A Berhampur organisation moves Orissa High Court against illegal paddy procurement, alleging forced transport to distant mills, unauthorized deductions & collusion. Farmers lose Rs 150-200 per quintal. Details inside.
Students, forest staff & volunteers in Ganjam collected single-use plastic near Tara Tarini & Bateswar shrines. The drive aims to protect Rushikulya's Olive Ridley turtles. Join the fight against plastic pollution!
Berhampur Municipality corporators, led by Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, petition Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati for urgent funds and 100 outsourced staff to resume stalled development works in the city.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
The annual census in Ganjam district reveals a rise in the endangered mugger crocodile population at Ghodahada reservoir to 95, marking a positive trend in conservation efforts. Read more about the findings and reasons behind the increase.
Odisha cabinet approves Tata Power's massive solar manufacturing facility in Ganjam. The Rs 10,000 crore project will create over 5000 jobs and boost India's green energy goals. Read more.
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.
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. Read more.
Tragic road accident in Ganjam: Two youths dead, one critically injured after motorcycle hits tree near Mandarada. Details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
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.
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.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
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.
Forest officials in Ganjam arrested a man for killing a protected blackbuck. Four others escaped. 30 kg of meat seized. Read about the crackdown on wildlife crime.
Ganjam police arrest two youths for allegedly beating an 85-year-old man to death. The fatal assault followed a discussion about an earlier rape case involving the accused. Read the full details.
Ganjam district shines as six police stations rank in Odisha's top 10 for 2025. Discover the performance metrics and the officer leading the charge. Read more!
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?
Steel and Mines Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena caught three tractors illegally transporting sand from Ghodahada river bed. Vehicles seized, cases filed. Govt vows zero tolerance on mineral theft.
Ganjam administration launches free virtual coaching for UPSC & OPSC aspirants. 150 students, with 50% girls, to be selected via Jan 25 exam. Apply from Jan 1.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
The 225-year-old Amalodbhava Maate Church in Srirangapatna, Karnataka, held special Christmas prayers. Built by French missionary Fr Abbe Dubois, it's the region's first Catholic church. Read about its rich history and festive celebrations.
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
Ganjam court sentences Biju Behera to life imprisonment for killing Juria Bisoi in Dengaadar. Verdict follows 15 witness testimonies. Read the full details of the case.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.