Vivek Deshpande
Associate Editor
Mon, Dec 02, 2019
Wildlife scientists and managers generally follow the popular “source and sink” population theory of a decade ago — it was believed that beyond the protected core tiger areas or source populations, a dispersing tiger population was bound to be a “sink” population, or not guaranteed to survive.
Mon, Dec 02, 2019
The debate acquires an interesting dimension as a pro-statehood chief minister has been replaced by one who is a staunch opponent of separate statehood for the region.
Sat, Nov 30, 2019
With today's casualties, the number of Maoists killed in Gadchiroli this year so far has reached nine.
Thu, Nov 28, 2019
The story of agriculture in Maharashtra’s traditionally drought-prone Vidarbha region this time is simple: It has rained so much, especially from September, that the standing crop has wilted from excess water in fields.
Sun, Nov 24, 2019
We tend to see Sena as hankering for a share of power that is disproportionate to its earning in the latest Assembly election, which, of course, isn’t far from truth. But we can’t blame Sena alone to be the greedy kind since Indian politics is replete with such examples.
Sun, Nov 24, 2019
The HC has repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction over the slow progress of the investigation. The first Devendra Fadnavis government had started the probe after being sharply nudged by the HC after about a year of coming to power in 2014.
Fri, Nov 22, 2019
“SGNP authorities had asked us for a male tiger since they are facing a breeding problem. So, with permission from Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Nitin Kakodkar and the Central Zoo Authority (CZA), we will hand over the tiger to SGNP authorities at the earliest,” said Rambabu.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
The forest department has increased the number of trap cameras in the region to 50. People have been alerted and warning signages erected at many places.
Tue, Nov 19, 2019
The ‘grown-up big cat’ was captured in a camera trap picture on the night of November 18, says Deputy Conservator of Forest
Mon, Nov 18, 2019
The MIHAN project was conceived a decade ago. But with operations sluggish, the area is being frequented by animals, such as blue bulls, wild pigs, and now, a tiger.
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
The NTCA has also dropped the use of the word 'man-eater' for the animal for which shooting orders have been issued.
Sat, Nov 16, 2019
He, however, refused to set a deadline for government formation.
Fri, Nov 15, 2019
Sharad Pawar denied reports that the NCP was holding talks with the BJP. "The NCP is only holding talks with the Sena, Congress and our allies, nobody beyond these."
Fri, Nov 08, 2019
On Wednesday, officials were forced to suspend the rescue operation after nightfall. Forest officials had tried to lower a cage near the tiger to entice it inside but failed.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
Rescue attempts were called off after sunset as tranquilising an animal at night is not allowed. Forest officials said the effort will be resumed Thursday.
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
The proposal was earlier stuck for long with the NHAI that was unwilling to do it without a financial back-up of the Rs 573 crore required to construct the 5.3 km flyover
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
The SC had ordered a fresh trial in the case on a petition by Nagpur-based lawyer Satish Uke, who had argued that Fadnavis had failed to mention two criminal cases in his 2014 affidavit and hence his election be declared invalid, but his plea was rejected.
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
“We know several Vikram-Betaal stories from the Puranas. Today, we are listening to, and suffering, the stories of Vikram and Betaal in Maharashtra. There is no sense of proportion between (Betaal’s) ability and his talk,” the editorial in Tarun Bharat read.
Mon, Nov 04, 2019
The SC had ordered a fresh trial in the case on a petition by Nagpur based lawyer Satish Uke , who had argued that Fadanvis had failed to mention two criminal cases in his 2014 affidavit and hence his election be declared invalid.
Sat, Nov 02, 2019
Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (Wildlife) Nitin Kakodkar told The Indian Express, "it was radio-collated in February and since then we have been tracking its movement.
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