Uttarakhand Forest Fires: 1153 Alerts in Dec 2025
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Category : Search result: Rajnagar forest range
Monkey Hanged in Ganjam, Forest Dept Investigates
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. Read more.
Congress: Forest Act Changes Open Door to Privatisation
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka's Rs 15 Lakh Forest Relocation Plan for Villages
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Poachers' fake tiger attack story busted in Chandrapur
Forest officials in Chandrapur expose poachers' gang who fabricated a tiger attack story to cover up illegal hunting using live electric wires. A grave threat to wildlife and humans.
8 Monkeys Found Dead in Karnataka Forest, Probe On
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Forest Guard Recruitment 2025: 785 Posts
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
Keonjhar: Rs 2 Crore Ganja Plants Destroyed in Raids
Forest officials in Keonjhar destroy over 17,000 illegal cannabis plants in major anti-drug operations. Tribal leader warns of mafia exploitation. Read the full story.
BJP Leader Attacks Woman Officer in Odisha BDO Office
A BJP leader allegedly attacked a woman BDO in Kendrapara, Odisha, for not following his instructions. The officer escaped unhurt. An inquiry has been ordered. Read the full details.
Tension in Kendrapada after BDO allegedly confronted
Tension escalated in Kendrapada's Rajnagar after BDO Tilottama Prusti was allegedly abused. BJP supporters led by Lalit Behera entered her office, leading to protests. Police investigation underway.
Karnataka 70% done with deemed forest survey
Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
VHP denies role in Madhubani assault, calls for fair probe
VHP district chief Aditya Singh condemns attempts to link the group to a Madhubani assault. Police confirm victim is an Indian citizen from Supaul, not Bangladeshi. Read details.
Man beaten in Bihar over Bangladeshi suspicion
A man was brutally beaten in Bihar's Madhubani after being wrongly suspected as a Bangladeshi immigrant. Police have filed an attempt to murder case. Read details.
Lucknow Forest Dept Distributes Blankets, Honors Staff
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
9th Wolf Shot Dead in Bahraich's Bhirgu Purwa Village
Forest Department neutralises a 3-year-old male wolf in Bahraich's Bhirgu Purwa after failed capture attempt. Drone surveillance & combing ops continue for village safety. Read details.
Solar Fences in Jamshedpur Stop Elephant Attacks
Chandil forest officials install solar-powered fences to prevent elephant raids in Seraikela-Kharsawan, protecting crops and saving lives. Read about the innovative pilot project's success.
Karnataka orders probe into leopard death near quarry
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders investigation into leopard's death in Kaggalipura, suspected link to quarry blasting. Carcass found in Soolivara village.
Giant Crocodile Captured in Odisha Village Pond, 7th Incident
An 11-foot saltwater crocodile caused panic in Gupti village near Bhitarkanika National Park. Forest officials safely captured and released it. This marks the 7th such incident in six months. Read more about the rising human-animal conflict.
Bahraich: 2 wolves killed, 12 children dead in attacks
Forest officials in Bahraich neutralised two wolves after a spate of fatal attacks on children. 12 killed, 12 injured in 3 months. Authorities intensify patrols and surveillance.
India's Forest Districts Need Urgent Governance Modernisation
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
Pinaka 120-km Guided Rocket Successfully Tested by DRDO
India's DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR 120) with a 120 km range at ITR Chandipur, marking a major boost for artillery capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hailed the development as a
India's DRDO Successfully Tests Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket
India's DRDO successfully conducts maiden flight test of Pinaka long-range guided rocket, marking a major boost for indigenous defense capabilities. Read the full details.
55th Tiger Found Dead in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar District
A male tiger carcass discovered in Sagar's Dhana range takes MP's 2024 tiger deaths to 55. Forest officials investigate as activists demand accountability. Read the full report.
SC Takes Suo Motu Note on Aravalli Destruction
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming destruction of the Aravalli range. This critical move aims to enforce environmental protection laws and hold authorities accountable. Read the full story.
Deer rescued in Chatra, released back into forest
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 leads India in winter forest fire alerts
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Forest staff rescue black leopard cub in Coimbatore
Forest field staff in Coimbatore rescued an abandoned black leopard cub near Maruthamalai. Officials aim to reunite the healthy cub with its mother in the nearby reserve forest. Read more.
Govt Bans New Mining in Aravalli Range for Protection
The Indian government has prohibited new mining leases across the Aravalli range & its hills. This decisive move aims to safeguard the fragile ecosystem. Read more about this crucial environmental policy.
Sariska Forest Outposts Renovated, Empower Women Staff
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.
Nepal Elephants Damage Fence, Enter Pilibhit Fields
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.
Page 1 of 4