With no human intrusion, tiger population in CTR to go up
DEHRADUN: The relocation of around 181 families from Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary (SWLS) in Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) is likely to increase the tiger density there. The process of shifting these...
View ArticleLantana invasion may starve Rajaji herbivores
DEHRADUN: The Rajaji National Park (RNP) is facing an invasion that threatens the very existence of its vast population of herbivores that live there. The park is besieged by shrubs with broad leaves...
View ArticleCorbett, Rajaji parks reopen for tourists
DEHRADUN: Over 5,000 domestic and foreign tourists thronged the Corbett and Rajaji national parks in Uttarakhand on Friday after they were reopened. Corbett National...
View ArticleDhikala range closed ahead of schedule
Corbett Tiger Reserve’s Dhikala range was closed for tourists on Tuesday, three days ahead of its scheduled annual closure on June 14, due to heavy overnight showers damaging roads in...
View ArticleDhela is sixth zone open for tourists in Corbett
DEHRADUN: Dhela, the sixth eco-tourism zone, has been opened for tourists at the Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). This is the only area in the reserve's buffer zone open to tourists in CTR. The other five...
View ArticlePlan to lure tourists to U’khand butterfly zones
DEHRADUN: Chief minister Harish Rawat, looking at the photographs on display at the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education to celebrate Wildlife Week, appeared startled by the large number...
View ArticleFree jumbo rides delights orphans at Rajaji Tiger Reserve
DEHRADUN: The annual 'Elephant Day' celebrated as part of the ongoing Wildlife Week was conducted with much fanfare in the Rajaji Tiger Reserve as children from a local orphanage were given free rides...
View ArticleFrom now, book in advance to enter Rajaji National Park
DEHRADUN: Authorities at Rajaji National Park (RNP) have decided to introduce measures like advance safari bookings and non-refundable deposits for the first time as the park opens on November 15 for...
View ArticleNow, easier entry to Rajaji’s ‘Elephant Road’
Dehradun: A new entry gate in the Ranipur zone of Rajaji National Park (RNP) was inaugurated by forest minister, Dinesh Aggarwal on Saturday. This 24km circuit will be known as the 'Elephant Road', as...
View ArticleRajaji National Park ahit, 250 visit each day
DEHRADUN: Ever since Rajaji National Park (RNP) opened for tourists this season on November 15, it has seen a large number of visitors. About 250 people are arriving each day, and excited park...
View ArticleWinged visitors at Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
ITANAGAR: Thousands of migratory birds have started arriving at Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) giving a lively look to the wetlands and water bodies of the sanctuary. Migratory birds,...
View ArticleNow, a study to see how noisy choppers impact Kedarnath wildlife
DEHRADUN: The forest department has asked Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to study the impact of helicopters on flora and fauna in the eco-sensitive Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS). The National...
View ArticleDhikala range closed ahead of schedule
Corbett Tiger Reserve’s Dhikala range was closed for tourists on Tuesday, three days ahead of its scheduled annual closure on June 14, due to heavy overnight showers damaging roads in...
View ArticleRajaji National Park closed for tourists
DEHRADUN: Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand was formally closed for tourists on Saturday. The park that was initially created as an...
View ArticleDhikala range closed ahead of schedule
Corbett Tiger Reserve’s Dhikala range was closed for tourists on Tuesday, three days ahead of its scheduled annual closure on June 14, due to heavy overnight showers damaging roads in...
View ArticleNow, a study to see how noisy choppers impact Kedarnath wildlife
DEHRADUN: The forest department has asked Wildlife Institute of India (WII) to study the impact of helicopters on flora and fauna in the eco-sensitive Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary (KWLS). The National...
View ArticleWinged visitors at Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary
ITANAGAR: Thousands of migratory birds have started arriving at Daying Ering Memorial Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) giving a lively look to the wetlands and water bodies of the sanctuary. Migratory birds,...
View ArticleTiger siblings to move to western Rajaji
DEHRADUN: A tigress and her two cubs - a male and female - had moved to the Rasiyabad unit of Haridwar Forest Division (HFD) a year ago. Now, the cubs have become almost adults, and have spread even...
View ArticleRajaji National Park closed for tourists
DEHRADUN: Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand was formally closed for tourists on Saturday. The park that was initially created as an...
View ArticleTiger siblings to move to western Rajaji
DEHRADUN: A tigress and her two cubs - a male and female - had moved to the Rasiyabad unit of Haridwar Forest Division (HFD) a year ago. Now, the cubs have become almost adults, and have spread even...
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