It sends the message to every forest official that their jobs no longer depend just on addressing environmental concerns, health of wildlife; it also depends on naming of animals.
Madhya Pradesh forest dept says arming forest guards will allow them to defend themselves against poachers. But granting the power to bear and use arms isn't as simple.
B.V. Umadevi, a 1987-batch Chhattisgarh-cadre IFoS officer, has been posted as an additional secretary in MHA. Govt officers also point to a crunch of IAS officers at the Centre.
The 2013-batch officer — an ex-techie who’s working on tech-based initiatives to help the forest department — has just self-published a calendar with her own art.
The tug-of-war over former West Bengal chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay has triggered a debate over the separation of powers between central and state govts.
Over the last 3 decades, Girnar, near the more famous Gir reserve, has scripted a transformation that not only helped wildlife but also local inhabitants.
Indian Forest Service officers have for a long time demanded social & financial recognition for staff who confront innumerable dangers, including armed poachers, in the line of duty.
Retired IFS officers have said the NGO chosen to execute the scheme will get undue powers and endanger the livelihood of tribals dependent on forest produce.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
Coaching centres for Army aspirants in Jhunjhunu are shutting down due to plummeting admissions in the face of a lack of job guarantees under Agnipath Scheme.
What the hell have VHP to do with the naming of lions? Is naming an animal Sita a threat to the Hindu religion? VHP is an attention seeking organisation and the case should have been thrown out of court for frivolousness. Making this political is the fault of the court.
I expected better word formation than “ Not between the lions, but out of the ears of fuming VHP activists who alleged blasphemy on naming a four-legged vertebrate after a mythological goddess. ” in this news item. It reeks of author’s bias / judgement.
Quack Governance at it’s height
What the hell have VHP to do with the naming of lions? Is naming an animal Sita a threat to the Hindu religion? VHP is an attention seeking organisation and the case should have been thrown out of court for frivolousness. Making this political is the fault of the court.
I expected better word formation than “ Not between the lions, but out of the ears of fuming VHP activists who alleged blasphemy on naming a four-legged vertebrate after a mythological goddess. ” in this news item. It reeks of author’s bias / judgement.