NGO Flags Illegal ESZ Committees in Shivamogga
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.
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Rajendra Singh Receives Sanctuary Lifetime Award
Waterman of India Dr Rajendra Singh conferred the Sanctuary Lifetime Service Award for his five-decade river revival work. Discover his journey and impact.
Thane: 18 Deaths on Ghodbunder Highway Spark Public Outcry
Thane activists slam poor coordination among agencies on Ghodbunder highway widening, linking 18 deaths to the project. MLA warns of more risks without service lanes.
Flamingo City Navi Mumbai faces ecological crisis
Navi Mumbai's iconic flamingo habitats face destruction due to bureaucratic delays. Conservationists warn urgent action is needed to save the wetlands and the city's identity.
Sanctuary Awards 2025: Leopard Photo Wins Top Prize
At the Sanctuary Wildlife Awards 2025 in Mumbai, a leopard photo won top prize. Expert Bittu Sahgal criticises Maharashtra's leopard sterilisation plan, blaming sugarcane farming for conflicts. Read more.
Thane Court: Woman Acquitted of Murder, Convicted for Evidence Tampering
A Thane court acquitted Anita Rathod of murdering a 9-year-old girl but convicted her for destroying evidence. The case, involving body disposal in a cement drum, concluded after five years. Read the full details.
Ghodbunder Road repairs Sunday, heavy vehicles diverted
Ghodbunder Road in Thane will be closed for 24-hour repairs on Sunday, June 30. Heavy vehicles banned; light vehicles to use opposite lane. Commuters advised to use alternate routes.
Thane MACT awards Rs 36.5 lakh compensation in fatal truck accident
Thane MACT orders Rs 36.5 lakh compensation for family of a 20-year-old labourer killed by a speeding truck in 2020. The tribunal held the driver solely responsible. Read the full details of the case and the compensation breakdown.
Woman, 3 held for murdering husband who denied divorce
Thane police arrest a woman and three accomplices for allegedly murdering her husband after he refused to grant her a divorce. The crime, stemming from domestic disputes, was uncovered on December 5, 2025.
Kharmor Sanctuary loses 216 sq km, endangering rare bird
The Kharmor sanctuary in Dhar district has been reduced from 348 sq km to 133 sq km, removing conservation control and impacting the critically endangered Lesser Florican. Read about the implications.
Elephant Carcasses Found in Tamil Nadu Forest Near AP Border
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.
Illegal Mica Mining Halted in Koderma Wildlife Sanctuary
A joint police-forest force raid in Koderma's Chatarbar Wildlife Sanctuary seized heavy machinery, cracking down on illegal mica mining. Officials vow to continue operations. Read more.
Elephants stray into Shivamogga farms, damage crops
Two wild elephants from Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary are causing crop damage near Shivamogga. Forest officials aim to drive them back as fragmented corridors and illegal fencing threaten wildlife. Read more.
Thane-Bhayander Metro Tender Process Begins Soon
The tender process for the crucial Thane-Bhayander metro line is set to begin, with 10 bids expected. This project promises major relief for daily commuters in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Read more.
NCP-SP Threatens to Stall Airoli-Kalwa Rail Corridor Survey
The crucial survey for Thane's delayed Airoli-Kalwa elevated rail corridor faces a halt as NCP-SP demands a written rehabilitation pact for 750+ affected slum families. Read the full story.
10 Lesser-Known Indian Parks to Spot Rare Animals
Explore India's remote wildlife sanctuaries & national parks to spot rare species like red pandas, bustards & wild buffalo. Discover pristine habitats away from crowds.
SC orders probe into Maharashtra prison's failure to produce accused
Supreme Court grants bail, demands inquiry after accused not produced in court 55 times. DG Prisons must file report. Read the shocking details of the 2021 Thane case.
SC Slams Maharashtra Prisons Over Inmate's 55 No-Shows
Supreme Court grants bail, orders inquiry after inmate missed 55 trial dates in 4 years. DG Prisons must fix responsibility. Read the shocking details.
Gadag Students Learn via Bird Sanctuary & Press Visits
Students in Gadag district engage in 15-month arts projects on bird ecology and local printing, funded by India Foundation for Arts. Their creative learnings will be showcased through exhibitions and publications.
Draft ESZ Map for Pulicat Sanctuary Submitted
NCSCM submits a draft Ecologically Sensitive Zone map for Pulicat Bird Sanctuary, a crucial step following Supreme Court orders to protect fragile ecosystems while safeguarding local communities' livelihoods. Read more.
Thane Metro 10 Tender Process to Start by Dec 15
MMRDA is set to begin the tender process for the challenging Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk Metro 10 line by December 15, aiming to ease Thane-Bhayander commutes. Read about the project's details and hurdles.
Two Bikers Killed in Raisen Truck Accident
Two motorcycle riders died after a speeding truck hit them near Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary in Raisen district. The truck driver fled the scene. Read the full report.
Thane shopkeeper arrested for illegal beef sale
Thane police arrested a 38-year-old meat shopkeeper for illegally selling 16 kg of beef. The raid in Bhiwandi's Nizampura area followed a tip-off. Read the full details.
Thane: Man killed, another injured in Mumbra attack; accused held
A 20-year-old man was killed and another injured in a brutal attack in Thane's Mumbra. Police have arrested the main accused, Ritik Vinay Dubey, as the investigation into the motive continues.
Mumbai Metro Line 10 Tenders Out by Dec 15 for Rs 8,000-Cr Project
Maharashtra Transport Minister announces fast-tracked tenders for the 9.7-km Gaimukh-Shivaji Chowk Metro Line 10. The Rs 8,000-crore project aims to decongest Ghodbunder Road and serve 4.5 lakh daily commuters by 2031. Read more.
Maharashtra Local Body Election Results in Konkan Division
Results for Maharashtra's local body elections in the Konkan division are out. See how Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg voted and what it means for state politics.
First Flamingos Arrive in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai Wetlands
The season's first flamingos have landed in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, signalling the start of the annual pink season. Bird lovers celebrate as experts urge stronger wetland protection.
Show-Cause Notice for Chief Wildlife Warden Over Cheetah RTI
MP State Information Commission demands explanation for withholding Project Cheetah data citing national security. Hearing set for Dec 12. Details on the controversy inside.
Rare bird recorded in Chaprala sanctuary, a first in 100 years
A rare striated grassbird sighting in Gadchiroli's Chaprala sanctuary marks a major range extension for Maharashtra. The citizen science survey also documented over 140 species.
Bhimgad Forest Dwellers Oppose Govt Relocation Proposal
Forest dwellers in Khanapur's Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary call a public meeting to oppose relocation, demanding basic amenities instead of monetary incentives to leave ancestral lands.
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