News Topic:Forests
Jammu
Fire engulfs forest areas of J-K’s Kathua, Rajouri
The forest areas in Kathua and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir have been engulfed by fire, causing significant damage to forest wealth, officials on Tuesday said.
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J&K
8 forest fires in Kashmir, 50 in Jammu during last 24 hours
As per the satellite images by Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS), there were 8 forest fires in Kashmir and nearly 50 in Jammu region.
Kashmir
Massive irregularities revealed in Forest Division Shopian
Revealing large scale irregularities in Forest Division Shopian, locals have demanded CBI to probe looting and irregularities taking place in the division.
CNS -
Kashmir
Accused arrested for confiscating timber in Budgam
After receiving information, the Forest Department officials confiscated the illegally cut timber from the forests of Sangarwani in Pulwama.
KNT -
Kashmir
Eviction drive turns violent in Shopian
An eviction drive by Forest Department turned violent after Gujjar community resisted and dozen people sustained injuries in Shopian.
KNT -
Kashmir
Three horses laden with illicit timber seized in Pulwama
Forest Protection Force captured three horses laden with illicit timber in Romshi Forest Range of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
KNT -
J&K
Centre gives clearance to use of forest land for non-forestry purposes in J&K
For the first time, the Government of India has given its clearance for use of forest land for non-forestry purposes in J&K.
KNO -
Kashmir
Shopian: Forest officials seize vehicle loaded with illegal timber
SHOPIAN — A team of Forest Protection Force from Shirmal Shopian unit of south Kashmir on Monday morning intercepted a Tata Mobile loaded with...
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