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.
Bombay High Court receives compliance report on mangrove land transfer. Over 955 hectares handed to forest department across coastal districts since Oct 2025. Full story on the conservation drive.
Discontent brews in BJP's R Central stronghold as veteran women corporators are sidelined for new faces. Key defection and environmental concerns shape the high-stakes ward battle. Read the full analysis.
Krushna Chandra Behera, 80, highlights the harsh reality of relocation in Odisha. Uprooted by sea erosion, villagers face a 12km trek through crocodile-infested mangroves to farm. Read about the human cost of climate displacement.
Tamil Nadu government plans a new Mangrove Conservation Centre in Pichavaram, aiming to boost eco-tourism and protect biodiversity. Read about the sustainable development plans.
Bombay High Court permits BMC to cut 45,675 mangroves for coastal road, citing public interest. Orders annual audit for 10 years on compensatory planting of 1.37 lakh trees in Palghar. Read the full verdict details.
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders officials to expedite the Great Green Wall and 50% green cover projects to protect the 974-km coastline. A detailed plan is due by January end.
Ahmedabad sheds its 'dusty' past, reclaiming green spaces and adding 300+ parks via PPP. Explore the journey from Victoria Garden to modern Oxygen Parks and lakefront biodiversity hubs.
Plan your winter safari to witness majestic wild Asian elephants. Discover the top 5 Indian forests, including Nagarhole and Kaziranga, for unforgettable elephant sightings in January 2026.
Bhitarkanika National Park hosts Mangrove Festival, celebrating its role as a cyclone barrier and Ramsar site, while officials vow action against illegal shrimp farms. Explore the vital ecosystem.
Over 15 anti-poaching camps in Khanapur taluk have been non-operational for nearly three years, raising alarm over wildlife safety and giving poachers a free run. Read more.
Explore India's breathtaking forest canopies at Silent Valley, Buxa, and Dandeli. Discover scenic views, rare wildlife, and immersive nature walks. Plan your next adventure!
A new study reveals unchecked sewage, construction, and waste dumping along Goa's Zuari and Sal rivers have reduced plant diversity and increased pollution-tolerant species, threatening vital mangroves.
Security forces widen search in Majalta forests of Udhampur for two terrorists who took food from a house. The operation entered its second day on Sunday. Read the latest updates.
A recent Supreme Court order on the Aravalli forests highlights a critical trust deficit between states and the Centre. The editorial argues the Union government must take the lead in resolving this environmental and federal crisis. Read the full analysis
A new study uncovers how nocturnal spiders in East Asia capture fireflies and use their glow as bait to lure more insects. This clever hunting strategy boosts their catch rate significantly.
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
Bombay High Court grants BMC permission for Mumbai Coastal Road project affecting 102 hectares of mangroves. BMC commits to compensatory afforestation with a 10-year monitoring plan. Details inside.
Ace your UPSC Mains 2026 prep with this week's GS Paper 1 practice. Analyze factors worsening North India's air pollution and why Africa's tropical forests now emit more carbon than they absorb.
Two adult elephants and a calf discovered dead in a Vellore private forest. A special investigation team is working to determine the cause of death in this critical interstate corridor. Read the latest details.
A 4-foot Russell's viper was rescued from a Palamu village house. The forest team released it in Nawa forests. Learn about the snake-bite risks in the region.
Tata Steel Foundation's Sukinda Ecorace Project revives native tassar silkworms through forest restoration, creating biodiversity corridors and sustainable livelihoods in Odisha.
Vidarbha activists submit memorandum to CM Fadnavis opposing forest department relocation from Nagpur to Mumbai, citing Nagpur Pact violations. Read about the brewing agitation.
In a stunning natural revival, 10,000 mangroves buried during illegal development in Uran have resurrected. This defiance highlights nature's resilience amid environmental violations. #SaveMangroves
Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar alleges Ministry of Environment creating obstacles for Yettinahole water project. Water should have reached Hassan, Tumakuru by now. Read full details.
An injured Olive Ridley turtle rescued from a Mumbai beach completes 3 months of treatment and returns to the Arabian Sea. Read this inspiring conservation success story.
Gujarat forest officer Sailesh Khambhla allegedly murdered wife and kids over affair with staffer. Bhavnagar police investigation reveals shocking details of the crime.
Exposing the global network behind Red Sanders smuggling from Andhra Pradesh forests. Learn how this precious wood reaches international markets illegally.
Delhi-NCR faces severe air pollution while SC orders wildlife sanctuary status for Saranda forests. New Seeds Bill proposes strict penalties. Essential UPSC insights for aspirants.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announces transformative mangrove conservation projects in Mumbai, creating urban green lungs and protecting coastal ecosystems.