Hassan district officials attend workshop on Karnataka Land Revenue Act amendments. Naveen Raj Singh stresses the need for updated knowledge to avoid errors in digitised records. Learn about the key directives.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi holds Congress-era UAPA amendments responsible for extended incarceration of undertrials like Umar Khalid. He alleges misuse against minorities. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand High Court clarifies Van Gujjar tribe can grow fodder for cattle on forest land but prohibits commercial activities. The hearing addresses Forest Rights Act implementation. Read the latest updates.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi holds Congress responsible for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam's prolonged detention under UAPA, citing 2008 amendments. Read the full story.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan states Pakistan's hurried constitutional amendments acknowledge failure of Op Sindoor. He also reveals India's theatre commands to be ready before 2026 deadline. Read the full analysis.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
NCCPA members staged a protest in Mysuru against the Union govt's amendments to the Pension Act 2025, demanding implementation from 1972 and condemning cuts to TA, DA benefits.
Adivasi communities assert land rights amid exclusionary conservation policies. Explore the justice debate in India's forest governance. Read more for insights.
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.
The Centre has revised guidelines under the Van Adhiniyam, 2023, enabling government and private bodies to undertake afforestation without compensatory costs. The move aligns with the Green Credit Programme but faces criticism from Congress leader Jairam
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who shaped India's Forest Rights Act and authored the pivotal Western Ghats report, passed away in Pune. His legacy redefined conservation debates.
Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar claims 60 lakh sqm of land converted to settlement in Pernem since 2023, drawing strong denial from TCP Minister Vishwajit Rane. The row highlights deep concerns over Goa's ecology and development laws.
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.
Odisha wildlife authorities are finalising plans to translocate tigers to Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The project includes a 120 km fence, villager sensitisation, and aims to create western Odisha's first tiger reserve.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A photo exhibition in Madurai showcased a thriving 60-acre man-made forest at MKU, documenting 145 insect species. Experts stress public participation is key for urban conservation. Discover how locals are rebuilding green cover.
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?
Gujarat govt forms a committee led by retired IAS C L Meena to study and recommend amendments to the Gujarat Land Revenue Act, 1879. Report due in six months.
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.
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.