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Retd forest officer re-appointment: Gauhati High Court seeks Assam government response

Retd forest officer re-appointment: Gauhati High Court seeks Assam government response

The Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to answer a public‑interest litigation that challenges the third post‑retirement contractual re‑appointment of former IFS officer M K Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest). The bench set a hearing for October 15 to consider the petition filed by activist Rohit Choudhury.

Pregnant Dhandbad Teen Beheaded. 'Husband', 'Father-In-Law' Arrested
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Pregnant Dhandbad Teen Beheaded. 'Husband', 'Father-In-Law' Arrested

Jharkhand police arrested four suspects, including the teenage victim's husband and his father, after the headless body of 17-year-old Poonam Kumari was found in a forest near Baliapur. The investigation linked the murders to a family dispute over the girl's marriage and pregnancy, and forensic teams are conducting post‑mortem examinations.

NDTV India News
14 Sept 2026
Surprise inspection by Forest Minister exposes irregularities at Bengaluru pollution testing lab

Surprise inspection by Forest Minister exposes irregularities at Bengaluru pollution testing lab

Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy led a surprise inspection of Bengaluru Analytics and Research Laboratory (BARL) and uncovered multiple regulatory breaches, prompting a full investigation. The probe revealed staffing shortfalls, severe pricing anomalies, improper waste disposal and an expired operating licence.

The Hindu National
12 Sept 2026
As India probes origin of 5 baby orangutans, Indonesia prepares ground for repatriation
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As India probes origin of 5 baby orangutans, Indonesia prepares ground for repatriation

Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has reached out to Indian officials after five infant orangutans were rescued in Balasore, Odisha, and is preparing to repatriate them if investigations confirm they originated in Indonesia. The case is being treated as a possible transnational wildlife‑trafficking incident under CITES regulations.

Rural Development department officials want to know rationale behind appointment of IFS, IAS officers as project directors

Rural Development department officials want to know rationale behind appointment of IFS, IAS officers as project directors

Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department officials in Tamil Nadu have protested the July appointment of Indian Forest Service and Indian Administrative Service officers as project directors in the District Rural Development Agency, citing a mismatch of skills and impact on career progression of existing staff. The officials have filed petitions seeking reversal of the orders and clarification on promotion timelines.

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