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J&K: Massive Fire in Kupwara Forest Brought Under Control, DFO Kamraj Anurag Arya
29
Jul
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
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J&K: Massive Fire in Kupwara Forest Brought Under Control, DFO Kamraj Anurag Arya

Fayaz Hameed Kupwara: A large fire that erupted in the Kamraj forest division of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, has been successfully contained. The blaze broke out in the NH 81 block of the Manigah forests, located within the Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara. Forest officials, along with the Forest Protection Force (FPF) and locals responded swiftly to the incident. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Kamraj, Anurag Arya, IFS, stated that nearly 90% of the fire has been extinguished due to the combined efforts of frontline staff, FPF officials, and local residents. In Kupwara there were fires at four locations within the…
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Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara celebrated World Forest Day 
22
Mar
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
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Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara celebrated World Forest Day 

Shahid Peer  Kupwara: On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara embraced this theme Forests and Innovation "New Solutions for a Better World" under the leadership of Anurag Arya IFS, the Divisional Forest Officer Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara. This celebration marked a significant step towards promoting environmental consciousness and innovative approaches to Forest conservation.  Divisional Forest Officer Kamraj Forest Division Kupwara Anurag Arya, IFS told JKDASTAK that International Day of Forests, celebrated across all Ranges with vigour and enthusiasm (on 21st March) with the theme “FORESTS & INNOVATIONS”. On the occasion, 15000 fruit plants were…
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DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan reviews progress under FRA
22
Jul
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
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DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan reviews progress under FRA

KUPWARA, JULY 22 : The Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan( IAS)Saturday chaired a meeting of members of SDLC (Sub Divisional Level Committee) and DLC (District Level Committee) to discuss various issues related to progress/disposal of claims under Forest Rights Act. The DFO Kamraj, Zahid Mougal who is Nodal officer FRA informed that 538 individual claims and 140 Community claims have been received and are under process at SDLC or FRC level. The Deputy Commisioner Kupwara while stressing on coordinated approach for effective implementation of Forest Rights Act, Said that all the pending FRA cases should be disposed-off within a timeline…
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Eco-Parks become major tourist attractions in Kupwara,
05
Jul
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Eco-Parks become major tourist attractions in Kupwara,

Witness surge in tourist footfall, promote livelihood for the local people KUPWARA, July 5: Eco-tourism parks developed by the Forest department in Kamraj forest division of Kupwara district are witnessing a huge visitor’s influx these days owing to the forest department’s successful initiatives to develop Eco-tourism infrastructure and provide livelihood opportunities to several rural households. Nagriwari Eco Park at Hatmulla, Kairwan Eco-Park at Dever and Satbaran Eco-Park at Lastiyal Kalaroose have become sure stops, most preferred Eco-tourism and biodiversity-tourism attractions in Kupwara district. People are seen spending their quality time with their family and friends in these Eco-Parks developed under…
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4 booked under PSA for cultivating “Bhang” on forest land in Kupwara
07
May
By JKDASTAK Webdesk
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4 booked under PSA for cultivating “Bhang” on forest land in Kupwara

Irfan Lone Kupwara,May 7: To curb the menace of bhang cultivation in Kupwara,authorities in Lolab,under Kamraj Forest Division, booked 4 people under Public Safety Act( PSA) in Kupwara's Lolab area. An official source in the department said that the accused persons namely Mohd Anwar Khan, son of Mir Khan; Mafeez Khan, son of Roshan Khan; Musa Khan son of Hayat Khan and Mushtaq Ahmad Khan, son of Eisa Khan – all residents of Kakadpadi Dever Lolab. The accused , the official said, were recommended under PSA Order Number 07/08/09/ and 10 of DMK/PSA(F)of 2023, dated 03/05/2023 and were subsequently shifted…
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