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Demand for policy to conserve Sangai deer
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Manipur’s environmentalists have demanded a policy for the conservation of the rare brow-antlered deer or Sangai and it’s habitat Keibul Lamjao, the country’s only floating national park.
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Encroachment posing threat to rare bird species
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Asking the State Government to take steps for preserving the water body adjacent to the Ulubari market, residents of Ulubari and Lachit Nagar have warned of a strong agitation, if the issue is not taken up immediately by the authorities concerned.
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Arboretum near Digboi proposed
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An arboretum for growing of all the plant species available in Assam has been proposed to be set up to the north of Upper Dehing (West Block) Reserve Forest near Bogapani in the vicinity of Digboi within Lakhipathar Forest Range under Digboi Forest Division.
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Mass nesting of Olive Ridleys commence at Rushikulya beach
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After Gahirmatha, the mass nesting of the endangered Olive Ridleys has commenced at Rushikulya nesting beach.
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Four injured in jumbo attack at Kaziranga
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Four members of a family from Calcutta were injured after a forest department elephant attacked their vehicle at Kaziranga National Park in Assam on Monday evening.
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Fact-finding team conducts probe into rise in man-animal conflict
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Man-animal conflict has increased in the recent past in Denkanikottai and Thaly regions in Krishnagiri district.
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Tripura debates Maneka's plea against animal sacrifice
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Maneka Gandhi's appeal to stop animal sacrifice in Tripura's temples has sparked a debate with animal lovers supporting her while others dead against stopping of age-old traditions.
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'Jhum' fire claims two more lives in Mizoram
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At least two young people were killed while burning their 'jhum' forest in Mizoram, officials said here Friday.
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Timber smugglers pose a threat to Rani RF’s existence
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The lucrative timber smuggling here in the hilly forest areas under the jurisdiction of Rani forest range is still on and the rich faunal diversity, which includes many reptile species, have borne the brunt of this man-induced disaster.
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14 rhinos killed by poachers in 2009
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In all, 14 rhinos were killed in the national parks and other forest areas of the State by poachers in 2009. This was stated by Environment and Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain in the State Assembly today in reply to a starred question from Drupad Bargohain (CPI).
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About 4,85,674 hectares of forest land under encroachment
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Assam has topped the list of States in terms of encroachment in forest land, with about 4,85,674 hectares of area being occupied, the Government told the Lok Sabha today, reports.
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Concern over community hunting in Baksa district
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At a time when all-out efforts are being made to restore forest and wildlife by non-govt organisations and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in the Indo-Bhutan border areas of Baksa district, the continuation of age-old practice of hunting wild animals in the name of tradition
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Locals poison 2 tiger cubs in Ranthambore
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Even as India struggles to keep its tigers alive, in a shocking incident, two 17-month-old cubs were found dead, allegedly poisoned by villagers on the outskirts of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve on Sunday.
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Govt to solve Deepor Beel fishermen’s woes
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The State Government has agreed to settle the livelihood issues of the Deepor Beel fishermen through discussion. It has also announced its resolve to protect the Deepor Beel sanctuary.
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Civet cat killed
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A civet cat who happened to stray into Ganeshguri this morning from the nearby hills was killed by some cruel people.
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Elephant killed, rhino injured by poachers
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An elephant was killed and a rhino injured by poachers in Assam, Forest department officials said today.
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3 white, 2 normal tiger cubs born in Nandankanan Zoo
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Five tiger cubs, including three white tigers, were born last week from Kusum and Nishan, both of Nandankanan origin in their second litter much to the delight of the zoo officials.
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Mysterious death of elephant concerns West Bengal forest officials
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Forest officials spotted a dead adult female elephant in the middle of the street in West Bengal's Bagdogra Forest Range on Thursday, carrying marks of injuries on its belly.
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Poachers kill young tusker in Orissa
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A young tusker was killed by poachers in Kulunda forest of Orissa's Angul district, a forest official said Wednesday.
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How many tigers does Orissa have?
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The Orissa wildlife department is awaiting funds and security clearance to begin the tiger census this month, with figures varying widely on how many of the big cats the state really has.
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One child dead, 4 others ill after consuming snake eggs
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A child died and five others were taken ill after consuming snake eggs today at Galeky in upper Assam's Sibsagar district, official sources said.
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15 monkeys found dead in army swimming pool
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At least 15 monkeys were found dead in a swimming pool in West Bengal's Darjeeling district Tuesday under mysterious circumstances, a senior forest official said.
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Will growing seagrass beds bring back rare sea cows to Chilika?
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Wild life experts are hoping the highly endangered dugong or sea cow could again come visiting Orissa's Chilika Lake, thanks to the expanding beds of sea grass growing in the shallow waters - a critical requirement for the big marine animal.
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Man-tiger conflict in KNP fringe areas on the rise
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At a time when the tiger is finding itself on a slippery ground due to unabated poaching, a palpable man-tiger conflict in the fringe areas of Kaziranga National Park could bode further ill for the future of the big cat.
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Manas to get 18 more rhinos within 3 months
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Giving a ray of hope to the people of not only Assam but the international community as a whole, as many as 18 rhinos are to be trans-located to the Manas National Park-cum-Tiger Project within three months.
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