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Out in the Wild | A case of man versus the wild

Romanticising hunting in the name of tradition and policy paralysis in Bengal

3 min read11 May 2018
Politics

Parliamentary panel suggests toll-free number for reporting forest fires

Parliamentary panel recommended the use of corporate social responsibility funds for creating awareness campaigns on forest fires

2 min read24 Dec 2016
Politics

West Bengal PWD’s transgressions in Buxa Tiger Reserve

West Bengal’s public works department is constructing an inspection bungalow-cum-guest house in the Buxa Tiger Reserve

6 min read1 Sep 2016
Opinion

How the media got the Uttarakhand fire story wrong

In its short-sighted approach, the media conveniently blamed locals without questioning the forest department and govt policies

3 min read6 May 2016
Politics

Carcasses of a 30-foot-long whale found washed ashore in Mumbai

Locals, who spotted the dead mammal last night, informed the police and the forest department

1 min read29 Jan 2016
News

Carcasses of over 150 Olive Ridley turtles found near Puri coast

Forest officials in Puri say they suspect the turtles were killed after being hit by the fishing trawlers in the sea

1 min read20 Jan 2016
Politics

Govt likely to launch Green Highways Policy by month-end

Under the policy, it will be mandatory to set aside 1% of the total project cost for plantation

2 min read20 Sep 2015
Politics

Forest departments violating Forest Rights Act, say tribals

Tribals allege that forest departments in several states are carrying out plantation on their lands without their consent

1 min read10 Aug 2015
Companies

Corporate | JSW expects nod for 4 iron ore mines in India

Corporate | JSW expects nod for 4 iron ore mines in India

1 min read3 Feb 2010
Politics

Anil Oberoi | Into the wild

Anil Oberoi | Into the wild

3 min read17 Jan 2010
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