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.
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Three Drown in Sharda River on Mauni Amavasya in Pilibhit
Two minors and a young man drowned in the Sharda river in Pilibhit district while bathing on Mauni Amavasya. Rescue efforts faced challenges as oxygen masks malfunctioned.
Child Killed as Nilgai Jumps Into Car in Guna
A tragic accident in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district claims a child's life when a nilgai jumped into a moving vehicle. Police report details of the shocking incident on the Guna bypass.
Indian Army's Steeplechase, Woodrose, Bluebird, Rhino Missions
A detailed look at Operation Steeplechase, Woodrose, Bluebird, and Rhino—critical missions by the Indian Army that shaped national security and counter-insurgency efforts.
Young Leopard Rescued from Open Well in Indore Village
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.
Sambar deer rescued from 40ft well in Pune village
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.
8 Best Countries for Wildlife Tourism Worldwide
Discover the top 8 global destinations famous for wildlife, from India's tiger reserves to Africa's great migration. Plan your next adventure to see nature's wonders.
Philippines Landfill Collapse: 4 Dead, 34 Missing
A landfill collapse in Cebu, Philippines, killed at least 4, with 34 missing. Rescue teams race against time as voices heard from rubble. Investigation points to earthquake & rain.
Punjab Wildlife Sanctuary Renamed for Guru Tegh Bahadur
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.
Hooch Tragedy in Samastipur: One Dead, Son Blinded
A man died and his son lost his eyesight after consuming spurious liquor in Bihar's dry Samastipur district. Police investigation underway as the state's prohibition policy faces scrutiny.
Wildlife Corridor Plan for Gurgaon-Faridabad Road After Leopard Deaths
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.
Vadodara: Teacher's body found in Narmada canal after 40 hours
Body of teacher Rahul Yadav recovered 20km from accident site. Search continues for Shubham Pathak after tragic drowning in Narmada canal near Jarod. Read the full story.
Snake Found in Mumbai Washing Machine, Expert Rescues
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.
Forest Tracker Killed in Lioness Tranquilization Mishap in Gujarat
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.
Boy killed by lioness near Gir forest, rescue op misfire injures tracker
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.
Ahmedabad: Two family members die of heart attack hours apart
A 50-year-old businessman and his 80-year-old uncle died within hours in Ahmedabad's Paldi. The uncle collapsed from shock after learning of his nephew's death. Read the full story.
Panipat Trader Missing After New Year Canal Dip in Yamunanagar
A 52-year-old trader from Panipat went missing after being swept away in the Western Jamuna Canal during a New Year's Eve dip. Search operations by police and SDRF continue. Contact numbers inside.
Father poisons 3 kids, dies by suicide in Andhra Pradesh
A tragic incident in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district sees a man poison his three young children before taking his own life, months after his wife's suicide. Read the full report.
200+ Birds Die in Khargone, Food Poisoning Suspected
Mass bird deaths in Khargone's Barwaha forest division. Veterinary postmortem points to food poisoning as the likely cause. Investigation ongoing.
Court-Monitored Task Force Sought After Panaji Fire
Amicus curiae Rohit Bras de Sa calls for a court-monitored task force to audit high-risk coastal establishments in Goa after the deadly Birch fire, citing systemic legal failures. Read the full demands.
Haryana gets Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 poaching cases
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.
8-Month-Old Girl Killed in Suspected Wild Animal Attack in Nagpur
An eight-month-old girl from a migrant labourer family was found dead in a suspected leopard attack in Nagpur's outskirts. The incident has reignited fears about human-wildlife conflict in the area. Read the full details.
Child survives toxic Coldrif syrup in MP, left blind and crippled
Kunal Yaduvanshi, 5, survived after drinking toxic Coldrif syrup in MP's Chhindwara, but lost his eyesight. His father's plea for help exposes the human cost of the tragedy that killed 26 children. Read his heartbreaking story.
Indian Star Tortoises rescued from Vadodara home
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.
Elephant calf dies after Assam train collision, toll now 8
A young elephant calf succumbed to injuries after a tragic train collision in Assam's Lumding division. The death toll of wild elephants in the accident has now risen to eight. Read the full report.
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 Winners Announced
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
7 Elephants Killed by Rajdhani Express in Assam
A herd of elephants was struck by the Guwahati-bound Rajdhani Express in Assam's Morigaon district, resulting in 7 deaths. Read about the tragic accident and the urgent calls for railway safety measures.
8 elephants killed in Assam train collision, Rajdhani derailed
Tragic accident in Assam's Hojai as Rajdhani Express hits elephant herd, killing 8. Train derailed, services disrupted. No passenger injuries reported. Read the full report.
Kanpur: Father kills son, injures another before suicide
A Kanpur jeweller killed his 7-year-old son and injured his 12-year-old son before taking his own life on his wife's death anniversary. Police found a suicide note citing lifelong troubles. Read the full investigation details.
Goa Nightclub Fire Kills 4, Heroic Husband Saves Wife
A family holiday in Goa ended in tragedy as a fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub claimed four lives. Read about the heroic sacrifice and the devastating aftermath.
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