IN NEWS (October 13, 2012)

Governor okays secret funds for foresters

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Governor-okays-secret-funds-for-foresters/articleshow/16790153.cms

Biodiversity clearance norms would add another layer of complexity for industry: FICCI 

Friday, October 12, 2012

http://indiaeducationdiary.in/Shownews.asp?newsid=15988

New software to help monitor big cat conservation

SATURDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/101350-new-software-to-help-monitor-big-cat-conservation.html

50% dip in forest clearances during Jayanthi’s regime

Nitin Sethi, TNN | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/50-dip-in-forest-clearances-during-Jayanthis-regime/articleshow/16789529.cms?

Natarajan rebuts criticism on diversion of forest land

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/natarajan-rebuts-criticism-on-diversion-of-forest_805357.html

Jayanthi claims edge over others on diversions

SATURDAY, 13 OCTOBER 2012

http://www.dailypioneer.com/nation/101341-jayanthi-claims-edge-over-others-on-diversions.html

Under attack, Natarajan says MoEF has zero pendency

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/under-attack-natarajan-says-moef-has-zero-pendency/1016060/

Greenpeace calls for Indian leaders to choose forests over coal

http://tcktcktck.org/2012/10/greenpeace-calls-for-indian-leaders-to-choose-forests-over-coal/31353

Punjab embarks on green mission

http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/punjab-embarksgreen-mission/191113/on

Get forest department information on portal

TNN | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Get-forest-department-information-on-portal/articleshow/16790210.cms

India needs to do more for its wildlife, says Deepak Dalal

TNN | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/India-needs-to-do-more-for-its-wildlife-says-Deepak-Dalal/articleshow/16789806.cms

Wildlife wing to boost meadow development in PAs

TNN | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Wildlife-wing-to-boost-meadow-development-in-PAs/articleshow/16790354.cms

Floods aid Kaziranga ecosystem, but need to save animals: Wildlife Trust of India

PTI | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/developmental-issues/Floods-aid-Kaziranga-ecosystem-but-need-to-save-animals-Wildlife-Trust-of-India/articleshow/16795752.cms

'Flooding in Kaziranga park actually helps its ecosystem'

http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/flooding-in-kaziranga-park-actually-helps-its-ecosystem_805386.html

Kawal tiger park likely to receive expert help

TNN | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Kawal-tiger-park-likely-to-receive-expert-help/articleshow/16790389.cms

'Composed' Arjuna does rehearsal

Lawrence Milton, TNN | Oct 13, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysore/Composed-Arjuna-does-rehearsal/articleshow/16791013.cms

Report -- illegal hunting and trade of wildlife in savanna Africa may cause conservation crisis

posted on: october 12, 2012

http://www.sciencecodex.com/report_illegal_hunting_and_trade_of_wildlife_in_savanna_africa_may_cause_conservation_crisis-100034

Federal government to broaden Native Americans' right to possess eagle feathers

Friday Oct 12, 2012
http://india.nydailynews.com/newsarticle/d14cebebbf7a39762045dc63ea36fc86/federal-government-to-broaden-native-americans-right-to-possess-eagle-feathers

Forestry program funded by Australia to support 90,000 farmers in Sri Lanka’s dry zone

http://www.asiantribune.com/news/2012/10/12/forestry-program-funded-australia-support-90000-farmers-sri-lanka%E2%80%99s-dry-zone

IN NEWS (October 12, 2012)

Deo joins Natarajan in opposing NIB

HT Correspondent, Hindustan Times   New Delhi, October 11, 2012

http://www.hindustantimes.com/India-news/NewDelhi/Deo-joins-Natarajan-in-opposing-NIB/Article1-943229.aspx

Don't clear projects violating forest dwellers' rights: Deo

http://newindianexpress.com/nation/article1293799.ece

Ease norms for infra projects: PMO to MoE&F -- NewsX

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuksJfwPX_Q

Experts stress on awareness campaigns to save environment

TNN | Oct 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/Experts-stress-on-awareness-campaigns-to-save-environment/articleshow/16776361.cms

India ready to chip in with biodiversity awareness

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-ready-to-chip-in-with-biodiversity-awareness/article3988555.ece

Ganga river dolphin in India faces extinction

Joydeep Gupta

http://www.chinadialogue.net/books/5208/en

2012 considered worst year of decade for Indian wildlife

http://presstv.com/detail/2012/10/11/266179/2012decadeindianwildlife/

Forest dept explains investigation progress before Vigilance Court

Shyam P V, TNN | Oct 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kochi/Forest-dept-explains-investigation-progress-before-Vigilance-Court/articleshow/16778456.cms

India Ignoring Coastal Biodiversity – NGOs

By Keya Acharya

http://www.ipsnews.net/2012/10/india-ignoring-coastal-biodiversity-ngos/

Wildlife SOS-India Ends the 400 Year-Old Practice of Persecuting Bears—a Conservation Success Story

