Kolhapur Wildlife Sanctuaries Shut for Year-End
Forest officials in Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara ban visitor entry to wildlife sanctuaries on December 30 and 31 to prevent environmental damage and illegal activities. Read more.
Forest officials in Kolhapur, Sangli, and Satara ban visitor entry to wildlife sanctuaries on December 30 and 31 to prevent environmental damage and illegal activities. Read more.
Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary launches its inaugural Haduk Mela, a community-driven festival celebrating Assamese culture, crafts, and cuisine. Discover how it empowers local villagers.
Former CM Champai Soren accuses Jharkhand govt of forcibly acquiring 830.92 acres of tribal land in Kolhan to compensate for Palamu mining. He alleges bypass of tribal governance and threat to livelihoods.
Gujarat regains 'Tiger State' status as NTCA confirms tiger presence in Ratanmahal. The state now hosts lions, tigers, and leopards. Read about the conservation milestone.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into alleged cover-up after three blackbuck carcasses found near Basur Kaval sanctuary. Details inside.
Gujarat seeks NTCA's help to bring a tigress to Ratanmahal sanctuary to pair with a resident male tiger, aiming to re-establish a tiger population after decades of local extinction. Read the full story.
Vedanthangal bird sanctuary introduces online ticket booking to reduce crowding. Footfall rose to 1,30,000 last year. Read more about the new digital initiative and current bird sightings.
Amid criticism of its Aravalli ruling, the Supreme Court of India maintained a firm stance on environmental protection in 2025, ordering probes, banning mining, and safeguarding wildlife corridors from Uttarakhand to the Nilgiris. Explore the key interven
The Ukraine conflict has forced endangered Egyptian vultures to change their migratory path, with Rajasthan's deserts becoming their primary wintering ground. Discover the findings of a new study.
Forest officials in Kozhikode deploy additional trap cage to capture tiger responsible for killing a tribesman. Round-the-clock patrols and safety measures, including rear-facing masks, are underway. Read the latest updates.
For nearly a month, 60 forest personnel in Shivamogga's Sagar division have been tracking three elephants destroying crops across four ranges. Experts warn of corridor disruption. Read more.
Kerala's chief wildlife warden permits capture of tiger that killed a man in Wayanad. Forest department intensifies patrols, installs cages. Read the latest updates.
Aam Aadmi Party criticizes the central government's proposal to declare an Eco-Sensitive Zone around Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary, calling it a threat to Chandigarh's green cover and a move against public interest.
Chandigarh administration grants environment clearance for PGIMER's state-of-the-art critical care block. The ₹200-crore project, monitored by PMO, will feature 184 beds and advanced medical facilities. Read more.
Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Dhauladhar Sanctuary triggers seasonal migration, leaving endangered species vulnerable to increased poaching threats. Read about the conservation crisis.
Karnataka govt imposes a complete ban on outsider entry to Vajrapoha Falls, an eco-sensitive zone in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, following reports of wildlife harassment. Read more.
In a shocking discovery, 80 turtles were found concealed in sacks at Pt Deendayal Upadhyay Junction in Chandauli. The forest department has taken custody and plans to release them at Sarnath Turtle Sanctuary. Read the full story.
A 7-year-old girl was killed by a leopard in Bahraich's Ayodhyapurva village. This marks the 5th fatal human-leopard conflict in the district this year. Read about the incident and forest department's response.
Congress MP Shaktisinh Gohil raises urgent concern in Rajya Sabha over the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Only 3 females remain in Kutch sanctuary. Read the full story.
The Centre has sought clarifications from Punjab on the Sukhna ESZ proposal, causing further delays. Residents of Kansal and Naya Gaon protest the 1km limit, fearing loss of land value and livelihood.
In a landmark event, Dewas forest officials document first sighting of rare Dholes in Kheoni wildlife sanctuary, indicating a thriving ecosystem. Read more.
Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss clashes with Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino during a federal operation. Watch the confrontation that highlights US immigration tensions. Read the full story.
Union government reveals Goa diverted 183 hectares of forest land for 34 non-forest projects, including an airport and railway lines, since April 2021. Details on compensatory afforestation inside.
Forest officials in Kabirdham district discovered carcasses of two gaurs and a leopard in suspected live-wire poaching. Two suspects detained as investigation exposes protection gaps. Read the full report.
Gujarat's Khijadiya bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, saw over 52,400 visitors in 2024-25. Bird species rose to 332. It will be a model at Vibrant Gujarat Conference.
Wildlife conservationist files complaint over illegal tourism in Bhimgad's Eco-Sensitive Zone near Vajrapoha Falls. Tourists trespass, swim, light fires, disturbing tiger corridor. Officials accused of inaction.
Football legend Lionel Messi made a special visit to the Vantara animal sanctuary in Jamnagar, Gujarat. He performed a traditional puja with Anant Ambani and explored the rescue facility.
Srirangapatna Bird Sanctuary in Mandya witnesses a higher influx of migratory birds this season, with over 2,700 birds from 32 species recorded. Ideal weather and water levels create perfect habitat. Plan your visit during the peak season from Dec 20 to J
Tiger attacks on livestock escalate in Mhadei region near Goa. Two cows killed in Surla, buffaloes attacked in Kankumbi. Forest officials assess compensation.
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.