A tiger roaming Ratanmahal for 11 months has expanded its range to 120 sq km across multiple districts. Forest officials track movement and alert communities as the animal searches for territory and mates.
Experts argue India's forest governance crisis stems from colonial-era institutional flaws, not just slow processes. Real solution lies in empowering local communities through Forest Rights Act implementation.
The Bengaluru forest division office wrote a letter in September 2025, highlighting the urgent need to file an appeal and secure land in Kadugodi, Karnataka, calling it a 'forest' that requires protection.
Maruti Suzuki India's board approves a Rs 4,960 crore investment to acquire land in Gujarat for expanding production capacity. The move signals strong growth plans for India's auto sector. Read more details.
Tamil Nadu govt notifies 100 new reserved forests, adding 135 sq km of protected land. This science-driven move strengthens biodiversity, climate resilience & aids 33% forest cover goal. Read more.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
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.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Planning for your parents' health cover? Know the crucial age limits, renewal rules, and why a separate senior citizen plan is essential for their security. Act now!
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Delhi launches a massive beautification drive: planting non-thorny flowers, installing 2000 bins, repairing 30 roads, and adding vertical gardens. Key areas include South Ex, GK, and Old Delhi. Read more!
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.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah pledges to plant 3-5 crore saplings yearly to combat pollution and increase state's forest cover from 20% to 30%. Inspired by Padma Shri Thimmakka.
At the 23rd Chitra Santhe art festival, CM Siddaramaiah announced a major push to increase Karnataka's forest cover to 30%. Read about the state's ambitious green commitment.
Uttarakhand recorded a 100% rainfall deficit in Dec 2025, the highest in a decade. Experts warn of a multi-year 'snow drought' trend driven by climate change in the western Himalayas. Read more.
Discover how to use cardboard for lasagna composting to protect soil, suppress weeds, and recycle waste. A simple winter gardening technique explained.
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.
Gujarat government greenlights Riverine Landscape Management Plan to plant trees along 185 riverbanks, aiming to enhance biodiversity, climate resilience, and state's green cover.
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.
Gujarat govt announces a massive tree plantation drive along 185 riverbanks to increase green cover, fight climate change, and reduce air pollution. Details inside.
Residents of Vasanthnagar in Bengaluru held a silent protest against the felling of 15 trees for a road project. They demand transparency and sustainable urban planning. Read more about their fight to save the city's green cover.
Punjab government promotes IPS officer Kaustubh Sharma to ADGP rank and 16 others in a major police reshuffle effective Jan 1. Read details on promotions and sealed cover cases.
As Pune heads to civic polls, citizens demand answers on why pollution, river degradation, and tree loss remain taboo for politicians. Experts warn of long-term health and ecological disasters.
Haryana's Forest Department greenlights Rs 1.5 crore for nursery-centric afforestation, boosting green cover with 1.5 lakh saplings. Learn about the state's new green initiative.
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?
Residents of Arambol, Goa, protest as 3 lakh sqm of private forest is converted to settlement zone, fearing ecological disaster and water scarcity. Read about the local fight against the controversial TCP decision.
Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur clarifies security deployment is strictly based on threat perception, not for status. Details on the state's professional approach to VIP protection.
Bhubaneswar residents raise alarm over rapid tree cutting. BMC Mayor Sulochana Das pledges massive plantation drive of 10,000+ saplings and explores translocation. Read more.
Suspended Congress leader Navjot Kaur Sidhu's praise for Amit Shah over Shivalik protection ignites fresh political speculation in Punjab. Details on her accusations against the Bhagwant Mann government.