Striped Tiger Butterfly Named Chandigarh's State Symbol
Chandigarh officially designates the Striped Tiger Butterfly as its state butterfly after a selection process involving public voting and wildlife board approval.
Chandigarh officially designates the Striped Tiger Butterfly as its state butterfly after a selection process involving public voting and wildlife board approval.
The Supreme Court has instructed the Centre to develop a standard operating procedure within two weeks to protect homeless individuals with mental illness from exploitation and neglect.
The Supreme Court has referred a petition seeking standard operating procedures for freezing and de-freezing bank accounts during cybercrime investigations to the Chief Justice of India for consideration.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Punjab government to create a standard operating procedure for handling FIRs through the NRI cell, aiming to streamline legal processes for non-resident Indians.
The Ministry of Home Affairs introduces a new SOP for cyber financial frauds, enabling fast refunds for amounts below Rs 50,000 without court orders.
A young leopard was rescued from an open well in Jamnia Khurd by Indore forest officials. The operation highlights the success of the Integrated Human-Wildlife Coexistence Model.
A sambar deer trapped in a 40ft well in Alme village, Pune, was rescued in a 4-hour joint operation by forest dept & Wildlife SOS. The alert animal was released back into the wild.
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The Indian government has established detailed Standard Operating Procedures for approving religious sites within protected forest and wildlife zones. Learn about the new rules and their implications.
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami launched a new SOP for cold wave management, highlighting drone surveillance, GIS mapping, and public responsibility for disaster readiness.
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
Three technical heads have been booked in the Belagavi sugar factory explosion case for violating safety protocols. Management could face charges if SOP violations are found. Read the latest updates.
Haryana's wildlife department urges NHAI to redesign the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as a wildlife corridor with underpasses and speed control after a series of fatal leopard accidents. Read the full plan.
Kolkata Police introduces 100 specially designed black face covers for suspects, replacing makeshift cloths. New SOP aims to protect accused rights and ensure fair trials. Read more.
Allahabad High Court flags police negligence in mandatory audio-video recording of searches under BNSS, grants bail in theft case. DGP ordered to issue detailed SOP.
Maharashtra govt mandates all tourist facilities to be stray dog-free, following Supreme Court concerns. New SOPs to be enforced statewide. Read the full directive.
Following a cheetah's road death and repeated tiger fatalities on tracks, MP Forest Dept. will meet NHAI & Railways to create a wildlife safety SOP for linear infrastructure.
A non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued from a washing machine in an Andheri home. Wildlife expert Prabhu Swami safely released it, highlighting urban wildlife encounters. Learn safety tips.
Greater Chennai Corporation authorizes officials to impound vehicles and levy fines of ₹5,000 per tonne for illegal dumping of construction waste. New SOP aims to curb public nuisance and flooding risks.
The Supreme Court issues new SOPs requiring lawyers to submit timelines for oral arguments to ensure effective court management and faster justice delivery. Read the full story.
A high-level committee prepares a detailed SOP for the inventory of Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar, last opened in 1978. RBI experts and goldsmiths to assist. Read the latest updates.
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
Bihar State Civil Court Employees' Association announces a two-day silent protest in January 2026 over pending service demands like pay revision and SOP. Read details.
CBSE mandates strict measures for stray dog control in schools. New SOP includes nodal officers, awareness programs, and infrastructure checks to ensure child safety. Read the full advisory.
Karnataka Transport Commissioner confirms the ill-fated bus passed all checks before the Chitradurga accident. A revised night-travel SOP is now being prepared. Read the latest details.
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
The FBI offers a $7 million reward for Sim Hyon Sop, a North Korean banker accused of laundering millions for Kim Jong Un's regime through crypto and shell companies. Read the full investigation.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu govt & commissions to monitor enforcement of laws protecting women & children. Details on PIL, SOP, and court's crucial observations inside.
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!