Latest news with #PalamuTigerReserve
Time of India
01-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
Speaker awards dad-daughter duo for saving tiger
1 2 Ranchi: The state govt on Friday awarded father-daughter duo Purandar Mahto and Sonika Kumari who played a brave role in rescuing a six-year-old tiger, which sneaked into their bedroom of their house at Silli in June. The incident was also a test of nerves for the forest department to ensure safety of both the big cat and common people. Soon after they discovered the tiger in Mahto's room, they duo locked it and ran out. Later, a team of Palamu Tiger Reserve rescued the tiger during operation which lasted for hours. Mahto and his daughter, a Class 10 student, were given a cheque of Rs 1.20 lakh, and a separate cheque of Rs 21,000 for their contribution in forest promotion and conservation on the occasion of 76th Van Mahotsav in Ranchi. Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato handed over the cheques in the presence of Parliamentary affairs minister Radha Krishana Kishore and other dignitaries.
Time of India
28-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
PTR plans steps to raise awareness about tiger conservation
1 2 Daltonganj: The Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) is gearing up for a series of events to commemorate International Tiger Day on July 29. The celebrations aim to raise awareness about tiger conservation and promote tourism in the region. One of the key highlights of the day will be the inauguration of smart classes for the relocated communities of Jaigeer and Kujrum at Polpol. This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to support the families who have voluntarily moved out of the core areas of the reserve to minimise human-wildlife conflict. In a bid to boost tourism, preparations are underway for a detailed project report on a proposed tiger safari. The safari is planned to be located at Phutwagarh, outside the 1,150 sqkm of the reserve, ensuring it does not disturb the natural habitat of the tigers. The Tiger Conservation Foundation will hold a crucial meeting at Betla later in the day, which is considered vital for the future of the PTR. The event will be graced by state finance minister Radha Krishana Kishore and tourism minister Sudivya Kumar, along with other dignitaries and wildlife officials. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 25 of the Best Cities to Live In Learn More Undo Chief conservator of forest and field director of PTR, S R Natesh, addressed the media on Monday, highlighting the challenges and achievements of the reserve. He emphasised the need for inviolate areas for tigers, citing human disturbances as a significant concern. "We are committed to creating more space for wildlife," Natesh said. The reserve, one of India's first nine tiger reserves, is home to 20 villages with a population of 8,000 people. Natesh praised the voluntary relocation of 22 families from Jaigeer village, who have now settled at Polpol, enjoying a better quality of life. Looking ahead, chief minister Hemant Soren is expected to release the human-animal conflict action plan in early August. This plan, developed with contributions from the WWF and the Wildlife Institute of India, aims to address and mitigate conflicts between humans and wildlife. Natesh also touched upon the ongoing discussions regarding a third railway track through the PTR, describing it as a "well-coordinated effort." Security concerns related to military camps within the reserve were acknowledged, though details were not elaborated.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Silver lining for decades-old dam project as locals agree to relocate
Daltonganj/Garhwa: Decks have been cleared for beginning the operations of Mandal Dam by the end of this year after residents of seven villages, which were in the submergence area of the project, agreed to relocate in exchange of compensation packages. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "As many as 780 families of Kutku, Bhajna, Khura, Khaira, Chemo, Saneya and Meral villages will be relocated. They will be provided Rs 15 lakh and an acre of land each as compensation," P K Jena, deputy director of Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR), said on Monday. The development came after officials from the PTR and Garhwa district administration visited the site of the project and took stock of things on July 12. Govt sources said chief secretary Alka Tiwari recently directed the district administrations in Latehar and Palamu, along with PTR management, to expedite the relocation of villages in time-bound manner. Garhwa deputy commissioner Dinesh Kumar Yadav said, "The Mandal Dam Project has been lying pending for the last more than six years. Now Garhwa district administration is striving for its revival. The villagers affected from the Mandal Dam will be rehabilitated in Ranka block's Bishrampur village. Basic amenities such as road, drinking water, health, education and irrigation facilities will be provided not only to the rehabilitated families but also to the already inhabitant of the area. It is the govt's priority to provide them a better standard of life." The dam was conceptualised in 1960s. Its construction began in 1970s on the North Koel river but was not completed. In 2019, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for revival of the project, which would collectively cost Rs 2,391.36 crore. Four sluice gates will be built to store water, state water resources department officials, who are overseeing the project, said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Once operational, it will help in irrigate around 20,000 hectares of land in Jharkhand and over 90,000 hectares in Bihar. After revised plan, the dam's full reservoir level (FRL) has been reduced from 367 meters to 341 metersto store 190 MCM (million cubic meter) water. Kutku Doob Chetra Sangharsh Samiti, an outfit representing the rights of the families facing displacement, welcomed the move. Its president Pratap Tirkey said, "We have been promised road, education, health, irrigation, drinking water, sanitation etc on the resettled site by the administration." Tirkey said his outfit did not oppose the project but demanded a fair deal.
