Kerala’s tiger population on the rise Kerala’s tiger population has increased to 213 in 2022, from 190 in 2018, according to an estimate released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023
Survey finds 306 tigers in T.N. in 2022, a jump from 264 in 2018 As many as 306 tigers were recorded in Tamil Nadu in the nation-wide census by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) for the year 2022. This figure is an increase from the 264 big cats found in the 2018 survey. The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023
NTCA’s tiger count: Karnataka stands second with 563, after Madhya Pradesh Karnataka has the second highest number of tigers in the country with 563 of these big cats after Madhya Pradesh which has 785, as per the Status of Tigers, Co-predators and Prey in India 2022. The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023
Bombay High Court directs Goa to notify Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary and nearby areas as tiger reserve within three months Bombay High Court orders Goa Government to notify 208 sq. km. Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary as a tiger reserve and issue notification in three months. Bench notes that in less than 76 years, the tiger population in India had decreased by almost 92%. It directs Goa to prepare tiger conservation plan,… The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023
NTCA statement on cheetah deaths 'political', mocks conservation science, says Jairam Ramesh Jairam Ramesh alleges NTCA's statement on cheetah deaths at Kuno National Park is political & intended to whitewash management failures. He claims there is evidence to expose the statement & post-mortem reports will determine exact cause. NTCA also plans to establish Cheetah Research Centre. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Jamie Driscoll says North East public 'will not be happy' at Labour feud over mayoral election The North of Tyne mayor continues to battle against "London Labour HQ" after he was barred from taking part in a selection contest because he appeared on stage with Ken Loach Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2023
Respected NT pastoralist Colin Brett, who helped lead live export class action, dies aged 83 Colin Brett's family led a class action against the federal government's 2011 live export ban. Industry figures say Mr Brett leaves a "tremendous legacy". ABC News · May 24, 2023
NTCA seeks action on illegal homestays, resorts at BRT Tiger Reserve NTCA seeks action on illegal homestays, resorts at BRT Tiger Reserve The Hindu · May 11, 2023
India's tiger numbers DOUBLE in 50 years after crucial poignant intervention By 1972, when India’s then-Prime Minister Ms Gandhi made the tiger the national animal in place of the lion, the big cat faced extinction Daily Mirror · May 10, 2023
Rare melanistic tiger found dead in Odisha’s Similipal reserve, lone to house such cats in country BHUBANESWAR: The male melanistic (black stripe) tiger was found dead in Nawna (south) range of Similipal Tiger Reserve, the only habitat in India that has more than 10 melanistic big cats, on Sunday evening. The Times of India · May 1, 2023
Inadequate space for cheetahs in Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park: former Wildlife Institute of India official Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park (KNP), which has seen the death of two cheetahs in less than a month, has “inadequate space” for these felines brought from Africa, a former official of the Wildlife Institute of India has claimed. Two cheetahs out of the 20 felines died after being translocated… The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023
Congress Looks To Expand Contribution Base for Broadband Subsidies FCC would be required to undertake rulemaking to that effect Multichannel News · Mar 29, 2023
NT Cattleman's Association president challenges Murray Watt's support of live export phase-out The president of the NT Cattleman's Association says he doubts Murray Watt really believes shutting down the trade is the "best policy". ABC News · Mar 17, 2023
Top official defends 'absolutely perfect' plan to spend £3m of public money on Strawberry Place project Befrore Newcastle United bought back the land next to St James' Park, the North of Tyne Combined Authority had come close to giving controversial building plans a multi-million pound boost Chronicle Live · Mar 15, 2023
Chronicle Live · Feb 13, 2023 Meet the man behind £3.5m decision that has helped Newcastle make huge stadium breakthrough Newcastle United have agreed a deal to buy back the long-term lease on land at Strawberry Place and ChronicleLive spoke to North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll about his £3.5m decision that helped pave the way
Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023 Newcastle United fans' relief at U-turn over public funding for Strawberry Place redevelopment The North of Tyne Combined Authority had been set to award funding to a much-debated regeneration scheme that it has long been feared will scupped a future expansion of St James' Park
Chronicle Live · Jan 31, 2023 Mayor shelves £3m deadline day deal for development that NUFC fans fear could stop St James' Park expansion North of Tyne mayor Jamie Driscoll said there were "economic ramifications that don’t stack up” for the Strawberry Place regeneration proposals
Newslaundry · Jan 30, 2023 Red-flagged 11 times over green concerns, but Karnataka rail project proposal may get bigger Rejected at least 10 times by statutory bodies, the mega Hubballi-Ankola rail project has now ostensibly met the same fate at the hands of a seven-member inspection committee of the National Board for Wildlife.
Chronicle Live · Nov 23, 2022 'Big money' promised for rural Northumberland as council leaders make £9m investment pledge The North of Tyne mayor said he wanted "barrel loads" of investment to back up local councils' pledge to boost infrastructure and protect the environment in rural areas
ABC News · Sep 30, 2022 Undoolya, the NT's oldest cattle station, celebrates 150 years of pastoral lease There was no infrastructure, other than a telegraph station, when the first lessees of Undoolya Station arrived in 1872. Now it is a thriving beef operation credited with helping build the territory's cattle industry.
Chronicle Live · Sep 22, 2022 £1.5m pledge to boost Berwick's status as 'renowned arts town and celebrated cultural destination' Berwick will be one of three new culture and creative zones being set up in the North East
Chronicle Live · Sep 21, 2022 North Tyneside shipyard set for multi-million pound restoration in bid to attract clean energy jobs The Howdon Yard is in need of repairs to make it a more attractive site for employers to move onto
Chronicle Live · Sep 20, 2022 North East leaders back £10m boost to spark wave of new jobs and homes along reopened railway line New passenger services between Ashington and Newcastle are due to launch in 2023
Birmingham Post · Aug 9, 2022 Karbon Homes to start £12m affordable homes scheme in Northumberland village 63 affordable homes will be built in Bellingham on the former auction mart site