Srinagar, 17 Jan Amid unusual and prolonged dry spell in the Kashmir Valley, the Wildlife Department has banned unauthorized entry into the forests and Wildlife Protected Areas.
According to a notice, a copy of which also lies with the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the department has asked people not to make unauthorized entry for any kind of activities in the forests, particularly Wildlife Protected Areas falling under its jurisdictions.
“Due to long prevailing dry spell in the Valley, there have been incidents of forest fires and there are strong apprehension of forest fires. Nobody should make unauthorized entry for any kind of activities in the Forests, particularly Wildlife Protected Areas without obtaining prior permission,” reads the notice.
It added that the entry has been banned particularly in Brane, Nishat Conservation Reserve, Dachigam National Park, Dara Conservation Reserve, Khrew/Khanmoh Conservation Reserve, Wangath Conservation Reserve and Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary.
“Anybody found inside forests and Wildlife Protected areas shall be strictly dealt with under the provisions of Wildlife Protection Act”, it states—(KNO)
Author Profile
-
JK News Live is a platform where you find comprehensive coverage and up-to-the-minute news, feature stories and videos across multiple platform.
Website: www.jknewslive.com
Email: [email protected]
Latest entries
LatestFebruary 23, 2025Ganderbal Press Association Delegation Led by President Ayaz Sofi Meets Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
KashmirFebruary 21, 2025Tulip Garden becomes ‘goldmine’ for J&K Govt, generates over Rs 14 cr revenue in 1-year
KashmirFebruary 21, 2025Iltija Mufti to Launch Signature Campaign for Alcohol Ban in J&K
KashmirFebruary 20, 2025ADC Ganderbal flags off exposure visit for CWSN
JK News Live is a platform where you find comprehensive coverage and up-to-the-minute news, feature stories and videos across multiple platform.
Website: www.jknewslive.com
Email: [email protected]
