New 2025 Cab Rules: Tipping & Gender Choice Allowed
Ministry of Road Transport notifies key amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines 2025. Passengers can now tip drivers after rides and opt for same-gender drivers. Read details.
Ministry of Road Transport notifies key amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines 2025. Passengers can now tip drivers after rides and opt for same-gender drivers. Read details.
India strengthened environmental governance in 2025 with new rules and liberalized clearances for select sectors, balancing ecology and economy. Explore the key policy shifts.
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.
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.
The Uttarakhand wildlife board has approved a ropeway in Rajaji Tiger Reserve, overriding strong objections from the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The project aims to boost tourism but raises serious conservation alarms.
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.
Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya, Sec-22, Chandigarh, celebrated National Energy Conservation Day with student-led activities promoting sustainability and energy-saving habits.
Andhra Pradesh receives special appreciation from BEE for its exemplary energy conservation efforts, winning national awards since 2015. Discover how the state is setting benchmarks.
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.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
Andhra Pradesh's pioneering policies and programs in energy conservation have saved 1.35 million tonnes of oil equivalent, making it a national benchmark. Learn how the state achieved this feat.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
Supreme Court sets aside HC order, declares 102-acre Gurramguda forest as govt land. State directed to finalize reserve forest notification within 8 weeks. Read the full story.
Goa secured the second prize in the National Energy Conservation Award 2025. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in Delhi. Discover Goa's green achievements.
Karnataka clinches the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 as the best-performing state in energy efficiency, regaining its top spot after a close loss to Maharashtra in 2024. Read about the state's winning strategy.
Kumaon communities in Uttarakhand are reviving a centuries-old tradition of dedicating forests to local deities like Kotgadi Bhagwati to combat degradation. This blend of faith and conservation is proving more effective than legal threats. Discover how di
Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd (KREDL) has been honored with the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Read about this prestigious recognition for sustainable efforts.
Tamil Nadu's new money lending rules remove collateral for loans under ₹4 lakh and up to ₹10 lakh for SHGs, aiming to empower low-income groups and women entrepreneurs. Discover how this policy change fosters financial inclusion.
Experts warn that isolated forest conservation efforts in Karnataka are failing. Success requires active involvement of local communities. Read the full analysis.
JPSC has declared the Preliminary Test result for Forest Range Officer recruitment 2025. Check and download the PDF with roll numbers from jpsc.gov.in for the next stage.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
Reduced eco-sensitive zone around Bannerghatta National Park now faces new threats from proposed flyovers and a nearby airport. Experts warn of irreversible ecological damage. Read more.
A 35-year-old wild elephant, found sick in Sivagiri forest, was successfully rescued and treated by the Tenkasi forest department. The elephant is now stable under observation. Read about the intensive two-day rescue operation.
Schools in Amritsar observed Wildlife Conservation Day with rallies, pledges, and awareness programs. Students learned about protecting endangered species and biodiversity. Join the movement for conservation!
Paatashaala, a Kannada film set in 1980s Malnad, blends school nostalgia with a forest conservation message. Read our review of this comedy-drama starring Balaji Manohar.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to stay in villages, set up temporary camps, and use tech to address human-wildlife conflict. New command centres launched.
Chandigarh's Grade-I heritage Govt Museum & Art Gallery, designed by Le Corbusier, secures approval for a major conservation and upgrade project. The plan aims to secure a central grant.