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Madhya Pradesh prepares for tiger census with Ralamandal training

Madhya Pradesh prepares for tiger census with Ralamandal training Ralamandal Wildlife Sanctuary in Indore began a specialised training programme on Thursday to prepare forest staff and field collaborators for the nationwide tiger census, which will take place across India, including Madhya Pradesh, starting January 2026. The training focused on practical field skills and modern technology. SDO Yohan Katara said, “Participants were trained in carnivore sign surveys to identify and record pug‑marks, scat, scrapes, and kills, along with GPS coordinates. Camera trap methodology was another major focus, where staff learned to set up paired motion-sensor cameras to capture both sides of a tiger and identify individuals by their stripe patterns.” Trainees also learned data collection and analysis, DNA sampling from scat, and using software to create 3D models from camera trap photos to extract unique stripe patterns. Standardised protocols were emphasised to ensure consistency and accuracy ac...
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World Science Day for Peace & Development on Nov 10 Building Bridges, Blending Flavours, Weaving Connections

World Science Day for Peace & Development on Nov 10 Building Bridges, Blending Flavours, Weaving Connections TINA KHATRI Welcome, young builders, chefs, and weavers of a brighter world. Today is World Science Day for Peace and Development, a day that asks a beautiful question: What if our greatest challenges are just rivers waiting for a bridge? What if the tools we need to build a future of peace and health are not just in labs, but also in our hands, our kitchens, and our hearts? Today, you are not just students. You are engineers designing a bridge of hope. You are chefs preparing a recipe for global friendship. You are artists weaving a tapestry of connection. Let’s build bridges from paper, mix peace in bowls, and weave friendship from string—crafting a world where every fold, every flavour, every thread brings us closer together.   Paper Bridge Challenge Goal:  Build a bridge from 1 sheet of paper that can hold the most coins. You Need: 1 sheet of paper (an...
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From poha to playlists: Indore boy's rhythm conquers London

From poha to playlists: Indore boy's rhythm conquers London TINA KHATRI In the bustling lanes of Chappan Dukan, where the scent of jalebi mingles with the sound of sizzling poha, 30-year-old Christheart Parmar first discovered his rhythm. Today, that same Indore native is making waves 7,000 kilometres away, producing sold-out events at London's premier venues and directing music videos for UK rap artists. His journey began like many others - playing at local gatherings, hoping someone would listen. "My early tracks barely reached beyond my friend circle," he admits. But where others might have given up, Christheart saw opportunity. He started collaborating with local videographers, discovering that "when my sound found a story to live in, people started to listen." His move to Mumbai tested his resolve. Four years of grinding in production houses, working as a ghost composer for television shows that never carried his name. "Those nights taught me every...
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Leopard under treatment after rescue; forest officials investigate possible trap

Leopard under treatment after rescue; forest officials investigate possible trap The five- to six-year-old leopard rescued near Tikhi Pahadi on the Datoda–Harsola road is now under medical care at the Indore zoo. X-rays revealed a fracture in its hind leg, and Dr. Uttam Yadav, in charge at the zoo, said treatment has already begun. “Recovery will take time, and we will release the leopard back into the wild only once it has fully healed, which is expected to take around a month,” he said. Forest authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the trap. Ranger Nayan Palvi from the Mhow range confirmed that the animal had been caught in a wire snare commonly used by poaching gangs. The field owner denied any involvement. Officials are examining whether organized activity in the area contributed to the incident. The Harsola region and surrounding forest areas, including Ambachandan, Chhoti Jam, Badi Jam, Maledi, and Bardgonda, have a high leopard population, and attacks on li...
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Caught in a bind: Leopard rescued after tense struggle near Datoda

Caught in a bind: Leopard rescued after tense struggle near Datoda The five to six-year-old leopard was literally caught in a bind on Monday afternoon, struggling for hours to free itself from a clutch wire fence near Tikhi Pahadi on the Datoda–Harsola road. Panic in the area turned to relief when the Ralamandal rescue team, joined by forest officials from Mhow and Indore, successfully freed the trapped animal after a tense and carefully coordinated operation. Yohan Katara, sub-divisional officer at Ralamandal, who led the rescue, said the team had to act with precision. “The leopard was frightened and exhausted, with its hind leg caught tightly in the wire. Any sudden movement could have worsened its injuries,” he said. The team tranquillised the animal before carefully cutting through the fence. “We noticed swelling and bruises on its hind leg, so we immediately shifted it to the Indore zoo for medical examination and treatment,” Katara added. Officials later confirmed that the leopa...
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In death, faith finds life: All Souls’ Day observance in Indore; faithful recall hope of resurrection

In death, faith finds life All Souls’ Day observance in Indore; faithful recall hope of resurrection The human body is mortal, but the soul is immortal was the message delivered by Bishop Thomas Matthew, as Catholics across Indore gathered on Sunday to observe All Souls’ Day with prayers and remembrance for departed loved ones. The Bishop reminded the faithful that life was a pilgrimage of belief and that every soul was destined to meet the Lord, where loved ones had already gone before them. He said the day called for reflection on faith’s promise of eternal life and God’s enduring mercy. Holy Masses were offered in all churches of the Indore Catholic Diocese early in the morning for the repose of souls. The main service was held at Juni Indore Catholic Cemetery at 3 p.m., led by Bishop Matthew, followed by the blessing of graves with holy water. Another service took place at Kanchanbagh Cemetery at 5 p.m. under the leadership of Father Sumit Taher, with similar blessings. Bishop Mat...
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NGT delivers green verdict: Shankargarh forest saved from tourism grab!

NGT DELIVERS GREEN VERDICT: SHANKARGARH FOREST SAVED FROM TOURISM GRAB! In a massive victory for environmentalists, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) delivered a crushing verdict on the evening of October 31, 2025, legally securing the future of the Shankargarh Nagar Van, mere hours after the Tina Khatri's news in Free Press celebrated the park’s transformation in its morning edition. The NGT's Central Zone Bench, disposing of Original Application No. 37/2025(CZ), ruled in favor of the applicant, Samarjeet Jadhav, and issued strict, mandatory directions to protect the green belt from commercial development.   Judgment and effects The NGT's final order ensures that the State Government's prior administrative decision to transfer a large parcel of the forest for tourism is legally quashed and permanently prohibited. The essential points of the judgment are:  * Maintain Forest Status: The NGT directed the State of Madhya Pradesh to maintain the status of forest on the disp...
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