FORESTRY NEWS (November 30, 2014)

MoEF for bringing in transparency: Javadekar

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/moef-for-bringing-in-transparency-javadekar/article6646842.ece

Ganga cleanup plan start of mission to clean major waterbodies: Prakash Javadekar

Last Updated: Saturday, November 29, 2014

http://zeenews.india.com/news/sci-tech/ganga-cleanup-plan-start-of-mission-to-clean-major-waterbodies-prakash-javadekar_1506761.html

Ahead of Lima, Centre gets a little help from Chennai

TNN | Nov 30, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Ahead-of-Lima-Centre-gets-a-little-help-from-Chennai/articleshow/45322900.cms

Mumbai, Kolkata most vulnerable to climate change : Govt

PTI

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/mumbai-kolkata-most-vulnerable-to-climate-change-govt/article6648404.ece

"Take away" gram sabhas' rights in diverting forest land for irrigation, gas pipeline, transmission line projects

http://www.counterview.net/2014/11/take-away-gram-sabhas-rights-in.html

Mass tree felling: CPI-M seeks sacking of Himachal minister

http://www.firstpost.com/fwire/mass-tree-felling-cpi-m-seeks-sacking-of-himachal-minister-1827187.html

Congress shielding forest mafia in state: Dhumal

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times  Hamirpur, November 29, 2014

http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/himachalpradesh/congress-shielding-forest-mafia-in-state-dhumal/article1-1291607.aspx

Is Pilibhit going the Sariska way?

Mrigank Tiwari,TNN | Nov 29, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/Is-Pilibhit-going-the-Sariska-way/articleshow/45320815.cms

Train kills tigress in Uttarakhand

Seema Sharma, TNN | Nov 29, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/train-kills-tigress-in-uttarakhand/articleshow/45314217.cms

Forest Owlet sighted in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary

Last Updated: Saturday, November 29, 2014

http://zeenews.india.com/news/sci-tech/forest-owlet-sighted-in-tansa-wildlife-sanctuary_1506625.html

Mullaperiyar dam: Tamil Nadu seeks Kerala's cooperation

Julie Mariappan, TNN | Nov 29, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Mullaperiyar-dam-Tamil-Nadu-seeks-Keralas-cooperation/articleshow/45314278.cms

Brangelina's breath sold online!

Ismat Tahseen,TNN | Nov 30, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/english/hollywood/news/Brangelinas-breath-sold-online/articleshow/45317641.cms

Fight Wildlife Smuggling or Keep Earth Clean With a Smartphone App

By Miguel Llanos

http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/fight-wildlife-smuggling-or-keep-earth-clean-smartphone-app-n257036

FORESTRY NEWS (November 26, 2014)

Government changing 'environment of Environment Ministry': Prakash Javadekar

PTI Nov 25, 2014

http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-11-25/news/56455567_1_environment-ministry-environment-clearances-nda-government

Is India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, a climate leader?

25 Nov 2014,

http://www.carbonbrief.org/blog/2014/11/is-india-prime-minister-narendra-modi-a-climate-leader/

Miners saddled with Rs 714 cr NPV dues

There are 111 mining lease holders against whom NPV is outstanding as demanded in pursuance of CEC order

BS Reporter  |  Bhubaneswar   November 25, 2014

http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/miners-saddled-with-rs-714-cr-npv-dues-114112501215_1.html

No ban on GM crop field trials: Prakash Javadekar

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/no-ban-on-gm-crop-field-trials-prakash-javadekar/articleshow/45283796.cms

The contours of India’s wildlife crisis India is home to one of the highest proportions of threatened species in the world E-mailPrint T.C.A. Sharad Raghavan
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/V5SjMWmLe30Z1c9gr1iqxK/Indias-wildlife-crisis.html

10 tigers missing from Pilibhit Reserve

Keshav Agrawal,TNN | Nov 25, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/10-tigers-missing-from-Pilibhit-Reserve/articleshow/45274567.cms

Now no more elephant tricks in circus rings

Astha Saxena   |   Mail Today  |   New Delhi, November 26, 2014

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/ngo-to-rescue-circus-elephants-wildlife-sos/1/403732.html

Two “snake catchers” arrested in India for illegally keeping venomous pets

Published: November 25, 2014

http://www.vancouverdesi.com/news/india/two-snake-catchers-arrested-in-india-for-illegally-keeping-venomous-pets/816470/

Maldharis who shot lioness video helped rescue it, say Gir forest officials

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/maldharis-who-shot-lioness-video-helped-rescue-it-say-gir-forest-officials/

Leopard spotted in school hostel

Nazar Abbas, TNN | Nov 25, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/Leopard-spotted-in-school-hostel/articleshow/45274676.cms

Roar scares villagers as tiger preys during day

Faiz Rahman Siddiqui, TNN | Nov 25, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Roar-scares-villagers-as-tiger-preys-during-day/articleshow/45270823.cms

The Cicada Chorus

http://www.newindianexpress.com/education/student/2014/11/25/The-Cicada-Chorus/article2540204.ece

Interpol interested to investigate wildlife trafficking in Bangladesh
Abu Bakar Siddique

http://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/2014/nov/26/interpol-interested-investigate-wildlife-trafficking-bangladesh

Munger to get a forest university

Vithika Salomi,TNN | Nov 25, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/patna/Munger-to-get-a-forest-university/articleshow/45276566.cms

Can we blame India for putting the brake on an HFC refrigerant phasedown?

