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- Andhra Pradesh
AP govt to allot 4,700 acres disputed forest land to Srisailam Devasthanam
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Endowments Minister Kottu Satyanarayana said the government will take measures to ensure 4,700 acres of disputed forest land will go to Srisailam Devasthanam. For the development of the Devasthanam,…
- India
UP man held for raping teen, throwing their newborn in forest area
Saharanpur: A man was arrested for allegedly raping and impregnating a teenage girl and throwing their newborn baby in a forest area here, police said. The 17-year-old survivor lodged a complaint at…
- Hyderabad
Telangana: Forest cover goes up by 6.85% between 2015 to 2021
Hyderabad: Forest cover in Telangana increased by 6.85 per cent during 2015 to 2021 period, according to the Telangana Socio-Economic Outlook 2023. The India State of Forest Reports has stated that the…
- Telangana
Telangana allocates Rs 1471 Cr for Forest dept, Haritha Haram
Hyderabad: The Telangana government allocated Rs.1,471 crore for the Forest Department and state’s flagship program Haritha Haram in the budget for 2023-24. Telangana finance minister T Harish Rao during his budget presentation…
- India
Amid outrage among locals, TN forest dept chasing away wild elephant into deep forests
Chennai: After strong protests by the people in the Gudalur area in Nilgiris district, the Tamil Nadu forest department is chasing away a tuskless male elephant, also knwon as ‘Makhna’, into the…
- Telangana
Telangana: New ‘tiger stay’ packages launched in Amrabad reserve
Hyderabad: The Telangana government safari relaunched new initiatives including tours to see tigers in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve here. Visitors can book their slots from January 26. Eight new safari vehicles were…
- India
Eviction drive to clear 500 hectares of forest land in Assam’s Lakhimpur: Officials
Lakhimpur: An eviction drive to clear over 500 hectares of forest land in Assam’s Lakhimpur district will be undertaken by the administration on Tuesday, affecting nearly 100 families, officials said. A mock…
- Telangana
Hyderabad: Forest Spl CS reviews work at Pala Pitta Cycling Park
Hyderabad: Telangana Special Chief Secretary (Forest), Santi Kumari, visited the works taken up in Pala Pitta Cycling Park, Night Safari Area, Botanical Garden visitors zone & conservation zone. During the visit, the…
- Telangana
Telangana: KCR Urban Eco Park in Mahabubnagar to get exotic, rare birds
Hyderabad: Visitors to the KCR Urban Eco Park, a famous tourist destination in Mahabubnagar, will soon have the chance to see rare and exotic birds up close as an exclusive aviary is…
- Telangana
Telangana village decides to expel Gutti Koyas over FRO’s killing
Hyderabad: A village in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Saturday decided to expel Gutti Koya tribals allegedly involved in the recent murder of a Forest Range Officer (FRO). Bendalapadu panchayat has passed…
- India
Udaipur Horror: ‘Tantrik’ pours superglue on naked couple before killing them
Jaipur: In a shocking incident, a ‘tantrik’ poured 50 tubes of superglue on a naked couple before killing them brutally. The bodies of the couple were found in the Kela Bawdi forest…
- Telangana
Telangana forest official killed in attack by tribals over ‘podu’ land
Hyderabad: A forest official was killed in an attack by some tribals in Telangana’s Bhadradri Kothagudem district as the ongoing rift over ‘podu’ (forest) lands took an ugly turn on Tuesday. Chandrugonda…
- Middle East
Qatar unviels mini forest at airport ahead of FIFA World Cup
Doha: Hamad International Airport (HIA) officially unveils its impressive airport expansion project to the world, enriching passengers’ experiences and transforming HIA into an extraordinary destination where any journey is worthwhile. Akbar Al…
- India
Manipur man converts barren land into 300-acre forest
Imphal: A 47-year-old man in Manipur’s Imphal West district has converted barren land into a 300 acre forest with a wide variety of plant species in 20 years. Moirangthem Loiya, who hails from…
- Telangana
Telangana: Two drown in separate incidents
Hyderabad: In Telangana’s Medak district, two lost their lives due to separate incidents of drowning. In one tragic incident, a 2-year-old boy named Manoj drowned in a pit dug by the forest…
