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Time of India
20-05-2025
- Time of India
Forest authorities act after two tiger-related deaths in Pilibhit
File image used for representative purpose. PILIBHIT: In the wake of two fatal man-tiger encounters in Pilibhit — on May 13 in village Nazirganj and on May 18 in village Haripur Kishanpur — the PCCF (Principal Chief Conservator of Forest, Wildlife) of UP, Anuradha Vemuri, took serious note of SOP violations. On Monday, she directed Pilibhit Tiger Reserve 's (PTR) field director, Vijay Singh, to submit a detailed report within 12 hours. She also instructed Dudhwa Tiger Reserve field director H Rajamohan to deploy experienced personnel to track the tigers responsible and identify them through pugmark analysis. Shahjahanpur assistant conservator Sushil Kumar failed in tracing and measuring pugmarks in both cases — crucial steps for identifying the tigers' sex, age, and whether one or two animals were involved. Vemuri also sought an explanation from Khutar Range Officer Manoj Shrivastav for his absence at both conflict sites. The villagers of the two affected villages in Pilibhit, which come under the jurisdiction of Khutar forest range of Shahjahanpur, repeatedly alerted forest officials regarding a month-long prowling of a tigress and a tiger in agricultural fields, but no remedial action was taken. The locals alleged that this apathetic attitude of forest officials was responsible for the loss of two lives. Forest personnel placed a cage in Nazirganj village near the spot of the fatal conflict, but without any live or inanimate bait — which villagers termed a deceptive measure. It is also strange that the camera traps installed near the two conflict spots failed to capture any images of the killer felines. The PCCF (Wildlife) said that as the concerned rural pocket was in proximity to the junction point of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve and Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, field forest teams of the two forest areas were constituted and deployed in the two villages. She said that once the feline was identified, immediate permission to tranquilise him or her would be granted. 'A team from the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) was also sent to the spot to check the camera installation and to set up ANIDERS (Animal Intrusion Detection and Repellent System) in a bid to trace the felines,' she added.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Bird flu scare in Uttar Pradesh: All zoos shut for a week
All UP zoos shut for a week after bird flu scare A day after it was confirmed that a tigress at Gorakhpur zoo had died of bird flu ( H5N1 ), the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) ordered on Wednesday the closure of all zoos in UP till May 20. The alert has been sounded for tiger reserves as well. Following CM Yogi Adityanath 's directive to ensure the safety and well-being of all animals in state zoos and safari parks, the CZA has formed a five-member team to probe the death of the tigress. 'The team… will submit a detailed report within 15 days following which further decisions on animal care will be taken,' said Anuradha Vemuri, principal chief forest conservator (wildlife). 'A special monitoring system and stringent health safety protocols have been enforced in all zoos in the state, including those in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur, and the Etawah Safari. All divisional forest officers have been directed to conduct regular health checkups of animals and immediately report any signs of irregularities,' Vemuri said.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
All UP zoos shut for a week after bird flu scare
1 2 Lucknow: A day after it was confirmed that a tigress at Gorakhpur zoo died of bird flu (H5N1), the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) on Wednesday ordered the closure of all zoos in Uttar Pradesh till May 20. The alert has been sounded for tiger reserves as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's directive to ensure the safety and well-being of all animals in the state zoos and safari parks, CZA has formed a 5-member team to probe the death of the tigress at Gorakhpur zoo. "The team comprising veterinary doctors and pathologists from leading wildlife institutions in the country will soon reach the zoo for the probe. It will submit a detailed report within 15 days following which further decisions on animal care will be taken," said Anuradha Vemuri, principal chief forest conservator (Wildlife).The team includes representatives from the ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairy, Wildlife Health Management Department, Wildlife Institute of India (Dehradun), ICAR Bareilly and Bhopal, and pathologists."A special monitoring system and stringent health safety protocols have been enforced in all zoos in the state, including those in Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur and the Etawah Safari,," he added. All divisional forest officers have been directed to conduct regular health checkups of animals and immediately report any signs of irregularities. Moreover, wild animals are now being fed only after routine health assessments to ensure their well-being," Vemuri said. Furthermore, zoo employees have been instructed to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) kits and adhere to strict personal hygiene protocols. Regular sanitisation is being carried out at all zoos to prevent the potential spread of the virus."The wildlife department is in constant communication with CZA, ensuring that all health safety guidelines provided by them are fully implemented," she said.
Mint
14-05-2025
- Health
- Mint
Bird Flu Scare: UP govt closes Etawah Lion Safari, zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur and Gorakhpur
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) government on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, issued an order to shut down the Etawah Lion Safari and Zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur after finding confirmation about a bird flu outbreak, reported the news agency ANI. The bird flu was confirmed after the disease killed a tigress at Gorakhpur's Shaheed Ashfaqulla Khan Zoological Park, according to the news report. UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed the official decision, which was issued by Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Anuradha Vemuri, according to a press statement cited in the agency report. During the week-long shutdown, Etawah Lion Safari and Zoos will closely monitor all wild animals and make the necessary medical arrangements based on the symptoms witnessed, according to the agency report. The UP government has also issued special directives which mandate the prompt reporting of unusual animal or bird deaths, especially if they are linked to bird flu, to ensure swift action. On May 13, CM Yogi Adityanath conducted a meeting with his senior officials to discuss and review the State's response plan for alerts on the H5 Avian Influenza virus. The H5 Avian Influenza virus is a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus that affects birds, particularly poultry such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Yogi Adityanath also met with the state's departmental ministers and officials to review the presentation of PWD, according to the agency report. Earlier this week, on Monday, CM Yogi Adityanath introduced a new scheme to promote eco-friendly industrial units to establish Uttar Pradesh as an 'Advanced and Industrial State.' The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched its initiative to facilitate the establishment of industrial units in the authorised areas of Gautam Buddh Nagar and Bulandshahr districts, according to the news agency's report, citing the official release.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
UP: Govt closes Etawah lion safari, zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, Gorakhpur following bird flu outbreak
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered a week-long shutdown of the Etawah Lion Safari and zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur, and Gorakhpur following confirmation of bird flu in a deceased tigress at Gorakhpur's Shaheed Ashfaqulla Khan Zoological Park . According to a press statement, the decision was taken on the instructions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , following which the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife), Anuradha Vemuri, issued official orders. During this period, the zoo will closely monitor all wild animals and make medical arrangements based on their symptoms. Special directives have been issued to promptly report unusual animal or bird deaths, particularly those potentially linked to bird flu, ensuring swift action around the zoo. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like He is in so much pain due to liver disease, please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo On Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the state's preparedness and response plan following alerts over the H5 Avian Influenza virus. H5 Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, is a highly contagious viral disease that affects birds, particularly poultry such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Live Events It is caused by influenza A viruses, and the "H5" refers to one of the subtypes of these viruses, specifically, H5N1, which is among the most well-known and dangerous forms. Later in the day, Chief Minister Adityanath also met with departmental ministers and officials regarding the presentation of the PWD. Earlier on Monday, in a significant step towards establishing Uttar Pradesh as an 'Advanced and Industrial State' and achieving the goal of a 'One Trillion Dollar Economy,' the CM Yogi Adityanath-led government introduced a new scheme to promote eco-friendly industrial units. According to a press release, the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has launched this initiative to facilitate the establishment of industrial units in the authorised areas of Gautam Buddh Nagar and Bulandshahr districts.
