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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says army called to extinguish fire

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami says army called to extinguish fire

According to the officials, the IAF choppers are collecting the water from Bhimtal Lake and are spraying it in the area in order to stop the furious Nainital forest fire. The blaze has already consumed several hectares of the forested terrain, with the leaping flames yet to be brought under complete control

27 April,2024 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Man held for extorting builders by posing as forest department official in Thane

Man held for extorting builders by posing as forest department official in Thane

The Special Task Force (STF) and the Anti-Extortion Cell (AEC) of the Thane police's crime branch arrested the accused Prasadkumar Uttam Bhalerao

27 April,2024 12:22 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Kanakapura's forest-themed polling booth set up to promote voter engagement

Kanakapura's forest-themed polling booth set up to promote voter engagement

As part of an awareness program to conserve forests and water, officers in Kanakpura are distributing saplings to voters.

26 April,2024 01:43 PM IST | Kanakpura | ANI
Maharashtra: Vasai leopard finally trapped

Maharashtra: Vasai leopard finally trapped

After surviving on stray dogs and later rodents, big cat finally falls into trap

24 April,2024 06:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Mumbai: Alas, leopard roaming in Vasai has been captured

Mumbai: Alas, leopard roaming in Vasai has been captured

The leopard in Vasai was caught due to joint efforts of the Maharashtra Forest Department, wildlife NGOs and researchers in the wee hours of Tuesday.

23 April,2024 10:50 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
Maharashtra: Confusion within forest department leaves Vasaikars at wits’ end

Maharashtra: Confusion within forest department leaves Vasaikars at wits’ end

Despite 25 days going by since first sighting, dept yet to move on capturing big cat; yo-yo on barricades sends tempers of fishermen soaring

22 April,2024 06:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma
A forest fit for God

A forest fit for God

Maharashtra’s century-old sacred groves showed us what nature could look like if humans kept away. As their fate hangs in the balance and original guardians turn disillusioned, mid-day gets into the greens to find earnest effort to preserve what remains

21 April,2024 06:24 AM IST | Mumbai | Neerja Deodhar
Mumbai: Forest dept in Vasai asks public to not panic about loose leopard

Mumbai: Forest dept in Vasai asks public to not panic about loose leopard

Officials say efforts are on to avoid conflict

21 April,2024 03:34 AM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
Mumbai: Forest officials step up efforts to find Vasai leopard

Mumbai: Forest officials step up efforts to find Vasai leopard

Locals upset with the authorities as they have not yet trapped the leopard

16 April,2024 04:30 AM IST | Mumbai | Ranjeet Jadhav
Maharashtra: Why is big cat still roaming free in Vasai?

Maharashtra: Why is big cat still roaming free in Vasai?

Activists blame forest department for delay in setting up traps and cages, as neighbourhood continues to reel under fear

08 April,2024 06:55 AM IST | Mumbai | Diwakar Sharma

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