News Topic:J&K Department of Forest Environment & Ecology

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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Avalanche hits Hung area of Sonamarg

A significant avalanche struck the Hung area of Sonamarg in Ganderbal district on Friday afternoon, as confirmed by police officials.
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Spring Blooms in Kashmir: A glimpse into Pulwama’s picturesque seasonal transformation

As the chill of winter gradually yields to the gentle warmth of spring, the picturesque landscape of Kashmir undergoes a remarkable transformation.

Driver dies after vehicle skids off road in Dooru

A driver lost his life after a vehicle he was driving skidded off the road in Mazmoo area of Dooru in southern Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday.

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Spring Blooms in Kashmir: A glimpse into Pulwama’s picturesque seasonal transformation

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Traditional horse cart provides nostalgic journey on Pulwama roads

Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern transportation on the Pulwama-Srinagar road, Gulzar Ahmad stands out with his horse-cart, offering passengers a nostalgic journey.