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Goa Identifies Large Eco-Sensitive Zones Along Mandovi, Zuari Rivers
Acting on directions from Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, the Forest Department carried out this exercise to identify ecologically vulnerable areas along the two major rivers of the state.
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Protest Turns Violent In Assam's Chirang Along India-Bhutan Border
The unrest began late at night when locals, largely led by women, gheraoed the forest office demanding the release of individuals detained over alleged encroachment on reserved forest land.
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Too Many Tigers, Jungle Too Small: Human-Animal Conflict In Land Of Mowgli
Madhya Pradesh's tiger population has surged from 785 in 2022 to an estimated 1,000 today. But the forests they depend on have not expanded with them.
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Ground Report: Identity Politics In Coal Belt Asansol Ahead Of Bengal Polls
Located along the banks where the rivers Damodar and Ajoy converge, Asansol was once a dense forest land where large numbers of Asan trees were found, giving the area its name.
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NASA-ISRO Radar Mission Maps Mississippi Delta With Cloud-Piercing Precision
A newly released image from the NISAR mission has showcased the satellite's ability to penetrate cloud cover and reveal detailed features of Earth's surface.
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Supreme Court Rejects Salar Jung III Heirs' Claim To Forest Land In Telangana
The Supreme Court delivered a major verdict upholding the rights of the Telangana Forest Department over 102 acres of forest land in Ranga Reddy district, rejecting ownership claims made by individuals asserting to be "heirs" of Salar Jung III.
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Secret Rain Pattern May Have Driven Long Spells of Dry and Wetter Periods Across Horn of Africa: Study
Scientists have identified a hidden rainfall pattern that could reshape global farming. Research shows crops suffer greater drought stress when rain comes mainly from land rather than oceans. The findings highlight rising risks in the U.S. Midwest and East Africa and suggest that forest conservation and better land management could help protect rai...
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For Bengal Roll Revision, BJP Red Flags 5 of 12 Approved Documents
The BJP has written to the Election Commission, suggesting that extra caution be exercised for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in West Bengal.
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Building Project Approved In Pallikaranai Reserve Forest? Tamil Nadu Denies
The Tamil Nadu government has categorically denied allegations that it granted environmental clearance and approval to plans for a multi-storeyed building project within the Pallikaranai Reserve Forest.
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Delhi To Develop 17 Urban Forests To Boost Green Cover, Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is set to transform 15 scattered patches of vacant land across the national capital into dense urban forests, called 'Namo Vans,' to enhance the city's green cover and combat air pollution.
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NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
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Watch: Canadian Man Fined Rs 18 Lakh For Venturing Into Forest
The Nova Scotia government has banned hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods due to an elevated wildfire risk.
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Assam Government Evicts 146 Families From 132 Acres Of Forest Land In Golaghat
The Assam government on Friday evicted 146 families who had allegedly encroached on 132 acres (400 bighas) of forest land in Golaghat district, officials said.
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20-Year-Old Australian Man Forms Micronation On Unclaimed Land With 400 Citizens
The tiny nation, formerly known as "pocket three" on maps, is now recognised as a 'country'.
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Assam Targets Illegal Forest Encroachments, 10-Year Timeline To Clear All Settlers
Amid a series of ongoing eviction drives across Assam to reclaim forest and government land, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state-wide surveys and operations are aimed at freeing forest land from illegal encroachments.
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Goa Identifies Large Eco-Sensitive Zones Along Mandovi, Zuari Rivers
Acting on directions from Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane, the Forest Department carried out this exercise to identify ecologically vulnerable areas along the two major rivers of the state.
-
Protest Turns Violent In Assam's Chirang Along India-Bhutan Border
The unrest began late at night when locals, largely led by women, gheraoed the forest office demanding the release of individuals detained over alleged encroachment on reserved forest land.
-
Too Many Tigers, Jungle Too Small: Human-Animal Conflict In Land Of Mowgli
Madhya Pradesh's tiger population has surged from 785 in 2022 to an estimated 1,000 today. But the forests they depend on have not expanded with them.
-
Ground Report: Identity Politics In Coal Belt Asansol Ahead Of Bengal Polls
Located along the banks where the rivers Damodar and Ajoy converge, Asansol was once a dense forest land where large numbers of Asan trees were found, giving the area its name.
-
NASA-ISRO Radar Mission Maps Mississippi Delta With Cloud-Piercing Precision
A newly released image from the NISAR mission has showcased the satellite's ability to penetrate cloud cover and reveal detailed features of Earth's surface.
-
Supreme Court Rejects Salar Jung III Heirs' Claim To Forest Land In Telangana
The Supreme Court delivered a major verdict upholding the rights of the Telangana Forest Department over 102 acres of forest land in Ranga Reddy district, rejecting ownership claims made by individuals asserting to be "heirs" of Salar Jung III.
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Secret Rain Pattern May Have Driven Long Spells of Dry and Wetter Periods Across Horn of Africa: Study
Scientists have identified a hidden rainfall pattern that could reshape global farming. Research shows crops suffer greater drought stress when rain comes mainly from land rather than oceans. The findings highlight rising risks in the U.S. Midwest and East Africa and suggest that forest conservation and better land management could help protect rai...
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For Bengal Roll Revision, BJP Red Flags 5 of 12 Approved Documents
The BJP has written to the Election Commission, suggesting that extra caution be exercised for the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists in West Bengal.
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Building Project Approved In Pallikaranai Reserve Forest? Tamil Nadu Denies
The Tamil Nadu government has categorically denied allegations that it granted environmental clearance and approval to plans for a multi-storeyed building project within the Pallikaranai Reserve Forest.
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Delhi To Develop 17 Urban Forests To Boost Green Cover, Combat Air Pollution
The Delhi government is set to transform 15 scattered patches of vacant land across the national capital into dense urban forests, called 'Namo Vans,' to enhance the city's green cover and combat air pollution.
-
NASA-ISRO NISAR Satellite Prepares to Deliver Sharpest-Ever Views of Earth
The NISAR satellite, developed by NASA and ISRO, is ready to begin full science operations. Using dual-band radar, it will provide high-precision data on land movement, ice dynamics, vegetation, and natural hazards, supporting global research and disaster management efforts.
-
Watch: Canadian Man Fined Rs 18 Lakh For Venturing Into Forest
The Nova Scotia government has banned hiking, camping, fishing and the use of vehicles such as ATVs in the woods due to an elevated wildfire risk.
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Assam Government Evicts 146 Families From 132 Acres Of Forest Land In Golaghat
The Assam government on Friday evicted 146 families who had allegedly encroached on 132 acres (400 bighas) of forest land in Golaghat district, officials said.
-
20-Year-Old Australian Man Forms Micronation On Unclaimed Land With 400 Citizens
The tiny nation, formerly known as "pocket three" on maps, is now recognised as a 'country'.
-
Assam Targets Illegal Forest Encroachments, 10-Year Timeline To Clear All Settlers
Amid a series of ongoing eviction drives across Assam to reclaim forest and government land, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state-wide surveys and operations are aimed at freeing forest land from illegal encroachments.
