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Time of India
7 days ago
- General
- Time of India
PTR tiger population rises to 80; up by 9 in 3 years
Pilibhit: The tiger population in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) has increased to around 80, up from 71 over the past three years, according to an internal survey conducted jointly by PTR and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). PTR divisional forest officer Manish Singh said on Saturday that this figure excludes 30 to 35% of tigers that live in fields around the reserve due to overcrowding in the reserve's core. According to the National Tiger Conservation Authority's (NTCA) 2022 national census, PTR had over 71 tigers, not counting cubs under one year. The internal estimation began in Nov 2024, dividing the reserve's 620sqkm core area into 316 grids of 2x2sqkm each. Each grid was equipped with two camera traps facing each other. Due to limited equipment, the survey was carried out in two phases, ending in March 2025. Singh said, "In the first phase, camera traps were installed in the Mala, Mahof, and Deuria forest ranges in Nov and removed in the last week of Jan. The uninstalled cameras were set up in the Baharhi and Haripur ranges in mid-Feb and removed in the last week of March for data retrieval." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 20 Pieces of Clothing you Can be Too Old for Learn More Undo WWF biologists, led by Ashish Bista and Rohit Ravi, analysed tiger images over four months to finalise the count. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve (DTR) field director H Rajamohan said that similar data is still under analysis. The DFO said that the data from the internal estimation would soon be shared officially with PTR officials and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). The growing tiger numbers have heightened the risk of human-wildlife conflict in the rural belt, with seven villagers killed by stray tigers between May 14 and July 17. Officials fear such incidents may rise. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Time of India
PTR skips Int'l Tiger Day amid rising human-wildlife conflicts
Pilibhit: The Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) did not celebrate International Tiger Day, observed annually on July 29 across 13 tiger-range countries, citing recent man-wildlife conflicts in which seven people lost their lives. The event was shifted to Lucknow, said DFO Manish Singh on Tuesday, adding, "As a state-level event was organised at Lucknow zoo, we dropped the idea of celebrating the day at PTR." PTR had previously earned global recognition by winning the prestigious TX2 award in 2020 for doubling its tiger population from 25 in 2014 to 65 by 2018. This year's theme, "Securing the future of tigers with indigenous people and local communities at the heart," stood in sharp contrast to the tense situation on the ground. A senior forest officer, on the condition of anonymity, said, "The main reason behind the event's cancellation was a series of human deaths between May 14 and July 17 in villages bordering PTR. In addition to that, there was local communities' intense aggression against the tigers straying into agricultural fields." However, wildlife enthusiasts criticised the decision. Srajit Awasthi, a wildlife enthusiast, said, "We are disappointed by the event's cancellation. The authorities missed an opportunity to acknowledge community concerns and address systemic issues like staff shortages, funding gaps, and overpopulation." Shivam Kashyap, a lawyer, said that engaging with villagers during the event could have paved the way for meaningful dialogue and solutions.
Time of India
22-07-2025
- Time of India
Scam spread via WhatsApp hack
Kochi: City police investigating a widespread cyber fraud — where victims were tricked into downloading fake APK files in the name of the M Parivahan application — have revealed that the accused hacked WhatsApp accounts lacking two-factorauthentication, which were then used to target new users. A police team had earlier travelled to Uttar Pradesh, obtained arrest warrants from a local court and arrested Atul Kumar Singh (32) and Manish Singh (24). A third accused, a minor, was served a notice and added to the case. The two arrested were remanded in judicial custody on Tuesday. According to police, despite multiple agencies across India attempting to trace similar fraudsters, Kochi cyber police were the first to make arrests in such a scam. The fake app, once installed, gave remote access to victims' devices. Their WhatsApp accounts were hijacked and used to send further phishing messages and access instant delivery e-commerce sites. The repeated misuse of victims' accounts made tracking the original perpetrators challenging, police said. The case involves a Kochi resident who received a WhatsApp message, appearing to be from the M Parivahan app, regarding a traffic fine. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals He was instructed to install an app to pay the fine, which turned out to be malicious. After installation, his device was compromised and Rs 85,000 worth of gift cards were fraudulently purchased using his credit card. Officers said so far, Kochi has recorded over 96 complaints tied to this scam. Across Kerala, more than 575 individuals are believed to have lost money. Investigators tracked IP addresses and phone records to Varanasi, where the fraud network operated. Police estimate the group may have cheated victims of crores, with proceeds used for luxury spending and investments in cryptocurrency. They stressed enabling two-factor authentication on all accounts to help prevent such frauds.
