News Topic:Wildlife

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.

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.

Wildlife Department captures third leopard within a week in Khrew

Officials of J&K Wildlife Department during the intervening night of Monday-Tuesday succeeded in capturing the third leopard in Khrew area.

Leopard captured in Budgam’s Khansahab area

The leopard, which had triggered panic in villages close to the Khansahab area of Budgam district, was successfully caged by forest personnel.

Leap of leopards spotted in the premises of Budgam house

The presence of leap of leopards has created panic in Ompora village of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

After a century, Whooper Swan sighted in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — The birdwatchers in the valley have expressed dismay over the killing of a Whooper Swan, sighted for the first time after nearly...

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Wildlife SOS camera study offers new insights into Himalayan brown bears in Kashmir

Wildlife SOS and J&K Wildlife Protection Department used 17 camera traps in Sonamarg to study Himalayan brown bear denning, habitat use and winter behaviour.

Altaf Bukhari questions J&K Bank lending pattern, recruitment policy and headquarters proposal

Altaf Bukhari has questioned J&K Bank’s lending pattern, recruitment policy, Board representation and reports of shifting its headquarters from Srinagar.

Sericulture employees allege selective action over unauthorised mulberry tree felling in Kashmir

Sericulture employees in Kashmir allege selective disciplinary action over unauthorised mulberry tree felling and question frequent transfers in the department.

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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.

Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Points & Livestream

The Royal Premier League Pulwama 2026 has begun, with 10 local teams from Kashmir participating and matches being played at the Sports Stadium Pulwama.