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It was just over a month since forest officials seized 12 peacocks from the old city residence of a pet shop owner and slapped cases against him. Sleuths of the anti- poaching squad could not arrest him then, for violation of the Wildlife Act, 1972, by breeding the national bird in captivity. Any action against him now appears quite unlikely. The assistant conservator of forests (surveillance cell) Kondal Rao has been sent on deputation to Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, whereas the post of forest range officer (anti-poaching) has been lying vacant for over four months. Deputy forest range officer SK Baba Khadir Vali, who led the raid, has been shifted to forest utilisation office. That leaves only two wildlife associates (temporary posts) to enforce the Wildlife Act. According to sources in the department, the pet shop owner, SA Sohail, who runs Fur and Feathers in Banjara Hills, also had business partnership with Nehru Zoological Park for supply of exotic birds. Sohail has, according to officials, supplied exotic birds to the zoo and is learnt to have been breeding peacocks, including two pure white peacocks, in the cellar of his house in Mochi Colony, Kalapathar. It is also learnt that those who raided Sohailβs house had come under fire from their bosses and explanation was sought from some in the form of showcause notice. However, the principal chief conservator of forests (wildlife) AV Joseph was unavailable for comments despite repeated attempts. Officials, based on a tip off, raided Sohailβs residence on May 11 and could not arrest him since he was in Mumbai then. But cases were registered against him under section 9 and 39 of the Wildlife Act, which would get him imprisonment up to 7 years. βSohail has come back and is very much in Hyderabad. It is just that no one in the department is showing any interest in following up the case and arrest the offender,β pointed out an official on condition of anonymity. The anti-poaching squad has been conducting raids and the seizure of 12 peacocks, listed as schedule-1 protected species, was certainly one of their biggest catch till date. Hunting, petting and breeding of any wildlife species listed in schedule I and II can attract imprisonment of three to seven years.
Meski Β· 1 year ago
Daylily Flowers
Decades of dedicated breeding have produced nearly 100,000 different varieties of daylily (Hemerocallis). Newer selections with 44 chromosomesβtwice the normal numberβhave bigger flowers and bigger, darker green leaves, so you get a much bolder statement in the garden, says Whitinger. Among his favorites are strawberry candy, which features yellow-and-pink blooms, and Webster's pink wonder, which has 13-inch flowers with spidery petals and a gorgeous chartreuse center. |
Meski Β· 1 year ago
Dahlia Flowers So Beautiful
This bulb perennial's massive flowers bloom from mid- to late summer. They're striking in cut arrangements, where they can hold their own for nearly a week. Bloom colors range from sumptuous tangerine and electric purple to the prettiest pale pinks. Want even more drama? Dinner plate dahlias have enormous blooms that can measure 10 inches across. |
Meski Β· 1 year ago
Panicle Hydrangea Flowers
Just about any hydrangea variety will add drama to your yard, but there's something special about panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata). This flowering plant grows massive cone-shaped flowers that bloom on new wood and put on quite the color show: Flower heads emerge as white or green in mid-summer, fading to gentle pink or red as the season draws to a close. |
Meski Β· 1 year ago
Angel's Trumpets Flowers
Grown as a woody shrub or tree, angel's trumpet (Brugmansia) can thrive outdoors in warm climates and in containers in cold ones, says Dave Whitinger, the executive director of the National Gardening Association. Its cone-shaped flowersβas big as 24 inches long, depending on the cultivarβdangle downward like trumpets from the heavens. |
Meski Β· 1 year ago
Flowering Plants That Produce Big, Eye Catching Blooms
Focal points in your landscape add visual order by telling the eye where to look first. You can create them with hardscaping, like a bench or statue, or with a flowering plant that's so big, colorful, or surprising that it's impossible to ignore. As you design your garden, experts say to consider adding these showstoppers to your space. |
Meski Β· 1 year ago
Plants with Massive Blooming Flowers
Are you looking for a few plants with massive flowers to add to your garden this season? There are many different plants that have enormous blooms that you'll love. In this article, gardening expert Jill Drago shares some of her favorite plants that will bring extremely large flowers to your garden! |
Meski Β· 1 year ago
Care Tips for Viola Flowers
Make sure to maintain consistently moist soil, ensuring it doesn't become waterlogged. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Also remember to avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases. Instead, water at the base of the plant and get the Viola plant the water it needs. |
Meski Β· 1 year ago
Growing Conditions for Viola Flowers
Viola plants thrive in cool, moist environments with well-drained soil and partial shade. They are versatile flowering plants and can grow in various conditions, including gardens, borders, containers, and even as ground cover. Violas prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil pH (around 6.0 to 7.5). In hotter climates, if you provide them with afternoon shade, it could also help prevent wilting. |
Falaki Β· 2 months ago
Priya and his friend
Priya Prakash Varrier has become a huge sensation for her wink act and the cute looks. For a year, she has been the trending topic on social media with different issues. The team released a teaser for Telugu version of her new movie, Loverβs Day. The actress and her love interest in the film share a moment in the song and that made her ultra famous. Now, they just meet up in the school and share a kiss. She showed lot of ease in the scene while discussing about their moment before that leads to this moment. Well, you can watch the teaser and get an idea about what we are speaking. The movie is going to release in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, Hindi on 14th February. Priya and his friend Sunday 19 May 2019 β’ 06:54 AM π PPVMAY2019 |
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