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Wildlife board panel clears infra, mining project in MP’s tiger habitats; ropeway in Rajaji reserve
December 20, 2025 11:55 pm
Uttarakhand's Chief Wildlife Warden justifies ropeway proposal on the grounds that it will reduce traffic congestion during Kanwar pilgrimage season
Panel seeks higher protection for Rhesus Macaque under Wildlife Act
November 08, 2025 10:19 am
Senior officials of the Environment Ministry said reinstating the species under Schedule II of the Act may be considered since under Section 11 of the law, the power to deal with wildlife species in conflict is given to states.
Wildlife board panel clears 12 key defence projects in Ladakh
November 08, 2025 5:21 am
Additionally, it also approved construction of an Army camp in Leh and a proposal to construct a 158-m span permanent Pinjoli bridge on the Balipara-Charduar-Tawang Road in Arunachal Pradesh’s Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary.
Wildlife board panel to revisit guidelines on declaring ESZs around national parks, sanctuaries; make them more site-specific
July 12, 2025 5:16 pm
In hill states like Himachal Pradesh, around 65% of the area is already under forest or protected status and rigid imposition of ESZ norms could hinder development, said Union minister Bhupender Yadav.
Ladakh to Arunachal, 30 Defence projects get wildlife panel nod
July 11, 2025 5:33 am
It has also cleared construction of the Arunachal Frontier Highway close to the Myanmar border, through the core zone of the Namdapha Tiger Reserve subject to mitigation measures to minimise impact on wildlife and their habitats.
Living with animals – the challenges and the solution
March 06, 2025 4:20 pm
At a meeting of the National Board for Wildlife (NBW) on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged a difficult challenge. Science -- not regional or state pride -- must remain the cornerstone of conservation.
PM’s wildlife push: Cheetahs in more areas, lion survey, conservation plans
March 04, 2025 7:26 am
Under Project Cheetah, the wildlife board decided to expand introduction of cheetahs to Gandhisagar Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh and Banni Grasslands in Gujarat.
Wildlife Board clears 5 key road stretches in Ladakh including one to Daulat Beg Oldie near LAC
October 17, 2024 9:31 am
The Ministry has proposed to build culverts and bridges for the safe passage of wildlife crossing on these stretches, according to submissions made to the NBWL.
Wildlife board gives green signal to second phase of Bangalore-Chennai Expressway, with riders
May 24, 2023 3:52 pm
The NHAI can utilise the proposed area only for the expressway and not for any commercial purpose. The diversion work will be executed under the supervision of the Forest Department.
Wildlife board recommends Rs 15 lakh aid for families vacating protected areas
February 02, 2023 9:18 pm
Assistance for voluntary relocation under Project Tiger is already Rs 15 lakh per family, but it's Rs 10 lakh for families moving out of other protected areas.
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