The contentious bill has been passed – what now?
The contentious Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023 was passed by the Rajya Sabha 2 August 2023, opening the door for “development” and “exploitation” of vast tracts of forest lands that…
Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill 2023: Nagaland, other NE States object ‘exemption’ clauses
In the wake of the Joint Parliamentary Committee’s approval of all amendments to the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Bill, 2023, several states in the Northeast, including Nagaland, have raised objections to…
Mokokchung forest division holds annual review meeting for JICA project villages
Mokokchung, 11 April (MTNews): A review meeting for Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) project villages was held on 11 April in CF Office Complex, Marepkong, Mokokchung which was attended by…
Bear Attack: Mokokchung Forest Division gathers firsthand information
Following the unfortunate bear attack incident that took place on 16 March in Marepkong, Mokokchung town, a team of Mokokchung Forest Division staff visited the site and the victim’s family…
Replacement plantation carried out in Mokokchung with community participation | Mokokchung Forest Division Celebrates Hariyali Saptah
Mokokchung, July 8 (MTNews): The Mokokchung Forest Division conducted a ceremonial plantation at 75 Nagar Van and 75 additional plantation sites as part of the Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav during…
They will if we let them – an afterthought
As was pointed out in this column yesterday, both the police and the Wildlife Division of the Forest Department took cognizance of the gruesome treatment and killing of a Great…