Posted by Jordan Carlton Schaul of Wildlife SOS on October 11, 2012

http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/10/11/wildlife-sos-india-ends-the-400-year-old-persecution-of-bears-a-conservation-success-story/

Supreme Court ban on wildlife tourism in reserves is endangering the magnificent creature

Oct 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/opinion/edit-page/Supreme-Court-ban-on-wildlife-tourism-in-reserves-is-endangering-the-magnificent-creature/articleshow/16772994.cms

Tokay gecko poachers fined Rs 10000 each

TNN | Oct 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Tokay-gecko-poachers-fined-Rs-10000-each/articleshow/16777034.cms

Gharial rescued from canal

Faiz Rahman Siddiqui, TNN | Oct 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Gharial-rescued-from-canal/articleshow/16777713.cms

Rhino saviour basks in glory

Naresh Mitra, TNN | Oct 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Rhino-saviour-basks-in-glory/articleshow/16777006.cms

Forest staff shun tiger sanctuary

TNN | Oct 12, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Forest-staff-shun-tiger-sanctuary/articleshow/16774483.cms

Nilgiris: India's treasure under threat

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77j2IBriAcg&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Kingswood wildlife photographer shuns exotic animals in favour of village

http://www.gazetteseries.co.uk/news/9979684.Wildlife_photographer_shuns_exotic_animals_in_favour_of_village/

IN NEWS (October 11, 2012)

Fuming Jayanthi writes to PM against FM NIB move

WEDNESDAY, 10 OCTOBER 2012

http://dailypioneer.com/nation/100770-fuming-jayanthi-writes-to-pm-against-fm-nib-move.html

Don’t ink this NIB

http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/dont-ink-this-nib/article3985279.ece

Natarajan, industry on collision course

‘NIB, set up to fast-track large infra projects, shouldn’t be allowed to bypass green clearances’

Neha Sethi

http://www.livemint.com/Politics/bEGzCnZ8A6ysy7YLrmGkYP/Natarajan-industry-on-collision-course.html

Deo opposes NIB for overlooking Forest Rights Act

TNN | Oct 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Deo-opposes-NIB-for-overlooking-Forest-Rights-Act/articleshow/16760636.cms

Jayanthi Natarajan visits Kaziranga, assures 'soft' grant

Despite numerous incidents of rhino poaching, the minister claimed ‘there was no crisis’

Ratnadip Choudhury
Kaziranga

http://www.tehelka.com/story_main54.asp?filename=Ws101012Assam.asp

Unmanned aircraft to keep an eye on Kaziranga

Published: Thursday, Oct 11, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_unmanned-aircraft-to-keep-an-eye-on-kaziranga_1751225

Government slammed for putting coastline on the block

TNN | Oct 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/Government-slammed-for-putting-coastline-on-the-block/articleshow/16760392.cms

Of wildlife tourism

Do we see it as a boon or a bane?

ISSUE

DR. MANZOOR AHMED YETOO

http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2012/Oct/11/of-wildlife-tourism-52.asp

7 coastal sites in AP endangered

TNN | Oct 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/7-coastal-sites-in-AP-endangered/articleshow/16762397.cms

HC rejects bail to 2 forest officials

TNN | Oct 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/HC-rejects-bail-to-2-forest-officials/articleshow/16761013.cms

Sariska set to get three more tigers

Anindo Dey, TNN | Oct 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Sariska-set-to-get-three-more-tigers/articleshow/16762464.cms

Carcass of tiger found, poaching ruled out

TNN | Oct 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Carcass-of-tiger-found-poaching-ruled-out/articleshow/16759674.cms

Activists help rescue parakeets from shops

TNN | Oct 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Activists-help-rescue-parakeets-from-shops/articleshow/16759354.cms

Poaching bid foiled in Ganjam

Hrusikesh Mohanty, TNN | Oct 11, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Poaching-bid-foiled-in-Ganjam/articleshow/16761372.cms

Actress Amala Akkineni joins Greenpeace protest in Hyderabad

Oct 10, 2012

http://www.asianage.com/hyderabad/actress-amala-akkineni-joins-greenpeace-protest-hyderabad-550

SORRY FOR NO POST FOR SO MANY DAYS AND THANKS FOR VISITING SITE DURING THAT PERIOD.

