The STF has also arrested two wildlife smugglers in this connection. The accused have been identified as Durjya Matpadia and Kartik Harijan.
Sep 08, 2023
The incident occurred on August 14 in Matana village, situated within the Veraval range forest, which is known to be home to several leopards.
Aug 16, 2023
The officials arrested a wildlife smuggler in this connection who has been identified as Sanjit Pulasika from Dumaguda village under Koraput’s Dasamantapur block.
Jul 24, 2023
Further investigation into the incident is underway to ascertain whether the skins were procured from someone else or the supplier had obtained those skins after killing the leopards.
Jul 23, 2023
A team of STF conducted the raid on Friday evening at Sriphali Chhak on M.Rampur-Narla road after getting a tip-off regarding dealing/possession of wildlife products by wildlife criminals.
Jul 22, 2023
It has also claimed that at least three more cheetahs at Kuno are suspected to have suffered due to their radio collars, and the problem has brought the Forest officials associated 'Project Cheetah' on their toes.
Jul 18, 2023
Earlier, it was said that the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan will be the first priority for relocating some of the big cat. However, the Cheetah Task Force Committee has now decided to shift some of the big cats from KNP to the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary.
May 29, 2023
The accused have been identified as Bedabyasa Dharua (41) and Nabadeep Dharua (29) of Jhankarpali village under Lachhipur police limits.
May 17, 2023
Several people have vented out their anger on visitors for not following rules while visiting sanctuaries and national parks.
Apr 27, 2023
In a letter, PCCF Debidutta Biswal urged the DFOs to analyse the availability of adequate water in all beats and identify the gap areas for intervention by providing water therein.
Apr 17, 2023
Since 2020, the STF and forest departments have launched a special drive against wildlife criminals/poachers in different parts of the state.
Apr 02, 2023
Have you ever seen a white deer? Well, it is uncommon to find a white deer, unlike in myths and fairytales.
Mar 26, 2023
These workshops were supported by biodiversity conservation organisation "Aaranyak" with the objective to create synergy with the Bhutanese authorities to check such crimes.
Mar 13, 2023
Though it is unclear from where the elephant has come from, it is believed that the pachyderm might have strayed into the city from nearby Chandaka forest.
Mar 13, 2023
Local residents had planted and grown those trees on both sides of the road near Similipal Reserve.
Mar 03, 2023
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