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    Maharashtra Forts Get Funding, But Staff Shortage Threatens Conservation

    Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, February 26 The historic forts of Taltam and Dharur in Maharashtra's Marathwada region have received nearly Rs 21 crore for conservation, but a shortage of manpower and funds for regular maintenance hampers preservation efforts, officials said.According to an...
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    Kuno National Park to Welcome Eight Cheetahs from Africa

    Sheopur (MP), February 23 Eight more cheetahs from Africa will be airlifted to Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh on February 28, bringing the total number of these big cats in India to 46, officials said on Monday. The group from Botswana, consisting of six females and two males, will...
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    Controversial Remarks: Minister's Defense of Development Sparks Criticism

    Mumbai, February 21 Maharashtra Environment Minister Pankaja Munde has drawn a parallel between the sacrifices of soldiers at the border and the cutting of trees, including mangroves, for development, sparking sharp reactions on social media.Activist Anjali Damania posted the viral clip on the...
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    Tadoba Controversy: Godrej Advocates for Biodiversity-Focused Development

    Mumbai, February 18 Industrialist Nadir Godrej on Wednesday criticised the decision to carry out development work in national parks, instead advocating for "monetisation" through activities like tourism that promote biodiversity.The chairman of Godrej Industries also publicly expressed his...
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    CRPF Camp Proposal Dropped; NGT Dismisses Related Petition

    New Delhi, February 18 The National Green Tribunal has dismissed a plea challenging a proposed site for a CRPF camp in the Srinagar district after being informed that the proposal had been withdrawn.The green body was hearing a plea against the setting up of the proposed camp for the 61st...
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    Wildlife Conflict Concerns Rise After Tiger Death

    Nagpur, February 18 A sub-adult male tiger was found dead on railway tracks in Nagpur, possibly after being hit by a train, officials said on Wednesday.The big cat was about one and a half years old, and its body was found in the Jamtha area near the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium on...
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    Three Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno National Park, Boosting India's Population

    New Delhi, February 18 Three cheetah cubs have been born at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, taking India's total population of the big cat to 38, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced on Wednesday.The cubs were born to Gamini, who was relocated from South Africa as part of...
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    Conservation Success: Three Cubs Arrive at Kuno National Park

    February 18, New Delhi – Good news is coming from Kuno National Park, located in the Sheopur district of the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, where three new cheetah cubs were born, as India completes three years since cheetahs arrived from South Africa.Celebrations are echoing through...
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    Gamini Gives Birth to Three Cubs in India

    Sheopur (MP), February 18 Cheetah 'Gamini' has given birth to three cubs at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the total number of these big cats in India to 38, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Wednesday.Gamini was brought to India from South Africa as part...
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    MP Tiger Deaths: Activist Accuses Forest Dept of Negligence

    Sagar (MP), February 16 An adult tiger with a radio collar has been found dead with a broken skull in the core area of the Rani Durgavati Tiger Reserve (RDTR) in Sagar district, taking the death toll of big cats in Madhya Pradesh to ten since January 1.MP Additional Principal Chief Conservator...
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    India: Union Bank Introduces Two Export Credit Programs

    Mumbai, February 16 State-owned Union Bank of India launched two new collateral-free export credit schemes on Monday to help businesses meet their working capital needs.Entities can obtain financing up to ₹80 crore through the two schemes, named "Union Niryat Sugam" and "Union Niryat Protsahan...
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    Healthy Tiger Returned to Papikondalu National Park

    Rajamahendravaram (Andhra Pradesh), February 16 A three-year-old male tiger captured in the East Godavari district was released into the Papikondalu National Park after being monitored for a few days, the Forest Department said on Monday.The big cat was trapped on February 6 in the Kurmapuram...
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    Gundal Reservoir: Tiger Death Under Investigation

    Chamrajnagar (Karnataka), February 16 A male tiger was found dead in the backwaters of the Gundal reservoir here in this district, officials said on Monday.The tiger, estimated to be around five to six years old, was found dead by forest officials who were on patrol duty on Sunday, they said...
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    Kaziranga National Park: Frontline Staff Face Ongoing Risks

    Guwahati, February 15 – A forest guard was killed and another seriously injured after a rhinoceros attacked them while on duty inside the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam on Sunday, officials said.According to a KNPTR official, the incident occurred at Bordoloni Camp...
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    Sabarmati Ashram Redevelopment Project Progress Update

    Ahmedabad, February 13 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel chaired the governing council meeting of the Mahatma Gandhi Sabarmati Ashram Memorial Trust in Gandhinagar on Friday and reviewed the progress made in the redevelopment of the historic place.The Sabarmati Ashram, also known as...
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    West Godavari Coast: Rising Concerns Over Marine Life

    Narsapuram (Andhra Pradesh), February 13 As many as 49 turtles were found dead along the coastline of the West Godavari district here over the past 48 hours, raising concerns about illegal fishing practices near the shore.FA Kiran, a Forest Department official in West Godavari, said that the...
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