Tiger poaching fears rise in State
At a time when the Central government is pushing through various initiatives to conserve tigers in the country, the rising incidents of seizure of tiger parts in Assam have raised fears that like the rhino,
Manas NP
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India, Bhutan to jointly monitor Manas tigers
Guwahati, Nov.
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WWF to aid Manas plans
The World Wildlife Federation has evinced interest in the long-term management of Manas National Park. This was conveyed by Carlos Drews, the director of species programme, WWF International, to A.
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No direct aid for tiger funds
Guwahati, Oct.
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Funds for Assam tiger reserves - Delhi releases first instalment, seeks use according to agreement
The Centre has released the first instalment of conservation funds sanctioned for three tiger reserves in Assam with the rider that they utilise it according to the agreement signed with it and Dispur last year. The Centre has released Rs 573.08 lakh for the current fiscal, of which Rs 272.72 lakh will go to Kaziranga, Rs 237.50 lakh to Manas and Rs 63.58 lakh to Nameri.
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Rockybul blamed for forest land encroachment
GUWAHATI, Aug 24: The Assam State BJP today accused Forest Minister Rockybul Hussain of helping illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to settle in forest areas in order to get their votes for the Congress in the elections.
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Discussion in Lok Sabha on Wildife (25/08/2010)
<p>Discussion in Lok Sabha on Wildife (25/08/2010).</p>
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Breach in Beki dyke poses threat to Manas
BARPETA, July 2
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Manas National Park earns record revenue
Manas National Park under BTAD comprising Bhuyanpara, Bashbari and Panbari ranges was formally opened for visitors on November 4 last and was closed on last May 31. During this period the park collected revenue to the tune of Rs 15,34,045. During this period altogether 10,152 Indian tourists visited the park while the number of foreign tourists was only 158.
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Stress on better tiger protection steps
Proactive action on the part of the Forest Department could place Assam in the forefront of the tiger conservation programme in the country. This would be possible due to the advantages that the state already possesses, which include a stable and growing population of the highly protected species.