News Topic:J&K Wildlife Protection Department

After a decade, Hangul breeding centre Shikargah Tral made functional again

The Hangul breeding centre in Shikargah’s Tral has been made functional again as two female Hangul have been moved into the centre, officials said.

Snow leopard documented for the first time through ‘camera trap’ in Kishtwar

Snow leopards in J&K, for the first time through a "camera trap" sighting, the elusive animal has been officially documented in Kishtwar, an official said.

J-K’s Wildlife department warns against owl-capturing. Here’s why?

The Department of Wildlife Protection J&K has warned of strict action against anyone involved in capturing owls or any kind of hunting activity.

‘Man-eater’ leopard finally hunted down in Uri

The “man-eater” leopard was on Sunday “hunted down” in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
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Wildlife team captures bear in J-K’s Kellar village

A Wildlife team with the assistance of locals captured a bear in Chek Diaroo village of south Kashmir’s Shopian district.

Searches launched after leopard mauls minor girl to death in Ganderbal

Hours after a leopard mauled a girl to death, Wildlife Department launched a massive search operation to capture the wild beast.

Two leopard cubs captured in Pulwama village

Two leopards cubs were captured by the Wildlife Department in Koil area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday evening.

One more leopard captured alive in Budgam village

The Wildlife Department morning captured another leopard alive in Kalshipora area of Khan Sahib in central Kashmir's Budgam district.

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Omar Abdullah hits back at Congress over full Vande Mataram rendition

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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion

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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.