25 November 2014 | By Andrew Gaved

http://www.racplus.com/news/andrews-blog/can-we-blame-india-for-putting-the-brake-on-an-hfc-refrigerant-phasedown/8673173.article

FORESTRY NEWS (November 25, 2014)

India’s wildlife crisis India is home to one of the highest proportions of threatened species in the world

 T.C.A. Sharad Raghavan
http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/b29g5l2Zo5xAD3a8GjX49H/Indias-wildlife-crisis.html

Move for corporate role in tiger conservation

Anil Urs

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/states/move-for-corporate-role-in-tiger-conservation/article6630358.ece

Killer monkeys invade India after government issues wildlife preservation to protect wild apes

http://www.vancouverdesi.com/news/killer-monkeys-invade-northern-india-after-government-issues-wildlife-preservation-to-protect-wild-apes/815988/

Inquiry ordered into allegations of cruelty to sick lioness in Gir forest

Last Updated: Monday, November 24, 2014

http://zeenews.india.com/news/gujarat/inquiry-ordered-into-allegations-of-cruelty-to-sick-lioness-in-gir-forest_1504213.html

Wildlife SOS to Help Rescue India's Remaining Circus Elephants

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12350854.htm

Forest department stops searching man-eater tiger

Ravindra Uppar,TNN | Nov 24, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Forest-department-stops-searching-man-eater-tiger/articleshow/45262867.cms?

Poachers kill nilgai, flee

Ankit Yadav,TNN | Nov 24, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/Poachers-kill-nilgai-flee/articleshow/45263066.cms

Entries Invited for all-India Photography Competition

http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2014/11/25/Entries-Invited-for-all-India-Photography-Competition/article2539007.ece

Toshali Sands: Treading through whistling woods

Monday, November 24, 2014,

http://www.hospitalitybizindia.com/detailNews.aspx?aid=20553&sid=53

Festival of Trees blends with 'Lions, Tigers and Bears' photos

http://www.manchesterjournal.com/berkshiresweek/ci_27003432/festival-trees-showcases-wildlife-photos

IAS, IPS officers to discuss security of vital installations with Indian armed forces

Monday, 24 November 2014

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-ias-ips-officers-to-discuss-security-of-vital-installations-with-indian-armed-forces-2038148

FORESTRY NEWS (November 24, 2014)

India: Environment Review Panel Suggests Shift From Protection To Management

By Jayalakshmi K   November 23, 2014

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/india-environment-review-panel-suggests-shift-protection-management-1476160

‘Green India Mission’ in CG gets Centre’s nod

TNN | Nov 23, 2014,

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/City/Raipur/Green-India-Mission-in-CG-gets-Centres-nod/articleshow/45244494.cms

Volunteering Can Help Save Wildlife

November 23, 2014

http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1113285708/volunteering-can-help-save-wildlife-112314/

Great Indian bustard to get new lease of life in Gujarat

Himanshu Kaushik, TNN | Nov 23, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Great-Indian-bustard-breeding-centre-in-Gujarat/articleshow/45245187.cms

Wild animals give Punjab farmers sleepless nights
Aman Sood    Tribune News Service

http://www.tribuneindia.com/2014/20141124/main5.htm

Pug marks only proof of tiger’s presence

Faiz Rahman Siddiqui | Nov 24, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Pug-marks-only-proof-of-tigers-presence/articleshow/45251459.cms

Tiger evades forest officials yet again

TNN | Nov 23, 2014

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Tiger-evades-forest-officials-yet-again/articleshow/45249237.cms

Youth who was dragged by tiger into forest rescued

IndiaToday.in  Kolkata, November 23, 2014

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kolkata-youth-who-was-dragged-by-tiger-into-forest-rescued/1/403383.html

Warangal Zoo All Set to Get a Facelift

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2014/11/23/Warangal-Zoo-All-Set-to-Get-a-Facelift/article2537114.ece

Personal Journey: Face to face with the king: The elusive lion strikes the pose
http://www.philly.com/philly/living/travel/20141123_Personal_Journey__Face_to_face_with_the_king__The_elusive_lion_strikes_the_pose.html

Huge resource gap hits wildlife protection in India

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Coimbatore/huge-resource-gap-hits-wildlife-protection-in-india/article6626958.ece