FORESTRY NEWS (February 28, 2015)

Ministry of environment to boost bamboo cultivation

Pratiksha Ramkumar,TNN | Feb 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Ministry-of-environment-to-boost-bamboo-cultivation/articleshow/46403914.cms

Only 20 Per Cent of India-China Strategic Border Roads Ready Till Now

All India | Written by Sudhi Ranjan Sen | Updated: February 27, 2015

http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/only-one-fifth-of-india-china-strategic-border-roads-ready-till-now-743051

Gujarat govt seeks Environment clearance for ‘Statue of Unity’ project

 February 26, 2015

http://deshgujarat.com/2015/02/26/gujarat-govt-seeks-environment-clearance-for-statue-of-unity-project/

Legal analysis finds tribal peoples persecuted unjustly for ‘wildlife crime’ 28 February 2015

http://www.survivalinternational.org/news/10675

Dolphin Census: Bhitarkanika Park Replaces Chilika as new Destination

By Express News Service    Published: 28th February 2015

http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Dolphin-Census-Bhitarkanika-Park-Replaces-Chilika-as-new-Destination/2015/02/28/article2690959.ece

65 endangered gharials released into Ganga

Sandeep Rai,TNN | Feb 27, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/meerut/65-endangered-gharials-released-into-Ganga/articleshow/46401739.cms

1,991 and still counting

Vijay Pinjarkar | Feb 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/1991-and-still-counting/articleshow/46402350.cms

Another rhino poached in Kaziranga, forest official suspended

February 27,2015

http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-02-27/Another-rhino-poached-in-Kaziranga-forest-official-suspended-134237

Forest officials trap female leopardin Copardem

TNN | Feb 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Forest-officials-trap-female-leopardin-Copardem/articleshow/46402162.cms

Leopard choked, paraded like trophy as Jammu and Kashmir villagers cheer

IndiaToday.in[Edited By Tripti Bhatt]  Srinagar, February 27, 2015

http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/leopard-choked-paraded-like-a-trophy-as-jammu-and-kashmir-villagers-cheer/1/421427.html

Hoolock -- our acrobats atop forest canopies

Dr Reza Khan

http://www.thedailystar.net/hoolock-our-acrobats-atop-forest-canopies-66866

Tiger carcass found with head, paws, skin missing

Seema Sharma, TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/Tiger-carcass-found-with-head-paws-skin-missing/articleshow/46387754.cms

60 crocs found in five-km Terai drain

Seema Sharma, TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/60-crocs-found-in-five-km-Terai-drain/articleshow/46387658.cms

CBI looks into veracity of complaint against CM

P Naveen,TNN | Feb 28, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhopal/CBI-looks-into-veracity-of-complaint-against-CM/articleshow/46410454.cms

Net widens: Environment Ministry, UPSC officials held in espionage case

Posted on Feb 27 2015

http://www.khabarindia.in/2015/02/27/net-widens-environment-ministry-upsc-officials-held-espionage-case/27402

FORESTRY NEWS (February 27, 2015)

Twenty-seven railway, dam projects awaiting forest clearance in last 3 years: Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015

http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/twenty-seven-railway-dam-projects-awaiting-forest-clearance-in-last-3-years-govt_1553023.html

Concern as Wildlife Board approves 45 infrastructure projects in protected areas  

By Akash Vashishtha    26 February 2015

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/indiahome/indianews/article-2971040/Concern-Wildlife-Board-approves-45-infrastructure-projects-protected-areas.html

Delhi Greenest Among All Metropolitan Cities in the Country

http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/delhi-greenest-among-all-metropolitan-cities-in-the-country-742664

60 crocs found in five-km Terai drain

Seema Sharma,TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/60-crocs-found-in-five-km-Terai-drain/articleshow/46387658.cms

Prabhu’s concerns a wild hope for Dudhwa animals

Neha Shukla,TNN | Feb 27, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Prabhus-concerns-a-wild-hope-for-Dudhwa-animals/articleshow/46394928.cms

A walk in India’s Periyar Tiger Reserve

Margaret Carney

http://www.durhamregion.com/opinion-story/5444284-a-walk-in-india-s-periyar-tiger-reserve/

Local photographer walks on the wild side

http://news.hjnews.com/allaccess/local-photographer-walks-on-the-wild-side/article_9599f92e-be13-11e4-97dd-67c1cad53959.html

Alaska's wildlife comes closer in large format film

Press Trust of India  |  Kolkata      February 27, 2015

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/alaska-s-wildlife-comes-closer-in-large-format-film-115022700439_1.html

Stray dog attack: Two women mauled

Priyangi Agarwal, TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bareilly/Stray-dog-attack-Two-women-mauled/articleshow/46382914.cms

