Massive Anti-Encroachment Drive in Ramnagar Forest
Uttarakhand police and administration cleared 51 illegal dwellings in Ramnagar's reserve forest. The action, ordered by CM Dhami, saw detentions and heavy security. Read the full details.
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Delhi CM: 27 Months to Fix 27 Years of Pollution
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta defends her government's anti-pollution efforts, citing electric heaters for guards & asks critics where their protest was earlier. Read the full story.
Forest Fire Causes Landmine Explosions Along LoC in Poonch
A major forest fire near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district triggered multiple landmine explosions. Officials confirm the fire is now under control. Read the full report.
Yogi Adityanath Announces Rooms for Home Guards in Police Stations
UP CM Yogi Adityanath mandates dedicated rooms for Home Guards in all police stations and proposes cashless healthcare. The force gets long-overdue recognition for its vital role. Read more.
Yogi Announces Welfare Boost for UP Home Guards
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces dedicated duty rooms in every police station and a cashless healthcare scheme for home guards on their 63rd Raising Day. Read about the new welfare measures.
Pune ACB nabs duo for Rs 8 crore bribe demand
Pune ACB arrests a government-appointed liquidator and a panel member for demanding an Rs 8 crore bribe from a housing society. First instalment of Rs 30 lakh seized. Read the full details.
8 Held in Coimbatore for Star Tortoise Smuggling
Mettupalayam forest officials arrested eight individuals for possessing a protected star tortoise intended for illegal sale. The accused were remanded to judicial custody under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Himachal to Recruit Women in Fire Services, Modernise Force
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces historic inclusion of women in fire services, Rs 55 crore modernisation, and new recruitment for home guards. Read about the state's safety boost.
DVAC traps, arrests VAO for ₹10,000 bribe in Dindigul
DVAC officials arrested a village administrative officer in Dindigul for accepting a bribe of ₹10,000 to process a land patta transfer. Read the full details of the anti-corruption trap.
Karnataka Forest Conservation Fails Without Locals
Experts warn that isolated forest conservation efforts in Karnataka are failing. Success requires active involvement of local communities. Read the full analysis.
Pune ACB nabs duo for Rs 8 crore bribe demand
Pune ACB arrests a govt-appointed liquidator & administrator for demanding an Rs 8 crore bribe from a co-op society member. Rs 30 lakh advance accepted, trap laid. Details inside.
JPSC Forest Range Officer PT Result 2025 Released
JPSC has declared the Preliminary Test result for Forest Range Officer recruitment 2025. Check and download the PDF with roll numbers from jpsc.gov.in for the next stage.
Uttarakhand HC: State Failed to Implement Forest Fire Directives
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
Bengaluru's Bannerghatta Forest Endangered by Development
Reduced eco-sensitive zone around Bannerghatta National Park now faces new threats from proposed flyovers and a nearby airport. Experts warn of irreversible ecological damage. Read more.
Bengal Govt Approves Rebuild of Burnt Hollong Bungalow
West Bengal government greenlights reconstruction of the historic Hollong Forest Bungalow in Jaldapara, gutted by fire in June 2024. The Rs 3.85 crore project aims to restore the iconic tourist spot. Read more.
Patwari caught red-handed accepting bribe in Khargone
Lokayukta police arrested a patwari in Khargone's Maheshwar tehsil for accepting a Rs 25,000 bribe for a land mutation. Read the full details of the anti-corruption trap.
Wolf Attacks Injure Two Minor Girls in Bahraich
Two separate wolf attacks in Bahraich's Kaisarganj forest injured minor girls. Forest teams use drones for tracking. Villagers urged to stay alert.
3 held for poaching blackbuck in Sagar forest
Forest officials in Madhya Pradesh arrested three men for allegedly poaching a Schedule-I protected blackbuck. The operation recovered meat, hide, and a rifle. Read the full details.
Sick Wild Elephant Rescued, Treated in Tenkasi Forest
A 35-year-old wild elephant, found sick in Sivagiri forest, was successfully rescued and treated by the Tenkasi forest department. The elephant is now stable under observation. Read about the intensive two-day rescue operation.
Two girls injured in separate wolf attacks in UP
Panic in Kaisarganj villages after wolves attack two 5-year-old girls. Forest Department launches search with drones. Read about the escalating human-wildlife conflict.
Elephant Electrocuted in Erode's Anthiyur, Investigation On
A wild elephant died after electrocution from a private fence in Erode's Bargur hills. The tusker had been roaming residential areas for over a month, causing damage. Forest department registers case. Read the full report.
Pune ACB arrests circle officer for Rs 1 lakh bribe in Bhor
Pune's Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Nigudghar circle officer for accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe from a sand transporter. The officer had demanded money to allow legal sand transport. Read the full details of the trap laid by ACB officials.
Sambar deer killed by train in Nagpur forest
A male sambar deer was tragically run over by a train in Nagpur's Seminary Hills forest range. Forest officials are investigating the incident near the Japanese Garden. Read more about the wildlife safety concerns.
Illegal Road Attempt in Mangar Aravalli Forest Foiled
Another midnight attempt to carve an illegal road through protected Aravalli plantation in Faridabad was stopped. Forest department posts permanent guard after residents' complaint.
Karnataka Minister Directs Foresters to Stay in Conflict Villages
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to stay in villages, set up temporary camps, and use tech to address human-wildlife conflict. New command centres launched.
Man held for killing leopard after video found on son's phone
A man in Indore was arrested for killing a 3-year-old leopard. The breakthrough came when a video of the alive leopard was found on his 12-year-old son's mobile phone. Read the full investigation details.
Official arrested for demanding bribe to clear pension file
Lokayukta sleuths in Dhar district caught an assistant grade employee red-handed for allegedly demanding Rs 10,000 to process a retired peon's pension. The trap was laid after a formal complaint. Read the full details.
ACB Surat Catches DGVCL Clerk Taking Rs 70,000 Bribe
ACB Surat arrests senior clerk Santosh Sonavane & aide Bharat Savaliya for accepting a Rs 70,000 bribe for a commercial electricity connection. Read the full details of the anti-corruption operation.
50-Hectare Nagar Van Inaugurated in Mokokchung, Nagaland
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
AAP expels Moga Mayor over drug, bribe allegations
AAP expels Moga Mayor Baljit Singh Chani over alleged drug trafficking links and Rs 5-lakh bribe. Punjab Police yet to act, citing no formal complaint. Read the full story.
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