to Close Probe in Tiger Collar Hacking Case

http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/WII-Asks-MP-Police-to-Close-Probe-in-Tiger-Collar-Hacking-Case/2014/02/28/article2082855.ece#.UxCmfs63uJQ

Forest dept to seize ‘leopard skin’ coat from MLA’s wife

HT Correspondent  Dehradun, February 28, 2014

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dehradun/forest-department-to-seize-leopard-skin-coat-from-mla-s-wife/article1-1189251.aspx

Wayanad and Parambikulam sanctuaries to be closed down

Viju B,TNN | Feb 28, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/Wayanad-and-Parambikulam-sanctuaries-to-be-closed-down/articleshow/31123650.cms

Agriculture dependent population in India grew by 50%

PTI Feb 27, 2014

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-27/news/47739698_1_population-china-and-india-mechanisation