A 48-year-old farmer was mauled to death by a leopard in Alipur Kalan village, Amroha. Forest officials have initiated a search operation and installed cages as villagers call for enhanced security measures.
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.
Two farmers died in an SUV crash, and a sugar mill guard lost his life in a scooty collision on Monday evening. Police are investigating both incidents on the national highway.
A 35-year-old woman was dragged and killed by a big cat in a Lakhimpur Kheri sugarcane field. Forest officials found her half-eaten body; feline identity remains unknown.
Forest guard Jitendra Singh Shekhawat, an ex-serviceman, was killed while stopping illegal mining in Alwar. Police arrest mining mafia member Ramsevak Gurjar. Read the full story.
After the brutal killing of forest guard Jitendra Singh by illegal mining mafia in Dholpur, Rajasthan forest department strengthens safety protocols and staff deployment. 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.
A 23-year-old from Ahmedabad was arrested after his speeding car hit and killed a lioness on a national highway in Gujarat's lion habitat. Forest officials used CCTV to track him down. Read more.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
A wild boar attack in Bokaro's Chandankiyari block leaves one farmer dead, two seriously injured. Forest department issues alert and promises compensation. Read more.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board unveils 2026 exam calendar for Agriculture Supervisor, Forest Guard & Lab Assistant posts. Check dates, eligibility & official website for updates.
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.
A factory security guard in Udham Singh Nagar was murdered by his own nephew after a night of alcohol and drugs. The accused has been arrested. Read the full story.
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 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?
A Hindu security guard was shot dead by a colleague in Bangladesh, marking the third such death in two weeks. India condemns the attacks as minority safety concerns escalate. Read more.
A wolf was shot dead in Bahraich after killing a 3-year-old boy. The incident highlights a severe human-wildlife conflict, with 7 wolves killed and 12 children dead in 3 months. Authorities urge caution.
A security guard was shot dead in Kanpur's Bilhaur after a dispute over adding wood to a bonfire. Police have registered a murder case and launched a manhunt for the accused. Read the full details.
A forest watcher was mauled to death by a tiger at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, marking the fourth such fatality near Karnataka's reserves in two months. Read about the incident and the ongoing capture operations.
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.
Forest officials in Chikkamagaluru investigate the killing of three blackbucks with bullet injuries in Kadur taluk. DCF Ramesh Babu rules out local farmer involvement, citing religious beliefs. Read for details.
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.
Three endangered blackbucks were found shot dead in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru forest. Forest officials suspect poaching and have launched a manhunt for the culprits. Read the full investigation details.