Patna: Women elected representatives, including mukhiyas and ward members, have successfully implemented a ‘good practice model’ for flood management in seven flood-hit blocks of Darbhanga district.The blocks are Kusheshwar Sthan, Kusheshwar Sthan Purvi (East), Singhwara, Kiratpur, Hanuman Nagar, Gaura Bauram and Biraul. As many as 70 panchayats were marooned. Kusheshwar Sthan and Kusheshwar Sthan Purvi,…
Thiruvananthapuram: People affected by wildlife incursions are not eligible for compensation when elephants, wild boars or other wild animals damage compound walls and fences.The issue has become a growing concern in many villages, where walls and fences serve as the first line of defence for homes and farmland. Most of these protective barriers are built…
Madikeri: A special meeting was held to discuss the man-wildlife conflict in the presence of Madikeri MLA Manthar Gowda at Kedakal gram panchayat. The meeting was attended by the forest officials, who informed that a comprehensive plan is being worked out by the state to resolve the conflict.Farmers and residents in the wildlife conflict-affected villages,…
Nagpur: The Maharashtra govt has transferred Rs 713.96 crore directly into the bank accounts of 8,83,965 farmers affected by natural disasters in the Nagpur division during the 2025-26 financial year.The assistance, released through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system, covers crop and farmland losses caused by heavy rain, floods and unseasonal rain. The disbursal followed…
To prevent animals from straying out, the availability of resources inside forests will be examined, said Kerala forest minister Shibu Baby John T’puram/Kottayam: Forest and wildlife minister Shibu Baby John said the govt will prepare a comprehensive strategy to address human-wildlife conflict in the state.Speaking after inaugurating review meetings held in the constituencies of Konni…
The farmers of Bharatiya Krishik Samaj (BKS) stage protest in Belagavi on Monday Belagavi: Members of the Bharatiya Krishik Samaj (BKS) staged a protest in Belagavi on Monday, demanding immediate govt intervention to address the shortage of seeds, fertilisers, and diesel.The protesters marched from Channamma Circle to the DC’s office and submitted a memorandum to…
