SASTRA Deemed University continues its 26-year Pongal tradition, distributing Rs 30 lakh worth of gift hampers to over 6,500 families across ten villages in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Trichy, and Mayiladuthurai districts.
As Donald Trump escalates his attacks on Jerome Powell, the Fed's lavish $432 million HQ renovation sparks controversy. Explore the clash and the costly rebuild.
Villages in Chhattisgarh's Bastar division are voluntarily seeking the 'Naxal-free' Ilwat tag for development grants. Govt drafts SOP to verify genuine cases amidst a surge in applications.
Haryana police apprehend a man accused of child labour following an extensive manhunt across 200 villages. The operation highlights the state's crackdown on illegal employment of minors.
From Arjuni's equal wages to Narada's green economy, discover how women-led gram panchayats are driving a historic transformation in rural governance, health, and sustainability.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
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.
Olaba and Kandakela Devabhumi in Cuttack become Odisha's first fully solar-powered tribal villages. 80 households now have clean, reliable electricity, boosting education and livelihoods. Discover this green milestone!
The 11.5-km Laldhang-Chillarkhal road, a vital link between Corbett and Rajaji tiger reserves, receives NBWL approval after a protracted legal fight. Read about the project's contentious history and future.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
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.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the successful eviction drive in Jamuna-Maudanga Reserve Forest. Over 1,500 families were removed from 5,250 bighas of illegally occupied land. Read the full story.
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.
Plan your winter safari to witness majestic wild Asian elephants. Discover the top 5 Indian forests, including Nagarhole and Kaziranga, for unforgettable elephant sightings in January 2026.
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.
Karnataka's wildlife board recommends a phased reopening of safaris in Bandipur & Nagarahole tiger reserves. An expert panel will study vehicle capacity. Details inside.
Assam authorities evict over 1,500 families from Jamuna Maudanga Reserve Forest, clearing 5,756 bighas of encroached land in a court-ordered drive. Read the full details.
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria revives hopes for a land pooling policy in Chandigarh's 22 villages, promising developed plots or substantial compensation to farmers. Details inside.
UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria endorses land pooling for Chandigarh's peripheral villages, reversing the Centre's earlier stance and renewing farmers' hopes for equitable development.
In a remote Pithoragarh hamlet, only three men were left to carry a centenarian's body. SSB jawans stepped in, highlighting the severe migration crisis emptying Uttarakhand's hills. Read the full story.
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.
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?
Supreme Court sets aside Rajasthan HC order, rules state cannot name revenue villages after people, citing 2009 policy to maintain communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
Uttarakhand faces a surge in leopard and bear attacks, driven by tiger conservation success and village abandonment. Over 200 human deaths reported from 2014-2024. Explore the causes and holistic solutions needed.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation proposes adding 110 villages, expanding area from 160 to 400 sq km. Opposition questions civic readiness amid infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
False AI-generated posts about bear sightings cause fear in Bageshwar. Schools affected, forest officials find no evidence. Learn how misinformation impacts communities.
Goa government targets three villages—Caurem Pirla, Harvalem, and Calangute—for a Net-Positive Panchayat model to achieve energy independence through tailored green initiatives. Discover the plan.
Investigation intensifies into teakwood smuggling from Kajur Reserve Forest near Madikeri. 59 logs seized, one staff missing, and insider involvement suspected. Read the latest developments.