Sariska to have sloth bears soon

Nirmal Tiwari

Jaipur: Now, people will be able to see sloth bears in Sariska as the forest department has completed preparation for its translocation.

A pair of sloth bears will be translocated as soon as the radio collar is received. A proposal to bring two pairs from Sundha Mata area has been approved.

In the first phase, one pair will be translocated and in the second phase, an other.

With the efforts of CCF RN Meena, the proposal was approved. PCCF and Chief Wildlife Warden Arindam Tomar also played an important role. Forest and wildlife protection has strengthened in Tomar’s tenure. Sloth bears were there in Sariska earlier but they vanished over a decade ago.

WILDLIFE BOARD MEMBER MEHTA WRITES TO CM FOR E-BUSES IN SARISKA

Jaipur: To remove carbon emission in Sariska, State Wildlife Board member Sunil Mehta wrote a letter to CM Ashok Gehlot to start free e-bus service. The move comes after uncontrolled carbon emissions were found from vehicles coming to Pandupol in Sariska. Over 1.5 lakh tonnes of Carbon emission is generated per year. An estimated Rs 10 crore would be spent on the scheme under CSR. ICICI Foundation is ready to help Mehta to get electric buses but is waiting for the government’s nod. If the proposal is approved, then 10 seater 20 buses and 34 seater 15 buses will be there for Sariska.

THREE POACHERS ARRESTED FOR HUNTING ENDANGERED DEER

Suratgarh: Three poachers were arrested in Suratgarh town of Sri Ganganagar district on Friday for allegedly hunting an endangered deer. Police informed the incident took place in Bhojewala village under Rajiyasar Police Station area. “Based on specific information, three poachers were arrested and mortal remains of a deer were seized from their possession. A case under Wildlife Protection Act has been registered against the three accused and the matter is being investigated,” police said.