Time of India
08-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Palamu admin to revive ailing river
Daltonganj: The Palamu district administration is working out ways to rejuvenate Batane river, which is a part of the Ganga River basin, by initiating a plantation drive to rejuvenate its ecosystem and cut down on pollution levels. "A geographic information system (GIS) mapping of the river will be done by experts. Drone cameras will also be pressed in," Md Shabbir Ahmad, deputy development commissioner, said. The renewed efforts come after deputy commissioner Sameera S on Friday met senior forest officials of the Palamu Tiger Reserve and directed to take efforts for the river's conservation. A sum of Rs 3 crore will also be sought from the Niti Ayog for the project. A tributary of Punpun river in Bihar, Batane flows through Chhaterpur and Harihurganj in the district. The planning commision had in 1974 sanctioned the commissioning of a dam on the river. The project was completed in 1990. Daltonganj: The Palamu district administration is working out ways to rejuvenate Batane river, which is a part of the Ganga River basin, by initiating a plantation drive to rejuvenate its ecosystem and cut down on pollution levels. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo "A geographic information system (GIS) mapping of the river will be done by experts. Drone cameras will also be pressed in," Md Shabbir Ahmad, deputy development commissioner, said. The renewed efforts come after deputy commissioner Sameera S on Friday met senior forest officials of the Palamu Tiger Reserve and directed to take efforts for the river's conservation. A sum of Rs 3 crore will also be sought from the Niti Ayog for the project. A tributary of Punpun river in Bihar, Batane flows through Chhaterpur and Harihurganj in the district. The planning commision had in 1974 sanctioned the commissioning of a dam on the river. The project was completed in 1990.
New Indian Express
27-05-2025
- New Indian Express
PTR seeks sniffer dogs to check poaching of wild animals, illegal meat trade
RANCHI: Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) has sought a sniffer dog, required to check poaching of wild animals and illegal trade of their meat. According to PTR officials, they have written to TRAFFIC, a joint initiative of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the International Union of Conservation of Nature, for the same and expect to get a least in the next few weeks. PTR Deputy Director Prajesh Kant Jena informed that, Honey, a sniffer dog which was brought here in 2023, died a few months back, and hence, they need at least one to detect wild life crime. The Belgian Malinois, a special breed of dog, is used by forest officials for the detection of wildlife crime. The Belgian Malinois is a medium to large-sized dog with an athletic, lean build and a short, tight coat. Sometimes mistaken for the larger, heavier boned German Shepherd Dog. The PTR management uses sniffer dogs to track and prevent poaching of animals, mostly deer, and their illegal trade. 'Sniffer dogs are a part of protection regime in PTR as they are trained to detect wildlife crime and used in multiple things by the forest officials like detecting the crime scene and the miscreants. In addition to that, they are also help us in detecting meat of any wild animals being sold in the local 'haat' or market by sniffing them,' said Jena.
