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.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
A protected black panther died after falling on a live transformer in Goa's Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary. Forest officials discovered the carcass near a shrine. Read the full report.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
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.
Gujarat emerges as a top birding hub with over 8.33 lakh local & migratory birds in 2024-25. Discover how conservation efforts made the state a safe haven for avian species.
Rajasthan govt alters National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary boundaries, denotifying 730 hectares to grant land titles to 40,000 households. Read how this historic move resolves decades-old issues.
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.
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.
The skeletal remains discovered in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary have been identified as Govind Lal, 55, missing for two months. Police suspect wild animal attack. Read the latest details.
Forest department's 'distance certificates' for commercial units near Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary face criticism for contradicting legal boundaries. Experts question validity. Read the full investigation.
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?
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.
Two tuskers from Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary entered Sikharchandi, Bhubaneswar, prompting an indefinite ban on picnics and visitor activities to prevent human-elephant conflict.
Forest officials in Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara ban visitor entry to wildlife sanctuaries on December 30 and 31 to prevent environmental damage and illegal activities. Read more.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into alleged cover-up after three blackbuck carcasses found near Basur Kaval sanctuary. Details inside.
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.
Vedanthangal bird sanctuary introduces online ticket booking to reduce crowding. Footfall rose to 1,30,000 last year. Read more about the new digital initiative and current bird sightings.
Amid criticism of its Aravalli ruling, the Supreme Court of India maintained a firm stance on environmental protection in 2025, ordering probes, banning mining, and safeguarding wildlife corridors from Uttarakhand to the Nilgiris. Explore the key interven
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.
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.
Banned extremist group PLFI's letter detailing new supremo, state chiefs goes viral. Jharkhand Police verifying authenticity amid claims of national expansion. Read the full details.
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.
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.
A 48-year-old man was killed by a stray tusker in West Singhbhum's Genduga Regadiri village. The incident highlights human-elephant conflict in the Saranda forest corridor.