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Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Koderma forest div discusses ways to conserve vultures
Koderma: Vultures, the natural scavengers crucial to ecological balance, are facing a sharp decline due to widespread use of toxic veterinary drugs. To counter this alarming trend, Koderma forest division conducted an awareness programme on Friday, emphasising the urgent need to conserve these endangered birds through responsible veterinary practices. The programme brought together para-veterinarians, livestock owners, and officials from the animal husbandry and forest departments. Satya Prakash, a bird expert and state coordinator of the Indian Bird Conservation Network (IBCN), addressed the attendees. He explained how vultures ingest lethal residues of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) when feeding on carcasses of treated cattle, which leads to renal failure and eventual death in vultures, particularly from visceral gout caused by diclofenac toxicity. "The loss of vultures results in the unregulated decomposition of carcasses, increasing the risk of disease spread such as rabies and anthrax," Prakash said. He urged cattle owners to switch to vulture-safe alternatives like meloxicam, a proven non-toxic NSAID. Divisional forest officer (DFO) Saumitra Shukla underscored the collective responsibility of stakeholders, "The conservation of vultures is essential to prevent ecological collapse. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This AI Tutor Lets You Learn Languages Your Way Talkpal AI Learn More Undo The forest, veterinary, and municipal departments, along with local cattle owners, must work in tandem." He said that animal carcasses found on roads or in fields due to accidents would now be transported to the "Vulture Restaurant" established at Gumo, a safe feeding site for vultures. This initiative ensures that vultures receive uncontaminated food and helps prevent environmental pollution caused by decaying bodies. The DFO also revealed that Koderma falls under the Hazaribag Vulture Safe Zone, a designated conservation area. According to the baseline survey conducted in 2024, four species of vultures — including the critically endangered white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) — were recorded in Koderma, with approximately 250 spotted in Telaiya Dam, Chandwara, and Jamukhari. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Lucknow: ED raids in money laundering case against ex-U.P. Invest CEO, others
The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday (August 7, 2025) conducted searches in the city as part of a money laundering probe against suspended IAS officer and former Invest Uttar Pradesh CEO Abhishek Prakash, an alleged middleman Nikant Jain and some others, official sources said. Four premises linked to Mr. Jain, who allegedly asked for a bribe on behalf of Mr. Prakash, are being searched in the city under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Apart from Mr. Jain's home in Viram Khand, Gomti Nagar, two premises registered as offices of companies related to him and his family members are being searched. The fourth is a hotel where his family members are common directors, they said. Mr. Jain was arrested earlier by the Uttar Pradesh Police as part of this case investigation. Mr. Prakash, a 2006-batch IAS officer, was suspended in March this year by the Uttar Pradesh government after an investor in the solar industry lodged a complaint alleging that Mr. Jain demanded a commission to facilitate approvals for projects. Invest U.P. is the State's investment promotion agency, aiming to attract and facilitate investments. Mr. Prakash was serving as its CEO. Mr. Jain was arrested for allegedly demanding money from an entrepreneur for clearing his proposal with the help of Invest U.P. functionaries, officials said earlier. According to the police FIR, an industrial group had applied for setting up a solar manufacturing units in the State through Invest U.P. The case was reviewed by an evaluation committee after which a senior Invest UP official directed the applicant to contact Mr. Jain. Mr. Jain allegedly demanded a 5% commission (bribe) to facilitate approvals from the Empowered Committee and the State Cabinet pressuring the applicant to pay an advance, as per the police. When the applicant refused to comply, Mr. Jain allegedly told him the project would not move forward without his involvement, suggesting bureaucratic hurdles were deliberately created to extract bribes, the FIR stated.
Deccan Herald
4 days ago
- Deccan Herald
Enforcement Directorate raids in Lucknow in money laundering case against ex-UP Invest CEO
Four premises linked to alleged middleman Nikant Jain, who allegedly asked for a bribe on behalf of Prakash, are being searched in the city under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), sources said.
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: ED raids in Lucknow in case against ex-UP Invest CEO
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers and dairy sector, and declared he was prepared to bear a significant personal cost if necessary. The statement came a day after Trump ratcheted up tariffs on Indian goods to 50 per cent, even as the two nations discuss a bilateral trade deal. The trade deal has been struck over the US demand for greater access to India's agricultural and dairy market. It wants reduced tariffs on products like corn, soybeans, apples, almonds and ethanol, as well as increased access for US dairy products. New Delhi is, however, resisting these demands as these will have a direct bearing on farmers. The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches here in connection with a money laundering case against suspended IAS officer and former Invest Uttar Pradesh CEO Abhishek Prakash, official sources said. Four premises linked to alleged middleman Nikant Jain, who allegedly asked for a bribe on behalf of Prakash, are being searched in the city under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Apart from Jain's house, two premises registered as offices of companies related to him and his family members are being searched. The fourth is a hotel where his family members are common directors, they said. Jain was arrested earlier by Uttar Pradesh Police. Prakash, a 2006-batch IAS officer, was suspended in March this year by the Uttar Pradesh government after an investor in the solar industry lodged a complaint alleging that Jain demanded a commission to facilitate approvals for projects. Connect with us on WhatsApp
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Business Standard
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
ED raids in Lucknow in money laundering case against ex-UP Invest CEO
Four premises linked to alleged middleman Nikant Jain, who allegedly asked for a bribe on behalf of Prakash, are being searched in the city under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches here in connection with a money laundering case. Press Trust of India Lucknow The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted searches here in connection with a money laundering case against suspended IAS officer and former Invest Uttar Pradesh CEO Abhishek Prakash, official sources said. Four premises linked to alleged middleman Nikant Jain, who allegedly asked for a bribe on behalf of Prakash, are being searched in the city under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), they said. Apart from Jain's house, two premises registered as offices of companies related to him and his family members are being searched. The fourth is a hotel where his family members are common directors, they said. Jain was arrested earlier by Uttar Pradesh Police. Prakash, a 2006-batch IAS officer, was suspended in March this year by the Uttar Pradesh government after an investor in the solar industry lodged a complaint alleging that Jain demanded a commission to facilitate approvals for projects. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
