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Mechanism in State draws UK recognition
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A simple, low-cost mechanism that is easing the man-elephant conflict in several villages in Golaghat and Sonitpur districts has received international recognition from the prestigious Darwin Initiative of the UK Government.
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Turtle protection: fishermen allege loss of livelihood
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Government is yet to compensate or provide alternative livelihood to the traditional marine fishermen whose livelihood is affected every year due to ban on fishing during breeding, nesting and hatching time of Olive Ridley turtles.
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Sundarbans fisherman seriously injured in tiger attack
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A fisherman, severely mauled by a tiger Thursday in the Sundarban forests of West Bengal, is now battling for life in a state-run hospital.
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13 rhinos killed in KNP last year
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Facts not available in the public domain have revealed significant information about rhino slaughter in and around Kaziranga National Park, where 13 of the highly protected species met gruesome end last year alone.
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Rs. 1.5 cr for Zoological Park
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Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has sanctioned Rs. 1.5 crore for the Zoological Park for construction of more enclosures to protect wild animals, officials said Wednesday during a visit to Zoological Park at Rangapahar here by minister of ecology & wildlife and excise M.C. Konyak.
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Turtles shift their mass nesting site
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The Olive Ridleys seem to have shifted their mass nesting site near Rushikulya rookery in south Orissa by around 300 to 400 meters this year.
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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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