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Share to Jan 18, 2021 2:21 PM Pete McIntyre The provincial government is accepting comments for the next two months on the future of the Okanagan Timber Supply Area. The discussion paper provides the results of the timber supply analysis. It also describes the geography, natural resources and current forest management practices in the Okanagan Timber Supply Area, all of which will be used by the chief forester in the allowable annual cut (AAC) determination. Feedback from Indig...

Man killed in accidental firing during poaching bid Updated: Updated: Share Article AAA A 37-year-old man from a village in Coimbatore district was killed in an accidental firing on Monday. The deceased has been identified as R. Ayyasamy, a resident of Theethipalayam village. According to Forest Department officials, Madukkarai forest range staff received information around 9.30 p.m. on Monday that a person from Theethipalayam village was injured in an elephant attack and he died at his hom...

BDC Chairman Keran, JD(U) Prez, Chairman J&K RTI Movement, several delegations call on Lt Governor SRINAGAR: Chairman Block Development Council Keran Kupwara, President J&K unit of Janta Dal (United), Chairman J&K RTI Movement, and other delegations from various parts of Kashmir today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. President J&K unit of Janta Dal (United), G. M Shaheen called on Lieutenant Governor and discussed various issues of public importance pertaining to d...

Several delegations call on LG Several delegations call on LG Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Jan 18:  Several deputations from political parties and members of the Block Development Council today called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for the redressal of grievances and other issues. A deputation of National Conference led by Member of Parliament, Hasnain Masoodi and comprising former legislators, Altaf Ahmad Kaloo, Ab Majeed Larmi, Sheikh Ishfaq Jabar, and Kaiser Jamsheed Lone called o...

J&K to emerge as development module for India: Dr Jitendra UT heading towards industrial revolution: LG Avtar Bhat JAMMU, Jan 12: Union Minister in PMO with independent charge of North Eastern States, Dr Jitendra Singh today exuded confidence that with signing of MoU between North Eastern Region and J&K Government for launching of mega Bamboo project in the UT, J&K will emerge as development module for rest of India, while Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha asserted that with the announcement of the new ...

Ropeway terminal under construction in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh. | Meenakshi Kapoor/ The Third Pole “We are not against the ropeway or development,” said Sundar Singh, head of Palchan’s village council. “We are only concerned about the environment and local livelihoods. We want as few trees to be cut as possible and people to be consulted.” A nine-kilometre ropeway is being built in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The electricity-powered aerial cable...

Date Time CFA warns against complacency in south west As the state’s south west continues to experience an increased tourist population this holiday period, firefighters are urging travellers and communities not to become complacent around fire. The region’s Fire Danger Rating will move to High with some warmer weather expected at the weekend from Friday, 8 January through to Sunday, 10 January. CFA South West Deputy Chief Officer (DCO) Rohan Luke reminded members of the community to remain...

Date Time Campfire negligence continues to place communities at risk Forest Fire Management Victoria (FFMVic) and Country Fire Authority (CFA) firefighters are on high alert after finding 89 unattended campfires across Victoria through the month of December. The unattended campfires were found at popular camping areas around Victoria. FFMVic Chief Fire Officer, Chris Hardman said, “In Victoria, we’ve had far too many bushfires caused by campfires and these actions are placing the community,...