News Topic:J&K Department of Forest Environment & Ecology
J&K
J-K’s Chinar trees now digitally tracked with 28,000 documented in four years
As part of a move towards the conservation of its iconic Chinar trees, Jammu and Kashmir has embarked on a unique initiative.
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J&K
Suresh Kumar Gupta (IFS) appointed PCCF and HoFF for J-K
The Government of India has appointed Suresh Kumar Gupta, IFS (AGMUT:1991), as Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Head of Forest Force (HoFF).
Kashmir
HC directs to halt concrete construction in Bangus Valley
A Division Bench of Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh High Court have directed the Forest Department to stop the work on the concrete structure at picturesque Bangus Valley.
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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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Kashmir
Suspension letter from DFO Langate sparks controversy over alleged casteist remarks
The Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Langate's suspension letter has ignited a debate over its purported casteist undertones, drawing criticism from rights activists.
Kashmir
ACB nabs Range Officer in Bandipora red-handed, allegedly accepting Rs 10,000 bribe
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday said it caught a Range Officer in Kuhihama forest Division of Bandipora district red-handed while accepting bribe.
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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.
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J&K
J&K adopts Kalij Pheasant as UT bird
Nearly two years after the reorganization of the erstwhile state of J-K, the administration has adopted Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) as UT bird.
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