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.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
A wild tusker scaled a wall in Coimbatore's Gandhi Nagar, causing panic. Separately, a herd of 25+ elephants was driven from Hosur. Forest officials urge caution to prevent human-elephant conflict.
Haryana government launches a new online portal for factory regularisation. Owners can now apply to legalise units operating outside designated industrial areas. Learn how to apply.
Forest officials in Dindigul arrested three construction workers for setting traps to poach wild rabbits in Odaipatti forest. A fine of Rs 20,000 was imposed. Read more.
A young forest tracker, Ashraf Ali Chauhan, died after being accidentally hit by a high-dose tranquiliser dart meant for a lioness in Junagadh. Officials confirm the fatal overdose during the rescue operation. Read the full details.
A forest department tracker died after a tranquilizer dart meant for a lioness accidentally struck him in Gujarat's Amreli district. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
A forest tracker died after a tranquilliser dart meant for a lioness hit him during a rescue operation in Junagadh. The lioness had killed a minor boy. Details inside.
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.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini invites Punjab industrialists to invest in the state, highlighting a Rs 170 crore MSME push, plans for an Electric Vehicle Park, and promising a streamlined single-window system.
A four-year-old boy was killed by a lioness near Gir forest in Junagadh. During the rescue, a tracker was critically injured by a misfired tranquillizer dart. The incident has sparked fear among local workers.
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.
Forest department increases vigilance after leopard sightings in Thane's Srinagar and Yeoor areas. Officials confirm no human harm, urge calm, and deploy camera traps. Stay informed.
A 57-year-old man was injured after his scooter hit an unidentified animal near Madukkarai forest. Forest officials have installed cameras to monitor wildlife movement. Read the full story.
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.
Forest department kills a male wolf in Bahraich's Saryu river belt after it evaded traps. This is the 9th wolf killed in 3 months amid rising attacks that have killed 12 children. Officials plan a scientific study.
Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal, a day after taking charge, held a 3-hour review with 700+ officers. He stressed women's safety, zero tolerance for corruption, and district-specific action plans within two days.
A leopard entered a residential area in Srisailam, Tirupati, early Friday. CCTV captured the animal in Satya Narayana's backyard near Nallamala forest. Officials warn locals.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini orders a high-level probe into alleged irregularities in worker registration and work slip verification. A 3-member committee will submit its report within one month.
Punjab & Haryana High Court directs Haryana govt to regularise long-term daily wage workers with arrears & interest, calling denial 'unfair labour practice'. Read the full verdict details.
The Haryana government has transferred 8 senior police officers, including 2 IPS and 6 HPS cadre officials. Get the full list of new appointments and postings here.
Haryana appoints Shatrujeet Singh Kapur as new DGP. The focus now shifts to the appointment of the next Chief Secretary, with senior IAS officers in contention. Key bureaucratic reshuffle underway.
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.
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.
A 3-year-old tiger was rescued from a 7-metre deep well in Pathanamthitta's Chittar after an 11-hour operation by forest officials. The healthy tiger will be released into Gavi forest. Read the dramatic rescue details.
A 60-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant near Rayakottai, Krishnagiri. The incident highlights the growing human-animal conflict. Read the full report.
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?
Former CM Bhupinder Hooda accuses Haryana govt of failing local youth, with outsiders filling 75% of state jobs. He demands immediate action and promises change if Congress wins.
Explore the pivotal legal battles over the Aravalli's definition in Haryana. A year of landmark rulings has major implications for conservation, mining, and real estate. Read the full analysis.