Haryana gets Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 poaching cases
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.
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Odisha Deploys First Women Anti-Poaching Squad in Debrigarh
Odisha makes history by inducting its first all-women anti-poaching squad into Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Trained for three months, these tribal women will combat wildlife crime. Read their inspiring story.
Odisha Govt Announces Free Bus Travel for School Students
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
Uttarakhand Minister Explains Surge in Bear Attacks
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.
Indian Star Tortoises rescued from Vadodara home
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.
Odisha to develop 25 birthplaces of icons as heritage museums
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.
Odisha launches 491 new Anganwadi centres virtually
Odisha's Deputy CM Pravati Parida virtually inaugurated 491 new Anganwadi centres, a key step in the state's mission to empower women and children. Discover the government's vision for a robust early childhood ecosystem.
Odisha fast-tracks Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip economic hub
Odisha govt rolls out new policies to accelerate the Bhubaneswar–Cuttack–Puri–Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER), projected to contribute 33% of state GSDP by 2047. Read details on the mega development plan.
Railway staff felicitated for ensuring safe elephant passage
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
22 Maoists surrender in Odisha, lured by enhanced bounty
Odisha police credit a 10% higher reward payout for the mass surrender of 22 Maoists. The state's revised rehabilitation package now exceeds Chhattisgarh's, offering up to Rs 1.2 crore for top leaders.
Odisha AG Audit for Forest Dept's Thar Vehicle Procurement
Odisha government orders special audit into forest department's purchase of 51 Thar SUVs after allegations of procurement above market rates. Total cost exceeds Rs 12 crore. Details inside.
Odisha's Urban Expansion: New NACs & Municipalities Notified
Odisha government issues notifications for major urban expansion, upgrading 5 NACs to municipalities and creating 24 new NACs across 13 districts to boost governance and civic amenities.
Man arrested in Mumbai for possessing ₹80 lakh whale vomit
Kurla police and forest officials nab a 28-year-old from Gujarat for illegal possession of 627 grams of ambergris, valued at ₹80 lakh. Read the full details of the wildlife crime bust.
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 Winners Announced
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
Deer killed, dragged 1 km in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
A young spotted deer was killed & dragged for a kilometre on Pilibhit-Basti road. The driver was arrested under the Wildlife Protection Act, highlighting road dangers in forest areas.
Odisha BJP MLAs Urge CM to Review MLA Salary Hike
Facing public criticism, BJP MLAs in Odisha have urged CM Mohan Charan Majhi to reconsider a proposed three-fold salary hike. The move, passed on Dec 9, would make Odisha MLAs the highest-paid in India. Read more.
Punjab busts wildlife racket selling lizard genitals as roots
Punjab forest officials arrest three for trafficking sambar deer horns and monitor lizard genitals, sold as lucky charms. Read how superstition fuels illegal wildlife trade.
Odisha Pharma Policy 2025 Launch: CM Majhi Unveils Strategy
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches the Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices Policy 2025, aiming to attract investments and create jobs. The state announces two dedicated industrial parks. Read more.
Odisha NEET PG 2025 Round 2 Counselling Dates Revised
DMET Odisha announces revised schedule for NEET PG 2025 Round 2 counselling. Choice filling from Dec 18-20. Check eligibility, key dates, and reporting details here.
Odisha Cold Wave: G Udayagiri Hits Season's Low at 4.4°C
Severe cold wave grips Odisha with G Udayagiri recording 4.4°C. IMD warns of continued low temperatures for next 4-5 days. Read for details on affected districts and forecasts.
Odisha HSE 10th Time Table 2026 Released by BSE
BSE Odisha has announced the Class 10 exam schedule for 2026. Check dates, download the timetable from bseodisha.ac.in, and prepare for exams starting February 19.
Nagpur HC issues notices over illegal wildlife market
Bombay High Court's Nagpur bench issues notices to forest, police & civic authorities after PIL alleges rampant illegal sale of protected animals at Lakadganj Sunday market. Read the shocking 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.
Odisha Approves Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025
Odisha's new Pharma & Medtech Policy 2025 aims to make the state a strategic hub for healthcare manufacturing. The policy includes plans for dedicated industrial parks and a roadmap aligned with India's 2047 vision. Read more.
Odisha Police Boost Night Security After Night Shift Bill
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Red Sand Boa Smuggling Racket Busted in Buxar, 3 Held
Buxar forest officials, with WCCB, bust an illegal wildlife trade ring, seizing a rare red sand boa snake. Three suspects detained in a late-night raid. Read more.
Odisha Forms Committee to Review Teacher, Staff Demands
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi announces a committee headed by ex-IAS Ashok Tripathy to review long-pending demands of teaching & non-teaching staff. Report due in 6 months.
Man arrested for poaching birds in Chilika Lake
Wildlife officials in Chilika arrested a man for shooting migratory birds. Two carcasses and a gun were seized. This is the third such case in two weeks.
Odisha Passes Jan Vishwas Bill to Ease Business & Living
Odisha assembly passes Jan Vishwas Bill 2025, decriminalising outdated provisions in 16 laws to boost ease of doing business and ease of living. Read the key reforms.
Russell's Vipers, Indian Rock Python Rescued Near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
In separate operations, experts rescued a pair of venomous Russell's vipers and a large Indian Rock python near Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Read about the daring wildlife rescues and the species' protected status.
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