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.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid above market rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for patrolling and fire control. Details inside.
Parts of Kashmir receive fresh snowfall and rain, leading to road closures and a drop in temperatures. Get the latest weather updates and travel advisories here.
Kashmir experiences fresh snowfall and rainfall, disrupting traffic and lowering temperatures. The weather shift brings relief from dry spell but causes travel woes. Read for details on affected areas and forecasts.
Krishnagiri forest department issues alert for 20+ villages as 70+ elephants camp near Hosur. Officials deployed to drive herds back. Farmers warned of crop damage risk.
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
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.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction in a major forest land encroachment case involving 2,866 acres. Details on the lease to Pashu Lok Seva Samiti and the court's strong stance.
Kashmir enters the 40-day harsh winter period of Chillai Kalan as fresh snowfall blankets the Valley, boosting tourism and aiding farmers. Key roads closed, air quality improves.
Supreme Court slams Uttarakhand government for inaction on forest land encroachment. The court has initiated suo motu proceedings to protect vital green cover. Read the full story.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on illegal forest land occupation. Hearing a plea by Anita Kandwal, the court demands urgent action. Read the full story.
Jammu & Kashmir welcomed Chillai Kalan with season's first snowfall in Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Kishtwar & Anantnag, boosting tourism. IMD issues yellow alert, travel disrupted.
Kashmir's harsh 40-day winter, Chillai Kalan, begins with widespread snowfall. Gulmarg turns into a winter wonderland, key highways closed, flights cancelled. Watch stunning videos here.
Planning a Kashmir trip? Know the best time for snowfall during Chillai Kalan 2025. Get details on dates, places to visit, and travel tips for a magical winter holiday.
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
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.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
Kashmir's harsh winter period, Chillai Kalan, commenced with the season's first significant snowfall, breaking a prolonged dry spell. The snow brings relief from severe cold but disrupts travel. Read more.
Jammu & Kashmir turns into a mesmerising snowscape as Chillai Kalan, the 40-day harsh winter period, begins. See stunning photos from Gulmarg, Sonamarg & more. A visual treat!
Heavy snowfall marks Chillai Kalan in Kashmir, grounding flights but reviving winter tourism hopes. Gulmarg and other resorts see tourist influx.
First snowfall of the season blankets Gulmarg and Sonamarg, coinciding with 'Chilla Kalan' and lifting prospects for a vibrant winter tourism season in Kashmir ahead of Christmas and New Year. Read more.
Kashmir's higher reaches receive fresh snowfall, plains see rain as the harsh 40-day Chillai-Kalan winter sets in. The precipitation brings relief from dry spell, improves air quality, and boosts winter tourism prospects. Read more.
Discover Pando, a clonal colony of quaking aspen in Utah that's one massive 6,000-ton organism spanning 106 acres. A natural wonder defying definition.
Gulmarg turns white as fresh snowfall heralds Kashmir's 40-day Chillai Kalan. IMD issues yellow alert for J&K. CM Omar Abdullah reviews winter preparedness, hopes for tourism boost.
Violent clash in Gujarat's Banaskantha between tribals and officials over forest land leaves many injured. Congress MLA alleges harassment, probe focuses on AC Bharat Sarkar Sangathan. Details inside.
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
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.