SENIOR FOREST OFFICIAL
SJVN holds talks with Nepal government to expedite 1,569-MW hydropower projects
SJVN Ltd chairman Bhupender Gupta met various Nepal government officials to expedite hydropower projects. The discussions focused on the Arun-3 project and the challenges it faces, including land issues. Necessary approvals were also discussed for the pre-construction activities of the Lower Arun project. SJVN aims to strengthen energy security and promote sustainable power generation in Nepal.
Govt set to tweak MSP norms for periodic price hikes of minor forest products
The Centre is planning to restructure the minimum support price mechanism for minor forest produce. This change aims to provide periodic hikes to benefit tribal communities relying on forest produce. TERI has been tasked to study the current MSP framework and assess potential rationalization. Concerns regarding stagnant MSP rates sparking exploitation among forest-dependent communities have been raised in parliamentary discussions.
Telangana to unveil Aerospace and Defence Policy 2.0 to attract investments: Revanth Reddy
Reddy said Hyderabad holds a strategic position in India, citing the city's safety, research institutions and the presence of key strategic centres of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.
Dhal Singh Bisen sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor
Dhal Singh Bisen took the oath of office as the new Governor of Uttarakhand at Lok Bhavan. He was sworn in by Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari in a formal ceremony. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and other senior officials were present to witness the occasion. Bisen previously served as a legislator and a minister in Madhya Pradesh.
Retirement in India vs the US: How parents balance financial security, caregiving, and inheritance
In the US, parents tend to protect their assets for their own use in retirement, and choose to not spend it disproportionately on their children’s education or marriage. In India, there is a clear understanding that the assets accumulated by parents will be bequeathed by their children, for many of whom it is a major wealth transfer.
Google faces backlash against India data centre
Handcuffs encircle Google's logo on one campaign poster, while another warns that people "cannot drink data", as opposition mounts to the tech giant's planned AI mega-facility in India. Still, water use worries residents, especially given plans for Vizag to become a tech megahub.
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Manipur: Missing elderly man found dead in Kangpokpi, shutdown called
Hemjang Haokip, an elderly resident of Khunkho Kuki Village, has been found dead after an alleged abduction. His body was discovered in a forest with hands bound behind his back. The Kuki Youth Organisation had previously requested authorities to escalate search efforts for his safe return. In response to his death, a shutdown has been announced across Kangpokpi district for mourning.
Beginning a new chapter: Eight surrendered Maoists clear Class 10 open school exam in Chhattisgarh
Geeta Narote, a former Maoist cadre, has cleared the Class 10 State Open School examination. After surrendering, she received support from the government and began studying again. Along with several other surrendered cadres, she expressed a desire to pursue further education. Narote aims to build a new life and become a nurse in the future. Officials highlighted the importance of education in helping these individuals reintegrate into society.
Meghalaya links farm income to water security, releases ₹28.60 crore to 1.14 lakh households in Tura
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma released Rs 28.60 crore under FOCUS+ for 1,14,400 farming households, including 9,070 new beneficiaries. The programme provides eligible households Rs 5,000 annually through direct benefit transfers. The event also highlighted MegARISE, a Rs 344.4 crore conservation project covering the Ganol and Umiew catchments. Two communities have voluntarily begun the process of declaring their catchment areas protected under the Meghalaya Protection Act, 1990, while also exploring community-led ecotourism. The Ganol catchment is crucial to Tura’s long-term water security.
Two Pakistani infiltrators killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur, OGW detained
Security forces in Udhampur successfully eliminated two Pakistani infiltrators in a tough operation complicated by heavy rainfall and difficult landscape. Authorities apprehended a local individual suspected of aiding the infiltrators. Weapons, including an assault rifle, were seized, while security teams continue their vigilance to ensure all potential threats are addressed.
New York wants more tree cover; a 2024 study found that planting certain species could worsen summer ozone when their emissions mix with traffic pollution
While New York City’s tree planting efforts aim to enhance urban greenery, they may unintentionally worsen air quality. Species such as oaks and sweetgums release isoprene, which can interact with vehicle emissions to elevate ozone levels. To counteract this issue, the city is prioritizing a variety of tree species and is focusing on reducing nitrogen oxides, essential for improving air quality in the region.
Ukraine races to counter Russia's jet-powered drone attacks
This summer, Ukraine confronts the pressing challenge of countering Russia's rapidly deployed jet drones, which have become a significant threat. Recent tests highlighted the difficulties in controlling many new interceptor drones. With Russia ramping up the production of these advanced weapons, Kyiv is now focusing on developing cost-effective, mass-produced alternatives. Meanwhile, military aircraft are struggling with dwindling missile resources.
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitions
BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more representative global order. The document outlines India's 2026 chairship priorities, recognises partner countries' contributions and calls for greater participation of Emerging Markets, Developing Countries and Least Developed Countries in global governance.
