Former Union cabinet secretary K M Chandrasekhar has been announced as the planning board’s vice-chairman T’puram: The state govt on Tuesday reconstituted the Kerala State Planning Board, bringing back former Union cabinet secretary K M Chandrasekhar as its vice-chairman. The board, chaired by chief minister V D Satheesan, also includes five ministers as members.Chandrasekhar, a…
Forest minister Shibu Baby John said that a three-tier method will be followed in areas affected by human-wildlife conflict T’puram: Forest minister Shibu Baby John said that the compensation amount for people affected by human-wildlife conflicts will likely be increased by 50%. He also said that the forest department will hold adalats next month to…
Centre said wild boar will continue under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act New Delhi/T’puram: Forest minister Shibu Baby John said on Wednesday that Centre rejected Kerala ’s request to declare wild boar as vermin after he met Union minister for environment and climate change Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi.Addressing a news conference, John…
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…
T’puram: Minister Shibu Baby John directed forest department to form a 500-member special reserve force to prevent elephant attacks. The special reserve force will operate round the clock and patrol conflict-prone areas, he said. The move comes after a female elephant killed Idukki native Mariamma (36) at Chinnakanal and injured her son Rakshan (11) on…
Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan Thiruvananthapuram: Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan said here on Saturday that forest minister Shibu Baby John’s statement that it would take two years for UDF govt to effectively address human-animal conflict in Kerala was irresponsible. Vijayan said such a stand contradicted with the promised given by UDF before election.“Govt, which should show…
Thiruvananthapuram: Forest and wildlife department announced a series of urgent measures to address the growing threat of wildlife attacks on human settlements across the state.A special meeting of MLAs representing constituencies sharing forest boundaries was convened under the chairmanship of forest and wildlife minister Shibu Baby John to discuss long-term solutions to human-wildlife conflict. Addressing…
Thiruvananthapuram: General administration (coordination) department has issued an order assigning district-wise responsibilities to members of state cabinet. Allocations have been made to facilitate district-level coordination and oversee development activities across state.Transport minister C P John has been given charge of Thiruvananthapuram district. Minister Shibu Baby John will oversee Kollam district, while minister P C Vishnunath…
