A 21-year-old BTech student at Vignan Deemed University died after setting himself on fire in a campus bathroom. Police are investigating the tragic incident, ruling out academic pressure and love failure. Read the full report.
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.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Mumbai's SRA has surveyed over 8.8 lakh slum homes, collecting biometrics from 6.1 lakh residents. The crucial survey, key to slum rehabilitation, will now extend into 2026. Read the latest updates.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches the 2024 tiger census. The exercise will cover all forest ranges, including Bandipur and Nagarahole, using camera traps and field surveys.
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 major bird survey in Karnataka's Ankasamudra Bird Sanctuary documented 155 species. Discover the key findings and conservation significance of this ornithological exercise.
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.
NCERT is poised to become a deemed university, enabling it to award degrees and boost research. The UGC's final approval is expected by month-end. Explore the implications for India's education system.
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.
A Karnataka govt survey showing high trust in EVMs was removed after a political firestorm. Congress alleges bias, while the BJP cites it as proof of fair polls. Details inside.
The NCERT is poised to receive deemed university status by March 31, empowering it to grant degrees and significantly boost educational research in India. Discover the implications.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Mangaluru City Corporation starts a detailed ward-wise property survey to identify all holdings and improve tax revenue. The drive aims to bring clarity to nearly 90,000 pending properties.
The Congress party alleges conflict of interest in GRAAM's survey, questioning its founder's govt role. GRAAM asserts its professional, apolitical stance. Read the full details.
A crucial pre-poll survey report commissioned by the Karnataka government has vanished from its official website, raising transparency concerns. The move follows BJP's criticism of the findings. Read more.
BJP cites a Karnataka government survey to challenge Rahul Gandhi's 'vote chori' allegation. Get the full fact-check and political analysis here.
Punjab government invokes 'deemed resignation' rule, terminating four tax department employees absent for over a year. Minister Cheema reiterates zero-tolerance policy towards indiscipline.
A Karnataka govt report reveals high public trust in EVMs and the 2024 election's integrity, contrasting Congress's 'vote chori' allegations. Read the full findings.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
Punjab tax dept terminates 4 employees via 'deemed resignation' for unauthorised leave up to 3 years. Zero-tolerance policy enforced, no benefits granted. Read details.
A new survey reveals strong public confidence in Karnataka's electoral process, with over 80% trusting EVMs and believing elections are free and fair. Dive into the key findings.
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
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?
Jharkhand modifies DAHAR 2.0 school survey to include 'Other' religion option following Adivasi objections over exclusion of tribal identities like Sarna. Details inside.
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The Delhi government has notified the Abadi Deh survey rules, a key step to regularise residential land in 1,031 villages. Learn how this impacts property rights and development.
Two development projects in Karnataka face penalties for initiating work on approximately two acres of forest land without securing mandatory clearances. Learn the details and implications.