Arunachal Pradesh Frontier Highway: Clearing hurdles on road to 2029 target
India's Arunachal Frontier Highway project is now on track for construction. This strategic road aims to boost connectivity along the Chinese border. Land acquisition issues and compensation disputes have been largely resolved. The project completion deadline is set for the year 2029. This highway will facilitate rapid movement of defence forces in the region.
Karnataka environment minister Ramalinga Reddy orders inspections of Bengaluru STPs, sets compliance deadline
Minister Ramalinga Reddy ordered intensified inspections for sewage treatment plants across Bengaluru. BWSSB and KSPCB must ensure all STPs meet prescribed national and state standards. Private STPs at various establishments will also face stringent compliance checks. BWSSB will divert wastewater from drains and complete new STP projects by 2029. Damaged manholes will be repaired, and industrial waste management will be jointly inspected.
22 BRS MLAs suspended from Telangana Assembly for rest of monsoon session
Twenty-two BRS legislators faced suspension from the Telangana Assembly for disrupting House proceedings. These members raised slogans and entered the well of the House during the session. The Speaker announced the suspension after a motion was moved by the Legislative Affairs Minister. BRS Working President K T Rama Rao was among the suspended members. The suspension will remain for the remainder of the monsoon session.
Assam police firing leaves two personnel dead, two injured; two suspected thieves killed in separate encounter
Two Assam police officers died and two were injured after a colleague opened fire. Another incident saw two suspected vehicle thieves killed in an exchange of fire. Police intercepted a stolen vehicle and pursued it towards Sonapur. The suspects then fired indiscriminately at the approaching police officers. The police returned fire, resulting in the deaths of the two individuals.
Pawan Kalyan grows mangoes, tomatoes in his farm house in Hyderabad. Telugu star shares details about his 'zero budget natural farming' method to cultivate vegetables. How to grow vegetables with no chemicals?
Mega star Pawan Kalyan is also a farming enthusiast. The Tholi Prema actor maintains a big farmhouse in Hyderabad and follows organic ‘zero-budget’ farming practices. A green farming expert once revealed that the star has learnt farming from scratch; he has ploughed the land, planted the seeds, etc.
Assam moves to streamline agarwood industry, boost exports and downstream manufacturing
Assam is moving to expand its agarwood industry by simplifying regulations, speeding up export permissions and strengthening cultivation, processing and quality testing. The state plans an International Agar Trade Centre and wants to promote high-value products such as perfumes, essential oils and cosmetics. The measures aim to boost farmer incomes, attract investment, increase exports and establish Assam as a global agarwood hub.
Officer shortage in J&K compels Centre's hand
The Centre is working on various inter-ministerial proposals to resolve civilian manpower shortage in Jammu and Kashmir, including getting back officers deputed to the Centre and implementing the 67:33 formula to bring in more all-India service officials to the UT.
Thiruvananthapuram forest department’s e-auction faces resistance from timber lobby
The second phase of the e-auction of forest timber, set to begin on April first week, is facing stiff resistance from timber lobby and a section of senior forest officials, who have been part of a cartel that used take a huge cut from earlier auctions.
Elusive killer leopard caught after three months in Tamil Nadu
An elusive leopard, which had evaded capture for the past three months after killing a man and a forest guard, was caught early this morning at Thimbam forest area in the district, a senior forest official said.
This monsoon, Delhi to get 2.2 lakh plants
The forest department is planning to make the most of the monsoons — it is gearing up to plant 2,20,000 saplings in different parts of the city. The rain makes the soil moist and more conducive for plants to grow.
Railway agrees to limit train speed near Asiatic Lions' abode
The meeting was held in the wake of the death of six Asiatic lions of Gir forest in separate accidents after being run over by trains.
14 peacocks found dead in Agra district
Fourteen peacocks died of suspected poisoning in Dabli village of Agra district on Wednesday.
Foresters to meet Jayanthi Natarajan with gripes against Forest Rights Act
Senior forest officials are slated to meet environment and forests minister Jayanthi Natarajan to yet again raise complaints against the Forest Rights Act.
NAC member to lecture babus on forest rights
Jairam Ramesh has asked National Advisory Council member N C Saxena to lecture senior forest officials from across the country on the Forest Rights Act. A day-long meeting has been organized for the purpose.
MoEF rumblings: Posco set for round II at FAC?
24 hours after the Forest Advisory Committee concluded that it would recommend withdrawal of forest clearance to Posco, senior forest officials were summoned to the PMO even before the decision could be formally conveyed to the environment minister.
Tiger carcass found in Orissa sanctuary
Carcass of a Royal Bengal Tiger has been found by a team of wildlife officials in the dense forest area of Orissa's Kuldiha wildlife sanctuary, a senior forest official said.
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