News Topic:Forests
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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J&K
Forest Rights Act to be implemented in J&K
JAMMU — The Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest...
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Kashmir
Don’t force peace loving Gujjar, Bakarwals to take extreme steps: Mehbooba
SRINAGAR — People's Democratic Party president, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that government was “pushing” Gujjar and Bakarwal community to take extreme steps.She said...
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Kashmir
Forest official & smuggler nexus turning Pulwama forests barren
PULWAMA — The nexus between timber smugglers and forest officials is fast turning several forest compartments of Pulwama into barren open fields.Locals have also...
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Kashmir
Fire breaks out at Awoora village in Kupwara
A mysterious fire damaged a large chunk of Social Forest area in Awoora village of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.
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Shikhar Dhawan, Aakash Chopra call for more cricket opportunities in J&K
Shikhar Dhawan and Aakash Chopra backed more cricket opportunities in J&K, saying exposure, leagues and infrastructure could help local players progress.
India says UN maps must depict J&K, Ladakh as per official map
India said UN-initiated maps must depict Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh according to its official map, calling any incorrect or misleading representation unacceptable.
Pakistani LeT terrorist Yasir killed in Budgam, officials say
Security forces killed Pakistani national and LeT terrorist Yasir in Budgam’s Yusmarg during Operation Ashdar, officials said as searches continued for another suspect.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.