33 Ongoing Coal India projects running behind schedule: Piyush Goyal

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/33-ongoing-coal-india-projects-running-behind-schedule-piyush-goyal/articleshow/46382257.cms

FORESTRY NEWS (February 26, 2015)

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar eases approval process for defence infrastructure

By Urmi A Goswami, ET Bureau | 26 Feb, 2015

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/environment-minister-prakash-javadekar-eases-approval-process-for-defence-infrastructure/articleshow/46378324.cms

MoEF to revoke EC suspension in a week: CM

TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/MoEF-to-revoke-EC-suspension-in-a-week-CM/articleshow/46375067.cms

There has been delay in setting up of STPF by the states: Govt

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi     February 26, 2015

http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/there-has-been-delay-in-setting-up-of-stpf-by-the-states-govt-115022600764_1.html

GEAC to look into GM crop trial proposals

An official said there are nearly a dozen trial proposals up for consideration but declined to give details     

Mayank Aggarwal
http://www.livemint.com/Politics/bylFZFg7wuPtLXpF2e0HsN/GEAC-to-look-into-GM-crop-trial-proposals.html

Corporate espionage case: Two accused sent to 5-day police custody

Last Updated: Thursday, February 26, 2015

http://zeenews.india.com/news/india/corporate-espionage-case-two-accused-sent-to-5-day-police-custody_1552804.html

India deploys undercover commandos to combat wildlife trade

February 25, 2015

http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2015/02/india-deploys-undercover-commandos-to-combat-wildlife-trade/

Ministers decide on NH7 wildlife mitigation measures

Vijay Pinjarkar | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Ministers-decide-on-NH7-wildlife-mitigation-measures/articleshow/46375338.cms

‘Use Chhindwara road as alternative to NH7’

Vijay Pinjarkar,TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Use-Chhindwara-road-as-alternative-to-NH7/articleshow/46375309.cms

India, Bhutan & Nepal agree on regional cooperation for conservation of Kangchenjunga Landscape

By TBM Staff | Mumbai

http://www.travelbizmonitor.com/Top-Stories/india-bhutan--nepal-agree-on-regional-cooperation-for-conservation-of-kangchenjunga-landscape-26709

Wildlife warden sentenced to one month in jail

http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/wildlife-warden-sentenced-to-one-month-in-jail/article6934842.ece

Retd ACF booked for amassing wealth

Mazhar Ali,TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Retd-ACF-booked-for-amassing-wealth/articleshow/46375035.cms

Depleting forest cover slowly pushing leopards closer to Delhi: Officials

http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/depleting-forest-cover-slowly-pushing-leopards-closer-to-delhi-officials/

‘Shun policy based on coal power’

Vijay Pinjarkar,TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Shun-policy-based-on-coal-power/articleshow/46375395.cms

10 most beautiful forests around the world!

http://zeenews.india.com/news/slideshow/10-most-beautiful-forests-around-the-world_1552667.html

Himachal Pradesh not to evict bonafide Tibetans

TNN | Feb 26, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Himachal-Pradesh-not-to-evict-bonafide-Tibetans/articleshow/46376405.cms

FORESTRY NEWS (February 24 & 25, 2015)

 FORESTRY NEWS (February 25, 2015)

Days before Pillai row, Environment told Coal: stop Mahan block auction

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/days-before-pillai-row-environment-told-coal-stop-mahan-block-auction/

After NGT order, minutes of NH7 meet held back

Vijay Pinjarkar,TNN | Feb 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/After-NGT-order-minutes-of-NH7-meet-held-back/articleshow/46362213.cms

India: Air pollution from fossil fuels cuts short millions of lives by three years, says study

By Jayalakshmi K    February 24, 2015

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/india-air-pollution-fossil-fuels-cuts-short-millions-lives-by-three-years-says-study-1489290

Felling of trees near Lucknow; SC asks UP, Centre to give info

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2015

http://zeenews.india.com/news/sci-tech/felling-of-trees-near-lucknow-sc-asks-up-centre-to-give-info_1552022.html

Fresh probe ordered in Surajpur tree-felling

Sharmila Bhowmick,TNN | Feb 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/noida/Fresh-probe-ordered-in-Surajpur-tree-felling/articleshow/46362897.cms

Fishermen set Pench patrol boats, quarters on fire

Vijay Pinjarkar,TNN | Feb 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Fishermen-set-Pench-patrol-boats-quarters-on-fire/articleshow/46362034.cms

Karnataka team captures 3 elephants in Maharashtra

Lawrence Milton,TNN | Feb 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/Karnataka-team-captures-3-elephants-in-Maharashtra/articleshow/46361536.cms

A leopard has come to dinner in Asola

Jayashree Nandi,TNN | Feb 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/A-leopard-has-come-to-dinner-in-Asola/articleshow/46362722.cms?

