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Forest Dept wants more surveys on Tiger movement in State: Yak bitten by Tiger

Forest Dept wants more surveys on Tiger movement in State: Yak bitten by Tiger

Gangtok, May 18 ( UNI) Yaks in Sikkim are not only struggling against impact of climate change, but also being threatened by big cats.
After many Yaks were found burried under snow at high altitude ,struggling against impact of Climate Change leading to snowfall till the end of March,now the Yaks are threatened by Big Cats. A Tiger attacked a yak three days back in Kyongsala wild life sanctuary .Wild Life Institute of India will be analysing the matter for State Forest ,Wild Life Wing soon.
Sikkim anticipates conserving Tigers and securing their habitats across the Himalayas.Wildlife authorites regard the eco system as improved one but it is still not known how tigers have been moving in such inaccessible area.

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Only 48 23 per cent polling in Bihar, 5 24 per cent less from 2019 LS polls

19 Apr 2024 | 11:00 PM

Patna, Apr 19 (UNI) Despite best efforts made by Election Commission and appeals from top leaders and celebrities, poll percentage in first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Bihar could reach only 48.23 per cent, which is 5.24 per cent less than polling of 2019 general elections in the state.

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Arunachal: Sanitary pads given as ‘return gifts’

19 Apr 2024 | 10:50 PM

Itanagar, April 19 (UNI) In one of its kind initiative, sanitary pads were given as a ‘return gift’ to all the women voters who cast their votes in the women-managed polling stations at 5-DFO Social Forestry building, Itanagar and 45-Nirjuli KV NERIST under Itanagar Assembly Constituency on Friday.

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Arunachal polls: Over 66 Percent voter turnout recorded

19 Apr 2024 | 10:18 PM

Itanagar, Apr 19 (UNI) More than 66 percent electorate in Arunachal Pradesh have cast their votes till 5 pm on Friday in the simultaneous elections to the 18th Lok Sabha and the 11th State Legislative Assembly, according to the data available with the poll panel.

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Chhattisgarh: At least 6 missing as boat capsizes in Mahanadi

19 Apr 2024 | 10:08 PM

Raipur, April 19 (UNI) A boat ferrying more than seventy people returning after visiting Banjhi Pali temple on Friday afternoon, overturned in the Mahanadi river near Saradha Ghat of Chhattisgarh's Jharsuguda district, police said here.

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Assam records over 70% turnout across five LS seats

Assam records over 70% turnout across five LS seats

19 Apr 2024 | 9:55 PM

Guwahati, April 19 (UNI) Amid great enthusiasm, over 70.77 percent of voters exercised their democratic choice across five Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam on Friday.

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