Adani power project to also affect Nagzira

As if the potential damage mines allocated to Adani Power to Tadoba wasnt catastrophic enough, state Wildlife officials now want to study the effect the power plant will have on another wildlife sanctuary east of Nagpur called Nagzira. What is interesting is that thepower plant is already under construction and one wonders what these 'concerned' officials were doing when approvals were being given and the project was being planned. Some one has suddenly woken up to the grave detrimental effects the power plant will have on surrounding forests which give shelter to tigers, panthers. leopards and other wildlife. It is unlikley that an under construction power plant will be asked to relocate now but what is important is now to ensure the damage it causes to the environment is minimal. The govt officials should carry out a detailed survey of affects of the project and ways to reduce any collateral damage.

MoEF official to study Adani plant's impact on Nagzira

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/nagpur/MoEF-official-to-study-Adani-plants-impact-on-Nagzira/articleshow/4865331.cms

One more arrested from poacher family

TOI report today carries arrest story of brother of dreaded wildlife poacher Sansar Chand. After many failed attempts at arresting Narayan the cops finally got hold him of him outside the court in Delhi of all the places. The gentleman apparently has attended court hearings in the past too and managed to give the cops a slip. The incident also speaks volumes about the will shown by the state so far to prosecute known wildlife criminals, Imagine wanted criminals escaping from courts for years with the cops looking the other way. A similar story in MP had come to light recently where another dreaded poacher was netted after having rum amok for years causing incalculable damage to the country's wildlife. (http://planettiger.blogspot.com/2009/07/another-dreaded-poacher-caught.html)

In Sansar Chand's case the story says his entire family is still at large and continuing with their ancestoral family business in wildlife trading. The sooner cops act on it the better. What is also important in such cases is tomake bail provisions very stringent and prosecute efficiently so as to not allow the criminal to bypass the law and continue his activities.

Sariska poacher Sansar Chand's brother arrested

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/city/jaipur/Sariska-poacher-Sansar-Chands-brother-arrested/articleshow/4865230.cms