After a five-day disruption, Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi picnic spot reopens as two wild tuskers return to Bharatpur forest. Forest officials used smart, non-forceful tactics to guide them back. Read how they did it.
Miscreants set fire to a section of Assam's renowned Molai Forest, created by Padma Shri awardee Jadav Payeng. The incident highlights threats to environmental conservation efforts.
The Centre welcomes the Supreme Court's order on Aravalli forest land, while the Congress demands Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's resignation over alleged misleading statements.
A five-year-old boy's incredible bravery saved his mother after a tragic accident in an Odisha forest. Read the harrowing story of survival and resilience.
Days after SC's strict order, Rishikesh sees violent protests over forest land demarcation. Locals block highway, pelt stones at officials. Get the full story on the 2,866-acre land dispute.
Investigation intensifies into teakwood smuggling from Kajur Reserve Forest near Madikeri. 59 logs seized, one staff missing, and insider involvement suspected. Read the latest developments.
An 82-year-old farmer in Kolhapur's Panhala died after a gaur attack. In a separate incident, a forest worker was injured. Forest officials are on alert. Read details.
Forest officers in Trichy search for a gang of four after three female spotted deer carcasses were found in an abandoned car. Police recovered guns and bullets. Read more.
Forest officials intensify monitoring after a fresh leopard sighting in Thane's Srinagar area. Cameras and patrols deployed to prevent the animal from entering populated zones. Residents urged to report sightings.
A leopard from Chandimandir forest caused panic in Panchkula's affluent Sector 6, leaping walls and hiding near General V P Malik's home for three hours before escaping. Read the full story and crucial safety guidelines.
Two development projects in Karnataka face penalties for initiating work on approximately two acres of forest land without securing mandatory clearances. Learn the details and implications.
A forest watcher was mauled to death by a tiger at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, marking the fourth such fatality near Karnataka's reserves in two months. Read about the incident and the ongoing capture operations.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to tackle land grabbing and encroachments, highlighting threats to wildlife habitats in Tumakuru. Read the full story.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Uttarakhand High Court directs forest officials to file a detailed report on state forest fires by Jan 9, warning of personal appearance for non-compliance. Get the latest updates.
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
A herd of wild elephants from Nepal breached a 40-meter fence near Pilibhit's Mahof range, destroying wheat crops. Farmers demand compensation and safety measures. Read more.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid above market rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for patrolling and fire control. Details inside.
Krishnagiri forest department issues alert for 20+ villages as 70+ elephants camp near Hosur. Officials deployed to drive herds back. Farmers warned of crop damage risk.
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
Forest officials in Kozhikode deploy additional trap cage to capture tiger responsible for killing a tribesman. Round-the-clock patrols and safety measures, including rear-facing masks, are underway. Read the latest updates.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction in a major forest land encroachment case involving 2,866 acres. Details on the lease to Pashu Lok Seva Samiti and the court's strong stance.
Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for inaction on forest land encroachment. The court has initiated suo motu proceedings to protect vital green cover. Read the full story.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on illegal forest land occupation. Hearing a plea by Anita Kandwal, the court demands urgent action. Read the full story.
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
For nearly a month, 60 forest personnel in Shivamogga's Sagar division have been tracking three elephants destroying crops across four ranges. Experts warn of corridor disruption. Read more.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.