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Conduct audit to find out how many saplings planted last year have survived: Khandre

Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre sets deadline for sapling audit, warns against illegal activities, and emphasizes online systems for forest management.

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The Hindu Impact: Minister orders probe into chopping and burning of trees near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Kodagu Karnataka

Environmentalists and activists in Kodagu have raised an alarm over the alleged destruction of trees.

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Rehabilitation imbroglio: Conflicting recommendations leave villagers in Sharavati valley worried

The Karnataka government is contemplating rehabilitation of families residing within the Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary by bringing them out of the forest area, while the residents have been fighting for basic amenities within their existing villages for over six decades.

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Jungle Lodges & Resorts told to return Hemmadaga Nature Camp to Forest Department of Karnataka

Belagavi-based wildlife conservationist Giridhar Kulkarni had requested the Forest Department to transfer the camp from JLR to the department in 2022. He had reasoned that the transfer to JLR had led to the Hemmadaga Eco-Development Committee, an association of villagers, not getting any money. The sanctuary was not bringing any…

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Eshwar Khandre accuses Bhagwant Khuba of concealing information about penalty imposed on him for illegal mining

Congress leader accuses BJP candidate of hiding ₹25.28 crore fine for excess mining in Kalaburagi, alleging favoritism in contracts.

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Priyanka Gandhi to address election rally in Sedam today

Priyanka Gandhi to address campaign rally in Kalaburagi district in support of Lok Sabha candidate Radhakrishna Doddamani.

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Sagar Khandre files nomination papers in Bidar

Congress candidate Sagar Khandre files nomination with assets worth ₹14.26 crore in Bidar Lok Sabha Constituency.

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IT raid on Bidar DCC Bank is politically motivated: Eshwar Khandre

A day after Income Tax Department Officials raided the Bidar District Central Cooperative (DCC) bank, headed by Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre’s brother Amar Khandre in Bidar, the Minister alleged that the raid was “politically motivated”.

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Lok Sabha election | Spotlight on candidates whose grandfathers have made a big mark in politics

In Karnataka, dynastic politics is not new and party leaders have fielded their sons and daughters. However, the spotlight during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the State is on the constituencies of Bidar and Hassan, wherein the grandfathers of candidates have made a big mark in politics. In Bidar…

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Minister inaugurates development projects in Bhalki taluk

KALABURAGI Minister inaugurates development projects worth over ₹225 crore, including road construction and housing for homeless families.

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Farmers from Hangala village demand capture and relocation of wild elephant

Scores of farmers from Hangala village staged a demonstration at the Bandipur reception counter on Sunday seeking capture and relocation of a wild elephant raiding their crop.

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Human-wildlife conflict: Three southern States resolve to share intelligence, coordinate joint operations

Inter-State Coordination Committee resolves to mitigate human-wildlife conflict through collaborative action and intelligence sharing in Bandipur.

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Govt. committed to development of farmers, says Khandre

Hailing farmers as the feeders of the country, Eshwar Khandre, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment, reiterated his government’s commitment to the welfare and development of the farming community in the State.

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Big footfalls bring big mounds of plastic and other waste

Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts, which have many pilgrim and tourist destinations that attract thousands, struggle to dispose of mounds of waste. While locals are more easily convinced to keep their environs clean, the floating population poses a problem often. The local bodies here are trying to evolve solutions.

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₹1 crore grant to lantana handicraft artisans

Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre offers ₹1 crore grant to tribal artisans carving wildlife figurines from invasive lantana weed.

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Centre accused of misusing its agencies to target Opposition

M. Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes BJP for intimidating opposition leaders, targeting poor farmers, and failing on promises.

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Steps being taken to save people from wild elephant attacks, says Minister

KALABURAGI Environment Minister addresses human-elephant conflict, emphasizing protection measures and compensation for victims' families.

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Karnataka’s troubled trekking trails

Overcrowding and environmental concerns lead to a temporary ban on trekking in Karnataka's Kumara Parvatha and other paths.

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Green Index to rank environmental protection initiatives in projects launched

The Green Index initiative, a tool kit and manual which helps to analyse, evaluate, and rank environmental protection initiatives in government infrastructure projects and programmes, was launched on Wednesday by Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre.

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Govt. imposes temporary ban on trek paths that do not have online booking system

Government imposes temporary ban on trekking paths without online booking system to prevent overcrowding and pollution.

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Satellite remote sensing technology should be used efficiently to report and prevent forest fires: Khandre

Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has said that satellite remote sensing technology should be used efficiently to provide timely information and prevent forest fires in the State.

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Yatnal’s sugar factory paid ₹1.5 crore fine to Union government for non-compliance of environment norms, says Eshwar Khandre

Dismissing allegations by the BJP leader and Vijayapura MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal that a closure notice issued by the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) for a sugar factory operated by Siddhasiri Souharda Sahakari Niyamit (SSSN), run by a co-operative bank of which he is president, Minister for Forests, Ecology…

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Plantation companies in Karnataka owe ₹2,000 crore govt.: Khandre

Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre on Tuesday said that many private plantation companies in the State owe the government about ₹2,000 crore in lease rentals and interest on dues.

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‘Forest officials should address human-wildlife conflict on priority basis’

Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment addresses State-level Forest Sports in Kalaburagi, urges officials to take human-wildlife conflict seriously.

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Survey ordered to ascertain forest encroachments by mines across Karnataka

The Forest Department has asked for a fresh survey and assessment based on satellite imagery of the extent of forest encroachment and destruction due to mining activities across Karnataka.

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