166 Tiger Deaths in India in 2025: NTCA Data
India recorded 166 tiger deaths in 2025, a sharp rise of 40 from 2024. Madhya Pradesh saw the highest fatalities. Experts cite territorial pressure as a key cause. Read the full analysis.
India recorded 166 tiger deaths in 2025, a sharp rise of 40 from 2024. Madhya Pradesh saw the highest fatalities. Experts cite territorial pressure as a key cause. Read the full analysis.
Eco-activist Balbir Singh Seechewal urges the Centre to declare 2026 as 'National River Conservation Year' to boost efforts for cleaning India's polluted rivers. Learn about his vision and the Kali Bein model.
India recorded 166 tiger fatalities in 2024, with over 60 occurring outside protected reserves. Discover the causes, state-wise data, and conservation challenges.
Haryana launches the Aravali Green Wall Project to combat desertification and land degradation by 2030. Minister Rao Narbir Singh details plans for biodiversity, water security, and youth employment.
Forest communities in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve pledge to protect habitats and curb fires to revive the endangered wild buffalo population. A unique conservation model emerges.
Gujarat's first survey of birds of prey on Jan 24-25 in 26 protected areas aims to establish a baseline for resident and migratory raptor conservation. A statewide survey is planned for next year.
Supreme Court stays its own Nov 20 order on Aravali definition based on 100m height, questions bureaucrat-heavy panel. New committee of domain experts to be formed for scientific examination. Mining banned until further orders.
Mangaluru's forest department reports a significant rise in olive ridley turtle hatching rates to 74% this season through proactive conservation efforts. Discover how advanced planning is saving these endangered species.
Supreme Court's frequent reversals of its own orders in 2025, from Aravali to stray dogs, raise serious questions about judicial consistency and credibility. Read the full analysis.
Tigress PN-224 released into Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve, a milestone in India's second interstate tiger translocation project. Continuous monitoring underway.
For over 20 years, India's Supreme Court and PMO have intervened to shield the ecologically fragile Aravalis from mining and construction. Discover the legal saga of conservation.
More than 1,230 contested mining leases, covering 17,393 hectares, persist in Rajasthan's Aravali hills despite a central ban on new leases. Explore the environmental impact and district-wise data.
JNU students held a 'Save Aravali' march, protesting a new govt definition they fear will open the fragile range to mining and real estate, threatening North India's ecology.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravali hills definition controversy. A bench will hear the case on Monday, amid environmentalists' fears of increased mining.
India's Supreme Court initiates suo motu hearing on Aravali Range definition amid mining debate. Environment Ministry moves to expand protected zones, halting new leases. Read the full story.
MoEF instructs Survey of India to map Aravalis using a new 100m height definition, raising fears of reduced protected area. Ministry also moves to finalise Sustainable Mining Plan. Experts warn of ecological impact.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav counters Congress allegations on Aravali protection, asserting a total mining ban. The political clash follows a Supreme Court order on a uniform definition for the hills.
The Centre's 100-metre elevation definition for Aravali hills, adopted by SC, faces criticism for potentially excluding low-lying ranges from mining bans. Experts warn it could undermine conservation. Read the full analysis.
Amid protests, the Environment Ministry expands Aravali mining ban, directing ICFRE to identify new prohibited zones. Read how this move aims to protect the crucial mountain range.
Supreme Court hears Aravali mining plea, a T20I world record is broken with 5 wickets in an over, and a killing row erupts in Bangladesh. Get all the latest updates here.
The Uttarakhand wildlife board has approved a ropeway in Rajaji Tiger Reserve, overriding strong objections from the National Tiger Conservation Authority. The project aims to boost tourism but raises serious conservation alarms.
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that no new mining leases will be granted in the Aravali hills until a sustainable management plan is finalised, countering opposition claims. Learn the facts.
Maharishi Dayanand Adarsh Vidyalaya, Sec-22, Chandigarh, celebrated National Energy Conservation Day with student-led activities promoting sustainability and energy-saving habits.
Andhra Pradesh receives special appreciation from BEE for its exemplary energy conservation efforts, winning national awards since 2015. Discover how the state is setting benchmarks.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav clarifies that only 0.19% of the Aravali range is eligible for mining, dismissing fears of widespread expansion. He urges an end to confusion over the new uniform definition.
Andhra Pradesh's pioneering policies and programs in energy conservation have saved 1.35 million tonnes of oil equivalent, making it a national benchmark. Learn how the state achieved this feat.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Haryana's winter session from Dec 19-22 faces opposition motions on pollution, unemployment, Aravali law, and SYL canal. Key issues include waterlogging, drugs, and teacher vacancies.
Goa secured the second prize in the National Energy Conservation Award 2025. President Droupadi Murmu presented the award in Delhi. Discover Goa's green achievements.
Karnataka clinches the National Energy Conservation Award 2025 as the best-performing state in energy efficiency, regaining its top spot after a close loss to Maharashtra in 2024. Read about the state's winning strategy.