Multiple leopard sightings in Pune's urban areas have created panic among residents. With civic polls approaching, citizens demand better coordination and clear information to address human-wildlife conflicts.
Chandigarh administration organized a workshop on human-wildlife conflict at Botanical Garden, implementing MoEFCC's directive to address growing challenges between development and conservation.
Mohali Municipal Corporation restructures waste management into six zones post-delimitation. New RMC points planned to tackle rising waste. Read about the sanitation overhaul.
A young leopard was rescued from an open well in Jamnia Khurd by Indore forest officials. The operation highlights the success of the Integrated Human-Wildlife Coexistence Model.
A sambar deer trapped in a 40ft well in Alme village, Pune, was rescued in a 4-hour joint operation by forest dept & Wildlife SOS. The alert animal was released back into the wild.
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A 45-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a stray Indian gaur near her home in the Nilgiris. Forest officials provide compensation and address the rising human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
A 50-year-old farmer was trampled to death and his wife injured by an elephant in Hazaribag while guarding their tomato field. This highlights the growing human-elephant conflict in Jharkhand. Read more.
Haryana's wildlife department urges NHAI to redesign the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as a wildlife corridor with underpasses and speed control after a series of fatal leopard accidents. Read the full plan.
Maharashtra's wildlife board approves iron ore mining in a vital tiger corridor near Tadoba, sparking conservation fears. Experts warn of increased human-wildlife conflict.
Jharkhand reels as human-elephant conflict escalates sharply, claiming 22 lives in 21 days. A musth tusker on a deadly rampage in West Singhbhum evades capture, hampered by IEDs and terrain. Read the full report.
A marauding bear kills 10 goats in Chamba's Sihunta, escalating fear after human attacks. Villagers face financial ruin as policy gaps hinder protection. Read the full report.
Uttarakhand grants permission to manage 65 leopards & 18 bears amid rising human-animal conflict. CM Dhami stresses balancing safety & conservation. Read details.
A non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued from a washing machine in an Andheri home. Wildlife expert Prabhu Swami safely released it, highlighting urban wildlife encounters. Learn safety tips.
Karnataka forest department inaugurates a state-level Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Bengaluru to monitor wildlife using AI, satellites, and rapid response teams. Call 1926 to report incidents.
Karnataka launches an Integrated Command Centre (ICCC) for real-time monitoring and evaluation of man-animal conflict mitigation. Learn how this system aims to protect both wildlife and communities.
Forest department kills a male wolf in Bahraich's Saryu river belt after it evaded traps. This is the 9th wolf killed in 3 months amid rising attacks that have killed 12 children. Officials plan a scientific study.
A 55-year-old woman was killed by a tiger in a Nainital forest, triggering protests. Villagers demand action and govt support to reduce forest dependence. Read more.
Bihar's Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary gets NTCA's in-principle approval to become a tiger reserve. The move aims to boost big cat conservation and eco-tourism. Read more about the state's new wildlife initiatives.
Uttar Pradesh government transfers Bahraich DFO after 12 children killed in wolf attacks. IFS officer Sundaresha takes charge to tackle human-wildlife conflict.
Four newborn leopard cubs were rescued near Dodda Aalada Mara after being abandoned. The PfA Wildlife Hospital team is stabilizing them, hoping for the mother's return. Read the full story.
A villager was severely injured in a leopard attack in Dongargarh forest, Rajnandgaon. The incident has heightened fears over increasing leopard movement. Read about the response and local demands.
A 50-year-old man was killed by an elephant in Nutandih village near Jamshedpur. Forest officials announce compensation and measures to prevent future attacks. Read more.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
A 35-year-old woman was killed by a big cat in Nainital's Dini Talli village. The forest department is setting up traps. Locals demand action as wildlife attacks rise. Read more.
Uttarakhand Forest Minister Subodh Uniyal links record bear attacks to climate change disrupting hibernation. Exclusive details on state's action plan, compensation hikes, and future studies.
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. Read the full story.
Tamil Nadu is using artificial intelligence to prevent human-elephant encounters in the Nilgiris' Gudalur area, a key migratory route. Learn how technology is protecting lives.
Wildlife experts reveal how Pune's cold winter and persistent fog are contributing to increased leopard sightings near urban areas. Discover the complex ecological reasons behind this trend.