Graduate Forest Officers Association

03/06/2026

Voting underway in JV Forest Division Baramulla.

03/06/2026

NGFOA News Desk:-
Today on 02-06-2026 on 2nd consective day NGFOA Kashmir Province successfully conducted elections for the post of Divisional President Langate.The election was conducted in a free,fair and transparent atmosphere and the Front line Warriors of Langate Forest Division in a very similar manner like wise Front line Warriors of Bandipora Forest Division exercised their franchise with great enthusiasm resulting in about 99% voter turnout and figures remained same with 158 votes polled out of 160.There was close contest between Mr Tanvir Ah Malik Sahib and Mr Khwaja Sajad Sahib and after counting of votes Mr Tanvir Ah Malik Sahib became victorious by securing 84 votes against Mr Khwaja Sajad Sahib who took 72 votes.The election result was declared by worthy DFO Langate Forest Division Mr Aizaz Sahib .NGFOA Leadership felt overwhelmed with the auspicios presence of worthy DFO Sahib and thanked his good self for his Goodwill gesture.
From NGFOA Mr G N Kelam Sahib Provincial President Kashmir,Mr Gh Nabi Hajam Sahib Ex Range Officer,Mr Shams Sahib Div President Langate Forest Division monitored the whole election proceedings
Mr Kelam Sahib extended utmost gratitude to Mr Sheikh M Iqbal Sahib Range Officer Mawar@Returning Officer@Mr Bashir Sahib Range Officer Rajwar@Presiding Officer@ along with team for conducting said election in such a peaceful,transparent and fair manner.
On the said occasion Mr Gh Nabi Kelam Sahib thanked the Front line Warriors of Langate Forest Division for exercising their voting right in a peaceful and disciplined manner and added that they deserved a special praise.

With regards
Muhammad Aslam Wani
General Secretary NGFOA
Kashmir Province

03/06/2026

Amir Shafi Rather was elected as the District President of the Non-Gazetted Forest Officers Association (NGFOA), Bandipora Forest Division, following elections held among employees of the Forest Department on Monday.
An official spokesperson said the election witnessed participation from employees representing various ranges and offices across the Bandipora Forest Division. According to officials associated with the election process, the polling reflected active involvement of employees in selecting their representative leadership within the association.
Following the announcement of the results, Rather thanked the employees for their support and confidence.
Addressing members of the association, he said the mandate reflected the collective aspirations of employees serving in different capacities across the department.
Rather stated that the victory belonged to all categories of employees, including Forest Guards, Foresters, Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Block Officers and Range Officers, who continue to perform their duties in different parts of the division.
Calling for unity among employees, the newly elected district president said that with the election process now concluded, the focus should shift towards addressing employee welfare and strengthening representation within the department.
He emphasized the need for collective efforts to work for the welfare, dignity and professional interests of all employees, irrespective of individual affiliations.
“This victory is not mine alone; it is the victory of unity, trust and the collective aspirations of forest employees. Your trust is my responsibility, and I shall strive to uphold it with honesty, dedication and accountability,” Rather said.
Employees from different ranges and offices of the Bandipora Forest Division congratulated the newly elected president following the declaration of results. Several employees expressed hope that the new leadership would effectively represent their concerns and work towards resolving issues affecting the workforce.
The NGFOA serves as a representative body for non-gazetted employees of the Forest Department and engages with departmental authorities on matters relating to employee welfare, service conditions and professional concerns. The latest election is expected to shape the association’s agenda in Bandipora Forest Division for the coming term.

02/06/2026

Mr Irfan Rasool Wani IFS CCF Kashmir Inaugurates ‘Van Suchna Kendra’ at Forest Complex Kupwara.

Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India
Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department Kashmir Zone

02/06/2026

Forester Tanveer Ahmed shb won by a margin of 12 votes.

02/06/2026

Candidates casting their votes

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

Behold Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis—a new species of sauropod measuring more than 88 feet (almost 27 meters) long and possibly the largest dinosaur ever found in Southeast Asia. First spotted in 2016, the discovery is also one of the most complete sauropod skeletons ever uncovered in the region, including vertebrae, ribs, and hip and limb bones that reveal the scale these creatures could reach. While not as large as those found elsewhere, Nagatitan provides insight into how changes in ancient climate and vegetation enabled the evolution of gigantic dinosaurs. 🦕

01/06/2026

A lifeline for Kashmir’s people, wildlife and water systems, Wular Lake showcases the many ways wetlands support both nature and livelihoods.

From sustaining biodiversity to helping regulate floods, every wetland plays a vital role in building a resilient future.

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