IN NEWS (September 24, 2012)

Environment Ministry denies delays in clearances to mining projects

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/environment-ministry-denies-delays-in-clearances-to-mining-projects/articleshow/16522605.cms

New list of endangered animals, plants likely soon

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/new-list-of-endangered-animals-plants-likely-soon/1006994/

Protected area management: Vietnam vs India

http://www.iucn.org/es/sobre/trabajo/programas/areas_protegidas_/?11096/Protected-area-management-Vietnam-vs-India

MP lends support to tree-top protestor

Published: Monday, Sep 24, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_mp-lends-support-to-tree-top-protestor_1744430

Miners contest forest tax while exchequer begets record revenues

Asha Krishnaswamy, Bangalore, Sep 23, 2012

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/280662/miners-contest-forest-tax-while.html

Heritage hotels to help sustainable wildlife conservation

Anindo Dey, TNN Sep 23, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/jaipur/34040043_1_heritage-hotels-ihha-heritage-properties

From kitchen to wildlife sanctuary

Published: Sunday, Sep 23, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_from-kitchen-to-wildlife-sanctuary_1744032

Tribals seek forest land for cultivation in Mhow

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/tribals-seek-forest-land-for-cultivation-in-mhow/60314/

Leopard cubs, slow loris released in sanctuary

http://www.business-standard.com/generalnews/news/leopard-cubs-slow-loris-released-in-sanctuary/60242/

Camera traps capture dispersing wildlife and bamboo thieves

Vijay Pinjarkar, TNN | Sep 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Camera-traps-capture-dispersing-wildlife-and-bamboo-thieves/articleshow/16521412.cms

Line-up for wildlife week announced

TNN | Sep 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kanpur/Line-up-for-wildlife-week-announced/articleshow/16522527.cms

Wildlife awareness for students

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/talk-of-the-town/1007030/

Builder held for structure on reserved forest land

TNN Sep 23, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/pune/34039656_1_forest-land-forest-conservation-act-forest-department

Action sought against party for destroying Paithona forest

TNN Sep 23, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/goa/34039863_1_private-forests-forest-department-contiguous-patch

An elephantine riddle

Sandeep Mishra, TNN Sep 23, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-23/bhubaneswar/34039803_1_elephant-population-elephant-deaths-three-elephants

Wild elephants damage two houses in Madukarai

TNN | Sep 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/Wild-elephants-damage-two-houses-in-Madukarai/articleshow/16522215.cms

Palamu DC sets cash curbs on divisional forest officer North

TNN | Sep 24, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ranchi/Palamu-DC-sets-cash-curbs-on-divisional-forest-officer-North/articleshow/16522645.cms

No State officer in line to get IFS

http://www.e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=2..240912.sep12

IN NEWS (September 23, 2012)

After allowing plunder, a race to ban mining in Goa

http://twocircles.net/2012sep22/after_allowing_plunder_race_ban_mining_goa.html

Mines ministry’ curbs ore export

Paul Fernandes, TNN Sep 22, 2012

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-22/goa/34021869_1_mines-ministry-state-mines-secretary-export-of-iron-ore

Forum seeks action against forest minister, principal secretary

Sajimon P S, TNN | Sep 23, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/kozhikode/Forum-seeks-action-against-forest-minister-principal-secretary/articleshow/16510075.cms

Force One forcing its way in forest

Published: Saturday, Sep 22, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_force-one-forcing-its-way-in-forest_1743780

Kaziranga National Park on high alert

IANS | Sep 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/environment/flora-fauna/Kaziranga-National-Park-on-high-alert/articleshow/16507706.cms

CAG Of India 's Most-Missed Responsibilities On Environmental-Concern

By Anurag Modi

22 September, 2012

http://www.countercurrents.org/modi220912.htm

Wildlife buffer zone: SC seeks govt response

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/wildlife-buffer-zone-sc-seeks-govt-response/1006213/

IN NEWS (September 22, 2012)

'Changes in forest Act to help tribals'

TNN | Sep 22, 2012,

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Changes-in-forest-Act-to-help-tribals/articleshow/16501980.cms

SC seeks government's response to buffer zone for sanctuaries

http://twocircles.net/2012sep21/sc_seeks_governments_response_buffer_zone_sanctuaries.html

'Forest killer' plant study explores rapid environmental change factors

September 21, 2012

http://phys.org/news/2012-09-forest-killer-explores-rapid-environmental.html

MP supports Greenpeace activist on saving forests

http://www.newstrackindia.com/newsdetails/2012/09/22/335--MP-supports-Greenpeace-activist-on-saving-forests-.html

Live video of Gujarat crocodile attacking forest dept staff

Hasrat Khokhar [ Updated 22 Sep 2012,

http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/live-video-of-gujarat-crocodile-attacking-forest-dept-staff-17763.html

Highway stretch spells death knell

Published: Saturday, Sep 22, 2012

http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report_highway-stretch-spells-death-knell_1743832

Forest encroachment case: Chandy orders probe

http://newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/article608151.ece

14 from Jharkhand arrested in state

TNN | Sep 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/14-from-Jharkhand-arrested-in-state/articleshow/16502032.cms

Four arrested for 'killing' elephant

TNN | Sep 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bhubaneswar/Four-arrested-for-killing-elephant/articleshow/16502142.cms

Govt transfers Sonbhadra DM

TNN | Sep 22, 2012

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Govt-transfers-Sonbhadra-DM/articleshow/16499388.cms