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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
‘Corbett Award' for wildlife conservation announced on legendary hunter's 150th birth anniversary
Nainital: State forest minister Subodh Uniyal on Friday announced the institution of an annual "Edward James Corbett Award" to recognise individuals, NGOs, and forest staff for exemplary contributions to wildlife conservation. He made the announcement during an event held in Nainital's Ramnagar on the 150th birth anniversary of the legendary hunter-turned conservationist, popularly known as Jim Corbett. Uniyal also released a Special Day Cover in Corbett's honour and unveiled a scientific poster on Uttarakhand's bear species, along with several publications from Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR). The event at the Nagar Palika auditorium and spanning multiple entry ranges across CTR saw participation from forest officials, conservationists, students, local leaders, and members of the public. It included an exhibition on regional biodiversity and Corbett's role in wildlife conservation, cultural programmes by local artists and a presentation by CTR director Saket Badola on Corbett's transition from hunter of man-eaters to conservationist. Uttarakhand's Chief Wildlife Warden also highlighted Corbett's global impact on tiger protection. A theatrical production titled Gora Sadhu, staged by the Bhor Society, depicted Corbett's work in Kumaon. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Use an AI Writing Tool That Actually Understands Your Voice Grammarly Install Now Undo Padma Shri awardee photographer Anup Shah also addressed the gathering, calling Corbett a pioneer in global conservation. A panel discussion titled Corbett: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow featured experts, NGOs, forest staff, and student representatives, focusing on evolving conservation challenges. Students from the Bagh Rakshak Yojana urged public participation in safeguarding tiger reserves. The Corbett Gram Vikas Samiti of Chhoti Haldwani, the village near Nainital which Jim Corbett set up, and also lived in, till 1947, and members of the Corbett Eco-Tourism Committee were recognised for community-based conservation work. Local colleges also participated in discussions on youth involvement in conservation. The event concluded with a public pledge to continue Corbett's legacy of protecting India's forests and wildlife.
New Indian Express
07-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
CM goes on jungle safari for tourism boost
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami recently enjoyed a thrilling jungle safari at Corbett National Park, experiencing the region's rich biodiversity. The CM commented on the state's burgeoning tourism sector, saying 'Our continuous efforts are giving new recognition to jungle safari tourism in Uttarakhand, attracting tourists globally and strengthening the tourism-based economy, creating self-employment opportunities.' During his visit, over 1,000 trees were planted under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. The CM also held discussions with Dr Saket Badola, Director of Corbett Tiger Reserve. Firefighters ignite the fire of victory at games Firefighters ignite the fire of victory at World Police and Fire Games Uttarakhand firefighters delivered a stellar performance at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 in Birmingham, USA, securing an impressive 9 medals for India. This marks their first participation, showcasing exceptional courage and discipline on the global stage. Dimple Rawat won 6 medals, emerging as the star performer from among the four-member team, out of which 3 were women. Her haul included two gold, one silver, and one bronze in individual and mixed-team stair run events, alongside two team medals. The CM lauded their dedication. Student stress linked to potential joblessness? During a virtual workshop on Saturday, Dr Kanchan Negi, an international educationist, has highlighted the impact of escalating student mental health crisis on careers. As guest of honour, Dr Negi shed light on hidden struggles like performance pressure, digital overload, and fear of failure that college students often mask. She stressed that mental health must be given equal institutional priority. Dr Negi cited Uttarakhand Heritage School of Media And Advanced Studies as an example of a focus-driven, skill-based learning model addressing these challenges, and urged educators to adopt more humane teaching methods. Narendra sethi Our correspondent in Uttarakhand narendrasethi@
