Ahmedabad: 16-Year-Old Dies in Electrocution Tragedy
A 16-year-old boy died, and two friends were injured by electrocution in Ahmedabad's Kathwada while fixing their kite stall. Police are investigating the tragic Saturday incident.
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Linesman Electrocuted During Repair Work Near Dera Bassi
A 28-year-old electricity department linesman was electrocuted while repairing a high-tension cable near Dera Bassi. Police have registered a case. Read the full report on the fatal accident.
Plane's tyre saves passengers from electrocution near Rourkela
A Cessna aircraft's tyre touched a high-tension wire during a forced landing near Rourkela, preventing a potential mid-air electrocution. Experts analyze the close call. Read the full investigation details.
Teen Worker Electrocuted in Chennai Garage Accident
An 18-year-old worker died after being electrocuted while washing a garbage truck in Chennai's Shenoy Nagar. Police are investigating safety lapses at the private garage.
Gass Forest Museum's 123-Year Legacy Awaits Digital Facelift
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
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.
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.
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.
College Student Electrocuted While Playing Cricket in Pudukottai
A 22-year-old college student, M Suman, died after touching a live wire while playing cricket in Pudukottai's Thapathanvayal. Villagers blame low-lying cables. Police are investigating.
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.
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.
Migrant Labourer Electrocuted at Technopark in Kerala
Kajol Hussain, a 21-year-old from Assam, died after a water jet hit a high-voltage line at Technopark. Police are investigating the fatal workplace accident. Read the full report.
Odisha: Power Cuts for a Month to Save Elephants, Villagers Suffer
Villagers in Jajpur, Odisha, face nightly power cuts for over a month as authorities disconnect supply to protect a herd of elephants. Residents struggle with cold, water shortage, and business losses. Read more.
SCR Warns Against Kite Flying Near Railway Tracks for Sankranti
South Central Railway urges public to avoid kite flying near tracks this Sankranti after past electrocution incidents. High-voltage lines pose fatal risk, especially with Chinese threads.
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?
55 Tigers Dead in Madhya Pradesh in 2025, A Grim Record
Madhya Pradesh records 55 tiger deaths in 2025, the highest annual toll since Project Tiger began in 1973. Read about the causes and the forest department's urgent response.
Four electrocuted in farm accident in Dharashiv
A tragic accident in Keshegaon village, Dharashiv, claims four lives, including a minor, after a crane struck a high-voltage cable. Details on the incident and police investigation.
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.
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.
3 Die in Gaya Electrocution, Negligence Cited
Three young men died after electrocution by an 11KV wire in Gaya's Khaira village. The electricity department claims negligence. Read the full report.
Two construction workers electrocuted in Chennai
Two construction workers died after being electrocuted while erecting scaffolding in Old Perungalathur, Chennai. The tragic incident highlights safety risks for laborers. Read the full report.
5,000 Trees to be Felled in Chamoli for Fire-Line Restoration
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.
Geyser Safety: 3 Steps to Prevent Winter Electrocution
Electric geysers pose serious risks in Indian winters. Learn 3 life-saving steps from a police constable and forensic data to prevent electrocution, scalding, and toxic fume deaths.
Illegal electric traps in Telangana forests kill wildlife, risk lives
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
Karnataka's Forest Dept to Seek Land Compensation for Lost Forest
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.
50+ Wild Elephants Roam Krishnagiri, Damage Farms
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.
Bareilly: ₹14.7L compensation for electrocution deaths
A Permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly holds the electricity department negligent for two deaths caused by a low-hanging high-tension wire. The court orders compensation of ₹14.7 lakh to the victims' family.
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