Demand for wildlife lab gathers dust

By Chetan R, Bangalore Mirror Bureau | Feb 25, 2015

http://www.bangaloremirror.com/bangalore/others/Demand-for-wildlife-lab-gathers-dust/articleshow/46359847.cms?

 

Naxal beats up foresters on charges of corruption

Soumittra S Bose,TNN | Feb 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Naxal-beats-up-foresters-on-charges-of-corruption/articleshow/46362336.cms

Illegal builders burning down Belapur hill: Greens

Vijay Singh,TNN | Feb 25, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/navi-mumbai/Illegal-builders-burning-down-Belapur-hill-Greens/articleshow/46360987.cms

Oxford study casts doubt on India’s tiger success story

Prasun Sonwalkar, Hindustan Times, London   Updated: Feb 24, 2015

http://www.hindustantimes.com/chunk-ht-ui-worldsectionpage-topstories/oxford-study-casts-doubt-on-india-tiger-success-story/article1-1319970.aspx

Indian investor in Rampal to lose Norwegian fund

http://en.prothom-alo.com/bangladesh/news/59608/Indian-investor-in-Rampal-to-lose-Norwegian-fund

 

FORESTRY NEWS (February 24, 2015)

Environment ministry to facilitate development: Prakash Javadekar

New Delhi, Feb 23

http://www.newkerala.com/news/2015/fullnews-23020.html

Javadekar defends giving partial report on Uttarakhand dams to SC

Says the govt will not submit the full expert report

BS Reporters  |  New Delhi   February 24, 2015

http://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/javadekar-defends-giving-partial-report-on-uttarakhand-dams-to-sc-115022300875_1.html

Subramanian committee report is a complete recipe for disaster: Jairam Ramesh

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/interview-subramanian-committee-report-is-a-complete-recipe-for-disaster-jairam-ramesh-2063507

Gujarat soughts Centre’s nod for Rs 150-crore lion conservation plan

By Kapil Dave, | 24 Feb, 2015

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/environment/flora-fauna/gujarat-soughts-centres-nod-for-rs-150-crore-lion-conservation-plan/articleshow/46349558.cms

Emission intensity of GDP to be reduced by 20-25 per cent by 2020

PTI | Feb 24, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Business/India-Business/Emission-intensity-of-GDP-to-be-reduced-by-20-25-per-cent-by-2020/articleshow/46355812.cms

NDA pulls out UPA report to restrict gram sabha veto

http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/nda-pulls-out-upa-report-to-restrict-gram-sabha-veto/

India should give categorical statements: Ramesh on climate

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/india-should-give-categorical-statements-ramesh-on-climate_1551816.html

Eco ministry nod to speed up broadband link to villages

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report-eco-ministry-nod-to-speed-up-broadband-link-to-villages-2063593

Centre makes a U-turn on bureaucrat’s cadre transfer

Rema Nagarajan, TNN | Feb 24, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/Centre-makes-a-U-turn-on-bureaucrats-cadre-transfer/articleshow/46350249.cms

Flawed method puts tiger rise in doubt, calls for new approach

University of Oxford

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-02/uoo-fmp022315.php

India's tiger census method flawed, says Oxford study

Kounteya Sinha & Amit Bhattacharya,TNN | Feb 24, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Indias-tiger-census-method-flawed-says-Oxford-study/articleshow/46353339.cms?

Now, poachers bleed Birbhum sanctuary

Subhro Niyogi, TNN | Feb 24, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolkata/Now-poachers-bleed-Birbhum-sanctuary/articleshow/46348135.cms

The Wildlife Conservation Trust (WCT), in association with Panthera, initiates specialised training for Special Tiger Protection Force personnel from Tadoba and Pench

http://www.nyoooz.com/news/nagpur/the-wildlife-conservation-trust-wct-in-association-with-panthera-initiates-specialised-training-for-special-tiger-protection-force-personnel-from-tadoba-and-pench/60027.html

Kolhapur's Elephant attack victim still in ICU

Nikhil Deshmukh, TNN | Feb 24, 2015

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kolhapur/Kolhapurs-Elephant-attack-victim-still-in-ICU/articleshow/46354379.cms

Bhopal gas victims ask Javadekar to take up UNEP offer of comprehensive scientific assessment of contamination of Union Carbide factory

India Blooms News Service

http://www.indiablooms.com/ibns_new/health-details/E/788/bhopal-gas-victims-ask-javadekar-to-take-up-unep-offer-of-comprehensive-scientific-assessment-of-contamination-of-union-carbide-factory.html

Festivities in the forest

Feb 24, 2015

http://www.punemirror.in/news/india/Festivities-in-the-forest/articleshow/46347643.cms