DEHRADUN : A large congregation of migratory birds has been spotted in the marshy and clear water areas of the lush Terai region of Kumaon in Uttarakhand, much to the delight of avid bird watchers. Himanshu Bagri, the Divisional forest officer of Eastern Terai, told TNIE, “Every year during the winter, these migratory birds travel approximately 6,000 to 10,000 kilometres …
Observing that the state should adopt suggestions for protection of Tigers, the Uttarakhand High Court has observed that the steps should be taken for updating the status of the Conservation of Tiger and Associated Species in the Terai Arc Landscape.The bench of Chief Justice Vipin Sanghi and Justice Rakesh Thapliyal said, “ The State should take steps for updating the …
As bird mortality increases in Uttarakhand, state government authorities on Wednesday started conducting inspections at poultry farms and conservation areas where migratory birds arrive. We have directed patrolling staff to identify dead birds using drones in the wetlands.” Officials from Nainital forest division are also considering limiting giving eggs or poultry items as food to animals in the region. Apart …
In a rare discovery, a Red Coral Kukri snake was rescued from a residential house in Uttarakhand's Nainital district. Nitish Mani Tripathi, divisional forest officer Terai East said, "Goula forest range team got a call for rescue of a snake on Friday morning from Kavindra Koranga, a resident of Kurriya Khatta village in Bindukhatta area of Nainital district." A rare …
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