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Time of India
PTR issues warning against trade of Katarua and wild mushrooms in Pilibhit
Pilibhit: Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) issued a warning on Thursday against collection of Katarua (Sal tree buds) and wild mushrooms from the reserve's core forest area, with the onset of monsoon in UP's Terai region. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The warning is intended to alert residents of 275 villages located in the eco-sensitive zone of the reserve, as villagers have become accustomed to illegally entering the forest to collect Katarua, which commands a high market price of up to Rs 1,200 per kg. Divisional forest officer of PTR, Manish Singh, said, "As per rules of a tiger reserve, collection of forest produce from core forest area is strictly prohibited, and no one can enter the reserve without prior permission from forest authorities." "People involved in collection and sale of Katarua or wild mushrooms will be penalised under Wildlife Protection Act. To discourage market demand for these two forest products, it has also been decided to bring buyers within scope of legal action," he added. He has also urged district magistrate Gyanendra Singh and SP Abhishek Yadav to assist in monitoring and controlling sellers and buyers of these forest products.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GTCR Announces Management Partnership with Manish Singh to Form Maris Investments
Maritime technology industry veteran to build new company through acquisitions and organic growth CHICAGO, June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GTCR, a leading private equity firm, today announced that it has entered into a partnership with maritime industry leader Manish Singh to form Maris Investments, LLC ("Maris"). Maris will seek to acquire companies in the maritime technology sector to build a market-leading platform addressing critical workflows and enabling digital transformation in the industry. The formation of Maris is supported by GTCR's Leaders Strategy™ approach, which involves partnering with exceptional management leaders in its core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and organic growth. GTCR has successfully applied the Leaders Strategy™ for several decades and maintains a culture of partnership with executives as they build strategically attractive businesses over time. Mr. Singh will serve as Chief Executive Officer of Maris and will make an investment in the platform alongside GTCR. An industry veteran, Mr. Singh has over 30 years of experience in the maritime sector. Most recently, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Ocean Technologies Group ("OTG"), a human capital management and operational maritime software platform. He joined OTG as CEO in 2019 and led its transformation into a leading maritime software platform serving ship owners and managers globally. Prior to leading OTG, Mr. Singh spent 12 years in various leadership roles at a global ship management and marine services group, where he played an instrumental role in the company's global expansion. Before Mr. Singh spent over a decade at sea as a ship officer and Master Mariner and later held several shore-based leadership positions for large ship managers. "We are excited to partner with Manish, whose proven track record, deep domain expertise and industry relationships in the maritime space make him an ideal partner to lead this platform," said Mark Anderson, Managing Director and Head of Technology, Media and Telecommunications at GTCR. "Maritime technology is a compelling industry currently experiencing rapid and transformative digital innovation, and we look forward to leveraging GTCR's long history of investing in vertical technology businesses to build a market-leading maritime technology company." "I am excited to partner with GTCR to build Maris into a leading technology provider for the maritime industry," said Mr. Singh. "Our vision is not just centered around digitizing workflows – we aim to redefine how maritime workforces and fleets adopt integrated technology and harness data to improve performance, safety and compliance. This partnership is about transforming how future fleets are operated and governed." About GTCR Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading private equity firm that pioneered The Leaders Strategy™ – finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. GTCR is focused on investing in transformative growth in companies in the Business & Consumer Services, Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications sectors. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $30 billion in over 280 companies, and the firm currently manages approximately $50 billion in equity capital. GTCR is based in Chicago with offices in New York and West Palm Beach. For more information, please visit Follow us on LinkedIn. About Maris Investments, LLC Maris Investments, LLC is a partnership between Manish Singh and GTCR. Maris' mission is to build a market-leading platform addressing critical workflows and enabling digital transformation in the maritime technology industry. For more information, please contact us at hello@ or visit GTCR Contact:Josh Clarkson / Ryan Smith212-279-3115pro-gtcr@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GTCR Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
