55-year-old farmer, killed by tiger in Pilibhit
Jun 21, 2024A 55-year-old farmer from Banskhera, Puranlal, was killed by a tigress in Pilibhit district while returning from his farm.
Soil poses threat to turtles’ hatchlings amid rising mercury, say experts
Jun 2, 2024The ongoing heatwave is posing a great threat to hatchlings of turtle species in Pilibhit as they journey from hatching spots to water bodies. Director of TSA, Sahilendra Singh, expressed his concerns about the impact on turtle eggs due to the scorching soil surface near rivers and reservoirs. Pilibhit is home to 13 turtle species
DFO writes to SP for character verification of tourist guides, safari drivers at PTR
May 28, 2024The Divisional forest officer of Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) sent a letter to SP Avinash Pandey for character verification of tourist guides and safari vehicle drivers after a guide shared pictures of tourists on social media, raising concerns. 96 guides and 62 drivers are deployed for tourist safety, with actions against those with criminal backgrounds.
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