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The Hindu
16 hours ago
- The Hindu
Arrests made in Haryana's Aravalli forest fire, says Nuh Deputy Commissioner
Authorities in Haryana on Friday said that arrests have been made and an investigation has been initiated into the fire that engulfed five acres of Aravalli forest in Nuh district of Haryana a day ago. Nuh Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena said that the incident had been investigated, and a review meeting was held. He stated that plastic pickers dumping plastic and chemical waste on the ground causes incidents of fire. An FIR has been filed, and arrests have been made in connection with these incidents, the Deputy Commmissioner said. " This problem had been going on for a long time, where plastic pickers would dump plastic and chemical waste on the ground, causing damage to the environment and incidents of fire. We formed a committee led by the SDM and filed an FIR, made some arrests," Deputy Commissioner Meena said. On fire in the Aravalli forest on Thursday, he said, "Yesterday again a fire incident took place, we investigated and held a review meeting on it... The forest department has been directed to plant trees and put up fences under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative... The accused will also be punished if found guilty of causing fire. "Forest Guard Anoop Singh said that the dumping yard in Aravalli catches fire every eight to ten days. "This area comes under Aravalli 1, and illegal dumping has been done here for a long time... No new dump is being done here now, but this dumping yard catches fire every eight to ten days," the Forest Guard told ANI. He added that there were 20-22 illegal slums, which have now been removed. "There were 20-22 slums that occupied the land illegally and used to collect metal to sell to the nearby shops, and now they have been removed," he said.
News18
20 hours ago
- Business
- News18
Keep These Plants Alive For 3 Years And The Govt Will Pay You 7x Your Investment
Last Updated: Under the Krishi Vaniki Yojana, farmers can buy saplings for just Rs 10 each and receive a benefit of Rs 70 per plant after three years, provided certain conditions are met To promote farming and support farmers, the Bihar government is running several schemes, one of which is the Krishi Vaniki Yojana. Under this initiative, farmers can buy saplings for just Rs 10 each and receive a benefit of Rs 70 per plant after three years, provided certain conditions are met. Under the scheme, the state government provides saplings at a subsidised rate of Rs 10. However, farmers must ensure the plants are cared for and survive for at least three years. The goal of this initiative is not only to boost green cover but also to improve crop quality and increase farmers' income. Various types of plants are available at nearby forest department nurseries. These include Sheesham, Guava, Amla, Lemon, Mahogany, Teak, Jamun, Kachnar, Mango, Eucalyptus (Nilgiri), Neem, Kadamba, Peepal, Banyan, Baheda, and Palash. A minimum of 100 plants must be purchased to benefit from the scheme. Speaking about the scheme, Forest Guard of Jehanabad Sadar, Nand Ji, said, 'This is an ambitious scheme of the Bihar government that any farmer can take advantage of. If you buy a plant for Rs 10, the government will pay you Rs 70 after three years, provided the plant survives." The Rs 10 taken for each plant is considered a security deposit. To receive the benefit, more than 50 percent of the plants must be alive after three years. To apply, farmers need a land ownership receipt, a photocopy of their bank passbook, an Aadhaar card, and a form available from the Agriculture Department. Where To Buy Saplings? This year, the district's target is to distribute 40,000 saplings. Currently, 52,000 plants are available at the Kako nursery alone. If any farmer faces difficulty in understanding the process, they can directly contact the Forest Department office for help. First Published: June 27, 2025, 09:12 IST
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Time of India
SOG arrests clerk in Forest Guard exam paper leak case
Jaipur: The Special Operations Group (SOG) arrested a govt employee, an Upper Division Clerk (UDC) in the Commercial Tax Dept (Circle-E) in Jodhpur, in connection with the 2020 Forest Guard recruitment exam paper leak case Thursday. The accused, Govind Tetarwal, was produced before a court in Banswara Friday, which granted an 11-day police remand for further questioning. He is being brought to Jaipur for additional interrogation, police said. According to SOG officials, Tetarwal leaked the Forest Guard recruitment exam paper to at least three candidates. A total of 35 people have been arrested so far in connection with the case, including Tetarwal. He was allegedly in contact with one of the main accused, Jabraram Jat, who carried a cash reward of Rs 50,000 on his head. Through Jabraram, Tetarwal arranged the exam paper for the candidates. "Tetarwal used to operate a liquor shop, where a salesman contacted him to arrange the paper for the Forest Guard examination. He also arranged the paper for a relative of his uncle," said an SOG officer. The officer added that besides these three candidates, more individuals might have received the leaked paper through Jabraram. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Take this to lose weight! (Here's how) welladvice Learn More Undo Police further noted that over 10 members of Tetarwal's family are employed in govt jobs, prompting a detailed inquiry. Tetarwal went on leave in March and did not return, despite multiple departmental notices regarding his unauthorised absence. As a result, his salary was suspended. During the investigation, SOG also collected relevant documents and information from the Commercial Tax Dept. Tetarwal joined the service as a Lower Division Clerk (LDC) in 2018 and was posted in Jodhpur since then.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
Nilgai Poaching Incident: Two Arrested by Pandharkawda Wildlife Division
Yavatmal: The Forest Department has arrested two individuals involved in the poaching of a Nilgai near the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary . The incident occurred in compartment number 127, near Savargav village, under the Sawangi beat. The accused, Narayan Namdev Gautre and Subhash Amrut Bhandare, both residents of Savargav, were apprehended on the night of May 3. Forest officials Shashank Sontakke (Tipeshwar Sanctuary), Digambar Pote (Forest Guard, Both Range), and Aniket Chavan (Forest Guard, Bhadaumari Range) were conducting a routine night patrol when they noticed torchlight and motorcycle headlights near the regional farmland of compartment 127. Sensing suspicious activity, the team moved toward the location. Upon noticing the forest officials, the suspects attempted to flee, abandoning their motorcycle. However, the forest personnel chased them down, apprehending both suspects and recovering Nilgai meat from the scene. A further inspection of the area led to the discovery of the Nilgai's severed head, additional meat, and a coil of wire believed to have been used in the poaching. In total, six motorcycles were seized from the spot.
