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Rare Blueberry Species Rediscovered In Arunachal Forest After 188 Years
Researchers have rediscovered 'Vaccinium piliferum', a rare and endangered wild relative of the blueberry, in the remote forests of Vijoynagar in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, nearly 188 years after it was first recorded in 1836.
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Video: Air Force Drops 66,000 Litres Of Water To Douse Arunachal Forest Fire
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to battle a major forest fire in the Mebo and Sigar areas of Pasighat, releasing 66,000 litres of water to contain the flames.
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5 Lesser-Known River Towns In India That Deserve A Spot On Your Travel List
If you want a trip that feels honest and refreshing, these lesser known river towns are worth exploring.
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Army, Air Force Action Brings Massive Forest Fire In Arunachal Under Control
A massive forest fire that broke out along the western ridge of the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district was successfully brought under control following a swift and coordinated response by Army troops and the Indian Air Force.
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Aeyo Valley: The Remote Himalayan Valley In Arunachal Every Trekker Must Explore
Reaching Aeyo Valley is an adventure in itself - a journey through remote roads, wild landscapes, and untouched beauty that sets the stage for one of India's most offbeat treks.
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Insurgent From NSCN Faction Shot Dead In Encounter In Arunachal Pradesh
An insurgent of a faction of the NSCN was shot dead in a fierce encounter with a joint team of security forces in a thickly forested area in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district.
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Forest Land Five Times Delhi's Geographical Area Under Encroachment: Data
A total 7,506 square kilometres of recorded forest area -- five times the geographical area of Delhi -- is currently under encroachment in the country, according to government data.
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Sighting Of Tiger In Arunachal Reserve Helps Detect Illegal Timber Depots
Spotting of a tiger near a human habitation outside Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh has led to the unearthing of illegal timber depots in the core area of the park, a senior district official said.
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Rare White-Cheeked Macaque Spotted In Arunachal Pradesh
The rare white-cheeked macaque was spotted in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district for the second time, a forest official said on Sunday.
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Maximum Forest Cover Lost In Arunachal Pradesh In 2021
Forest cover in the Northeast reduced by 1,020 sq km in 2021 compared to the area in 2019 mainly due to anthropogenic pressure and developmental activities, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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Forest Officers, Illegal Tree Fellers Exchange Fire At Assam-Arunachal Border
Illegal tree fellers from Arunachal Pradesh and forest officers of Assam exchanged fire along the inter-state boundary in Lakhimpur district on Tuesday, a senior official said.
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Caught In Gunfight Between Smugglers And Guards, Elephant Killed In Assam Forest
A female elephant was killed in an exchange of fire between forest personnel and suspected logwood smugglers from Arunachal Pradesh inside the Dehing Patkai National Park, officials said on Thursday.
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Take Care Of Luba: Arunachal Boy's Tearful Goodbye To Rescued Bear Cub
In Arunachal Pradesh, the story of an incredible friendship between a young tribal boy, Terde Youmcha, and a bear cub, Luba, he rescued and nurtured for nine months came to a tearful end on Wednesday, when the animal was handed over to Arunachal Pradesh Forest department.
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Found In Jungles Of Arunachal: A Rare Species Never Seen In India Before
A chance rescue by a forest ranger in Arunachal Pradesh's remote jungles of Yazali last week has created a sensation after a photo of the critically-endangered catch went viral in conservationist circles.
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New Species Of Viper With Unique Heat-Sensing Ability Found In Arunachal
A new species of snake has been found in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, an official said on Friday. The new species of reddish brown pit viper - a venomous snake with a unique heat sensing system was found in a forest in West Kameng district by a team of herpetologists led by Ashok Captain, the Forest department official said.
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Rare Blueberry Species Rediscovered In Arunachal Forest After 188 Years
Researchers have rediscovered 'Vaccinium piliferum', a rare and endangered wild relative of the blueberry, in the remote forests of Vijoynagar in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district, nearly 188 years after it was first recorded in 1836.
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Video: Air Force Drops 66,000 Litres Of Water To Douse Arunachal Forest Fire
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday deployed a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to battle a major forest fire in the Mebo and Sigar areas of Pasighat, releasing 66,000 litres of water to contain the flames.
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5 Lesser-Known River Towns In India That Deserve A Spot On Your Travel List
If you want a trip that feels honest and refreshing, these lesser known river towns are worth exploring.
-
Army, Air Force Action Brings Massive Forest Fire In Arunachal Under Control
A massive forest fire that broke out along the western ridge of the Lohit River in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district was successfully brought under control following a swift and coordinated response by Army troops and the Indian Air Force.
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Aeyo Valley: The Remote Himalayan Valley In Arunachal Every Trekker Must Explore
Reaching Aeyo Valley is an adventure in itself - a journey through remote roads, wild landscapes, and untouched beauty that sets the stage for one of India's most offbeat treks.
-
Insurgent From NSCN Faction Shot Dead In Encounter In Arunachal Pradesh
An insurgent of a faction of the NSCN was shot dead in a fierce encounter with a joint team of security forces in a thickly forested area in Arunachal Pradesh's Longding district.
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Forest Land Five Times Delhi's Geographical Area Under Encroachment: Data
A total 7,506 square kilometres of recorded forest area -- five times the geographical area of Delhi -- is currently under encroachment in the country, according to government data.
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Sighting Of Tiger In Arunachal Reserve Helps Detect Illegal Timber Depots
Spotting of a tiger near a human habitation outside Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh has led to the unearthing of illegal timber depots in the core area of the park, a senior district official said.
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Rare White-Cheeked Macaque Spotted In Arunachal Pradesh
The rare white-cheeked macaque was spotted in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district for the second time, a forest official said on Sunday.
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Maximum Forest Cover Lost In Arunachal Pradesh In 2021
Forest cover in the Northeast reduced by 1,020 sq km in 2021 compared to the area in 2019 mainly due to anthropogenic pressure and developmental activities, the government told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
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Forest Officers, Illegal Tree Fellers Exchange Fire At Assam-Arunachal Border
Illegal tree fellers from Arunachal Pradesh and forest officers of Assam exchanged fire along the inter-state boundary in Lakhimpur district on Tuesday, a senior official said.
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Caught In Gunfight Between Smugglers And Guards, Elephant Killed In Assam Forest
A female elephant was killed in an exchange of fire between forest personnel and suspected logwood smugglers from Arunachal Pradesh inside the Dehing Patkai National Park, officials said on Thursday.
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Take Care Of Luba: Arunachal Boy's Tearful Goodbye To Rescued Bear Cub
In Arunachal Pradesh, the story of an incredible friendship between a young tribal boy, Terde Youmcha, and a bear cub, Luba, he rescued and nurtured for nine months came to a tearful end on Wednesday, when the animal was handed over to Arunachal Pradesh Forest department.
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Found In Jungles Of Arunachal: A Rare Species Never Seen In India Before
A chance rescue by a forest ranger in Arunachal Pradesh's remote jungles of Yazali last week has created a sensation after a photo of the critically-endangered catch went viral in conservationist circles.
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New Species Of Viper With Unique Heat-Sensing Ability Found In Arunachal
A new species of snake has been found in Arunachal Pradesh's West Kameng district, an official said on Friday. The new species of reddish brown pit viper - a venomous snake with a unique heat sensing system was found in a forest in West Kameng district by a team of herpetologists led by Ashok Captain, the Forest department official said.
