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Wildlife Protection Act

Arunachal tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla

'The local Bugun community, which selflessly donated the land, has become a role model in our conservation efforts,' said N Tam, the principal chief conservator of forests and chief wildlife warden in the state.

17 March 2024, 15:43 IST

Arunachal tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla

Arunachal tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla

Arunachal tribe donates land for critically endangered songbird Bugun Liocichla

17 March 2024, 15:43 IST

Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to amend wildlife laws

Kerala forest minister A K Saseendran moved the resolution that sought measures to regulate and control the population of wild animals such as wild boars that frequently enter human settlements and wreak havoc.

14 February 2024, 13:56 IST

Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to amend wildlife laws as animal attacks rise

Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to amend wildlife laws as animal attacks rise

Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to amend wildlife laws

14 February 2024, 13:56 IST

Leopard skin, nails dumped in lake in Mumbai’s Aarey forest; probe launched

A worker found parts of leopard skin and nails wrapped in a cloth in the lake on the Marol side of the forest on Saturday morning.

31 December 2023, 09:05 IST

Leopard skin, nails dumped in lake in Mumbai’s Aarey forest; probe launched

Leopard skin, nails dumped in lake in Mumbai’s Aarey forest; probe launched

Leopard skin, nails dumped in lake in Mumbai’s Aarey forest; probe launched

31 December 2023, 09:05 IST

Karnataka: Special task force to probe actors, celebrities possessing wildlife artefacts

In the wake of the arrest of Vartur Santosh - a participant of the Kannada reality show Bigg Boss - who wore a pendant with a tiger claw, activists have been demanding the government take action against other celebrities who were seen wearing similar artefacts.

25 October 2023, 14:33 IST

Karnataka: Special task force to probe actors, celebrities possessing wildlife artefacts

Karnataka: Special task force to probe actors, celebrities possessing wildlife artefacts

Karnataka: Special task force to probe actors, celebrities possessing wildlife artefacts

25 October 2023, 14:33 IST

Reckless criminalisation, weak safeguards

The impulse to create inviolate forests and deter hunting resulted in the government’s draftspersons brushing aside cardinal principles of criminal law, with parliament’s subsequent approval.

31 August 2023, 20:22 IST

Reckless criminalisation, weak safeguards

Reckless criminalisation, weak safeguards

Reckless criminalisation, weak safeguards

31 August 2023, 20:22 IST

Feeding monkeys in Sikkim will invite a fine of Rs 5,000

Monkey (Macaque species) is a protected species, and feeding it is strictly prohibited under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and the Environment (Protection) Act 1986.

23 August 2023, 10:52 IST

Feeding monkeys in Sikkim will invite a fine of Rs 5,000

Feeding monkeys in Sikkim will invite a fine of Rs 5,000

Feeding monkeys in Sikkim will invite a fine of Rs 5,000

23 August 2023, 10:52 IST

95 munias dipped in textile dye rescued from pet shop owner in south Bengaluru

The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, prohibits the caging of munia birds or keeping them as pets. Police have filed an FIR under the same law.

22 August 2023, 21:22 IST

95 munias dipped in textile dye rescued from pet shop owner in south Bengaluru

95 munias dipped in textile dye rescued from pet shop owner in south Bengaluru

95 munias dipped in textile dye rescued from pet shop owner in south Bengaluru

22 August 2023, 21:22 IST

Kerala court dismisses plea to withdraw ivory possession case against actor Mohanlal

Kerala court dismisses plea to withdraw ivory possession case against actor Perumbavoor Judicial First Class Magistrate, Anju Cletus, had on August 17 dismissed the plea of the state government saying 'no party including the State can claim the benefit of the laches from their side'.

19 August 2023, 20:23 IST

Kerala court dismisses plea to withdraw ivory possession case against actor Mohanlal

Kerala court dismisses plea to withdraw ivory possession case against actor Mohanlal

Kerala court dismisses plea to withdraw ivory possession case against actor Mohanlal

19 August 2023, 20:23 IST

6L Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs in Rushikulya, Odisha

This time all the previous records in the rookery broke in the nesting, said Berhampur Divisional Forest Officer (DFO)

05 March 2023, 05:57 IST

Over 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs in Odisha's Rushikulya river mouth

Over 6.37 lakh Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs in Odisha's Rushikulya river mouth

6L Olive Ridley turtles lay eggs in Rushikulya, Odisha

05 March 2023, 05:57 IST

7 arrested in B'luru for smuggling endangered animals

Passengers had arrived from Bangkok at the airport on January 22 when their baggage was checked following a tip-off

28 January 2023, 17:22 IST

7 arrested in Bengaluru for smuggling endangered animals

7 arrested in Bengaluru for smuggling endangered animals

7 arrested in B'luru for smuggling endangered animals

28 January 2023, 17:22 IST