News Topic:J&K Department of Forest Environment & Ecology
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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Kashmir
Smugglers attack Forest employee in Shopian
A Forest Department employee sustained head injuries after he was attacked by jungle smugglers in Shopian on late Monday night.
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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.
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Media Watch
Media persons beaten during eviction drive in Shopian
Six media persons were beaten in Shopian district during an eviction drive carried out by employees of J&K Forest Department on Monday.
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.
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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.
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Kashmir
Timber smugglers attack Forest Deptt officials in Pulwama village
Timber smugglers on the intervening night of Friday-Saturday attacked a night patrolling party of Forest Control Room Pulwama.
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.
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