AP Tiger Census Starts Dec 1: 87 Tigers in Nallamala
Andhra Pradesh launches tiger census from December 1. Nallamala forest now home to 87 tigers as population shows remarkable recovery. Learn about the counting methods.
Andhra Pradesh launches tiger census from December 1. Nallamala forest now home to 87 tigers as population shows remarkable recovery. Learn about the counting methods.
Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre takes serious note of illegal tree felling in Bidaragodu hills near Thirthahalli. 24 trees axed despite forest department markings. Read about the investigation and conservation efforts.
Panic erupted in Kishorimohanpur village after tiger pug marks were discovered. Forest department teams are patrolling the area. Read latest updates on the big cat sighting.
Supreme Court asks Rajasthan government to respond to plea challenging anti-conversion law validity. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta requests tagging with similar pending cases.
Congress criticizes Modi government's new Aravalli definition that excludes 60% hills from protection. Environmental disaster looms as mining threats increase. Read full analysis.
Tamil Nadu forest department suspends online booking for two trekking routes in Yercaud Hills due to rain. Nagalur-Sannyasimalai route remains available for adventure enthusiasts.
Kuwait clarifies 5 specific situations allowing visitors to convert temporary visas to residence permits. Learn about family unification, work visas, and government procedures.
Two Christian priests face charges under Rajasthan's new anti-conversion law for alleged offensive remarks and inciting religious conversion in Kota. Police investigation underway.
Forest department warns 10 villages as 40 elephants enter Sanamavu forest. Herd causing crop damage, 20 deaths in 2 years. Safety guidelines issued.
Forest department successfully captures and releases leopard that strayed from Anamalai Tiger Reserve. The 5-year-old male was attacking livestock in Pollachi range before being safely relocated.
Allahabad High Court grants bail to Arif Ahmad in Bijnor religious conversion case. Lawyer argued false implication, case involved WhatsApp messages with 'unsaid words' promoting enmity. Read full details.
Assam government launches massive drive to reclaim 6000-bigha Lutumari Reserve Forest, evicting 8000 residents in largest-ever conservation effort.
Supreme Court issues notice to Rajasthan government challenging anti-conversion laws. Similar petitions pending before the top court. Latest updates on religious freedom debate.
Chhattisgarh's forest department dominates All India Forest Sports Meet 2024, securing back-to-back championships with record medal haul. Witness their historic triumph!
BJP MP Manoj Kotak exposes alarming forced conversion racket targeting Mumbai's transgender community. Authorities launch investigation into religious coercion allegations.
Uttar Pradesh police investigate alleged forced religious conversion and marriage of a man. Authorities confirm detailed investigation underway to uncover circumstances.
Sarabjit Kaur, a Sikh pilgrim who went missing in Pakistan, converted to Islam and married a local man. Her family demands answers amid diplomatic tensions.
National Green Tribunal serves notices for illegal encroachment of 10.09 acres forest land in Jharsuguda. Next hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026. Read full details.
Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare 126 compartments in Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary within 3 months, protecting 1,000 sq km of biodiversity.
Top Karnataka forest officials absent from human-animal conflict zones, sparking debate between wildlife activists and department. Learn how this affects conflict mitigation efforts.
Authorities discover illegal Khair wood depot in Garhshankar's Cholang area. Locals demand immediate action against forest mafia operations. Full investigation underway.
Assam government reclaims 193 sq km encroached forest land since 2021, grants land titles to 4,673 tribal families under Forest Rights Act. Historic milestone for indigenous communities.
India's Supreme Court postpones hearings on challenges to state anti-conversion laws until December 2025. Learn about the legal implications and what comes next.
A Kerala-based Christian priest faces arrest in Madhya Pradesh over alleged illegal religious conversion activities, sparking political firestorm with CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemning the action.
A shocking incident in Surat as Assistant Conservator of Forests P Prajapati was discovered with bullet injuries inside his vehicle near Kamrej. The officer remains critical while authorities investigate the circumstances.
Karnataka forest authorities clarify that recent tiger attacks near Bandipur were defensive incidents, not indicating man-eating tendencies. Experts explain human-wildlife conflict dynamics.
In a significant development, religious leaders and temple priests have approached the Supreme Court supporting anti-conversion laws. This legal intervention comes amid ongoing debates about religious freedom and conversion regulations across India.
Shocking discovery in Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve as three tiger cubs die under mysterious circumstances, prompting CID investigation and forest department action.
A juvenile elephant was discovered dead in Jharkhand's Betla National Park, prompting an immediate investigation by forest authorities to determine the cause of death in this protected tiger reserve.
In a significant ruling, Allahabad High Court quashes FIR against interfaith couple under UP's anti-conversion law, highlighting constitutional rights and personal liberty protections.