What's the IFS vs IAS row in MP about? A look at its genesis, latest trigger & related 2000 SC ruling
In June this yr, MP govt ordered involvement of district collectors in forest officers' appraisal process. ThePrint recaps what the matter in SC is & what IFS officers, govt have said. Key Points
ThePrint‘Yams over grenades’ in Assam. Samir Bordoloi & his green commandos make farming cool again
Samir Bordoloi’s Assam food forest has brought the elephants back to the jungle by planting bamboo trees. They no longer trample the village rice fields. Key Points
ThePrintWhat interim SC order on Modi govt's forest conservation law means for environmental protection
Court order comes in response to petition challenging forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. SC asks states, UTs to revert to 'dictionary definition' of forests while preparing records. Key Points
ThePrintJSW Utkal Steel receives possession of 2600 acres forest land in Odisha for greenfield Integrated Steel Pl
JSW Steel's subsidiary, JSW Utkal Steel, has received documents for the possession of 2677.80 acres of forest land for a greenfield Integrated Steel Plant (ISP). The total land required for the plant is 2950.31 acres, with 2677.80 acres forest land and 272.51 acres non-forest land. The plant is expected to cost around Rs 65,000 crore and could take up to 5-7 years to reach its full capacity. Key Points
Economic TimesNewcastle United vs Nottingham Forest: Live streaming, kick-off, head-to-head, team news, where to watch P
Nottingham forest are in bad shape as they have lost six of their past seven league games and last won at the start of November. Their only win in their previous 19 away league games was a 1-0 victory at Chelsea in September. Can they stop Newcastle United? Key Points
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Two leopards stray into residential areas, rescued in Nashik
Two leopards strayed into residential areas in Nashik city, India before being rescued by forest officials. Both animals are in stable condition. Key Points
Hindustan TimesLiverpool vs Nottingham forest live streaming: When and where to watch Premier League soccer game
Liverpool vs Nottingham forest Premier League soccer game will be played this weekend. We have all live streaming details. Key Points
Economic TimesHow to train elephants to cross Coimbatore rail line safely? Building underpass isn’t enough
Coimbatore forest officials’ two-month vigil paid off when an elephant crossed an underpass that cost Rs 7.5 crore to build. But it’s just the start in the journey of stopping train killings. Key Points
ThePrintIndian govt still doesn't know what a 'forest' is. FCA amendment takes us back to British era
We don’t know how much of India’s real forests are officially documented. Now, we may never get to know it all—with the amendment, these forests can be chopped down without permit. Key Points
ThePrintIndia experimented with tree plantation for 200 yrs. Foresters must learn from past mistakes
The success of forest restoration efforts cannot be measured by tree cover alone. Some of the best practices of communities such as Gadchiroli should be studied and scaled up. Key Points
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Arsenal vs Nottingham forest live streaming: Kick off time, where to watch Premier League in US
Arsenal vs Nottingham forest Premier League match will be live streamed for soccer fans in the US. We have all details. Key Points
Economic Times'465 mazars & 45 temples removed' as Dhami govt steps up drive against 'illegal' religious structures
Uttarakhand govt began drive to remove structures from forest land in May this year. Congress calls it polarisation bid, BJP says 'no religious angle'. Key Points
ThePrintMaharashtra mulls sterilisation of leopards to control their population
The state government of Maharashtra is considering sterilizing leopards due to a rise in population and conflicts with humans. The government is preparing a proposal to be sent to the central government for approval. Maharashtra has the third highest population of leopards in India, and forest officials believe the number has significantly increased in recent years. The forest department is also increasing measures to minimize conflicts, such as increasing the number of cages and rescue vehicles. Gujarat has also requested permission for leopard sterilization. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan TimesGuns alone can’t protect forest guards in India: several reasons why
India’s frontline forest staff — contract labourers, guards, foresters and rangers — have long fought an unequal battle against poachers, illegal miners, and tree-fellers. They have also been targeted by mass encroachers and insurgents. Key Points
The Indian ExpressKarnataka government to expedite installation of rail barricades to prevent elephants from entering human habitats
Addressing a delegation of elected representatives from Chikkamagaluru on June 19, state Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre assured that the work related to the installation of rail barricades in the district would be completed soon. He also said that more funds would be sought in the budget for the project completion. Key Points
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MRPL to help restore mangrove destroyed by construction debris near Mangaluru
Dakshina Kannada Deputy Conservator of Forests Y.K. Dinesh Kumar said the mangroves had been damaged due to accumulation of silt, and dumping of construction and other waste in the rivulet. Key Points
The HinduKarnataka DCF suspended for permitting quarrying in deemed forest land
In 2022, the Karnataka government submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court, stating that the deemed forest land extends to 3.3 lakh hectares. Key Points
The Indian ExpressNHAI gets nod to build e-way stretch through forest area
The NBWL's nod has come for the 7.1-km stretch of the project passing through the forests of Chittoor forest Division and Rayala Elephant Reserve. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWildlife board gives green signal to second phase of Bangalore-Chennai Expressway, with riders
The NHAI can utilise the proposed area only for the expressway and not for any commercial purpose. The diversion work will be executed under the supervision of the forest Department. Key Points
The Indian ExpressProposed change to forest law will boost oil exploration
India's hydrocarbon exploration could be boosted by a proposal to amend the forest conservation law.The forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill envisages seismic surveys would not be treated as a non-forest activity but explorers would be granted prompt access to forests, cutting time-consuming permit seeking. A seismic survey is the initial stage to determine evidence of economically viable hydrocarbon resources below the ground. Key Points
Economic Times
Brentford 2-1 Nottingham Forest, Brighton 6-0 Wolves: clockwatch – as it happened
Nottingham forest suffered late heartbreak against Brentford, while Brighton thrashed tame Wolves. Scott Murray was watching. Key Points
the Guardianforest dept building set on fire in violence-hit Manipur district, Congress blames BJP
Churachandpur in Manipur has witnessed violence in the past few days amid a protest by tribals against a drive to evict villagers from reserve forest areas. The situation continues to remain grim. Key Points
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