Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced MoUs worth Rs 1,460 crore at a ceramics seminar in Rajkot, stressing quality and sustainability. He revealed plans for a high-level lab in Morbi. A separate seminar highlighted Gujarat's conservation successes.
Karnataka's long-overdue mission to reclaim grabbed public land must proceed with empathy and fairness, targeting the powerful without exception. Read the full editorial analysis.
HYDRAA's major anti-encroachment drive in Miyapur secures 15 acres of prime government land valued at ₹3,000 crore. The agency also protected Water Board property in a separate action.
A shocking digital survey exposes massive encroachments on Bengaluru's lakes, with 730 out of 837 water bodies illegally occupied. Discover the details of Karnataka's water heritage crisis and the new tech-driven fightback.
Bengaluru Urban district administration has reclaimed government land worth over Rs 6.26 crore in a coordinated anti-encroachment drive across all taluks. Read the full story.
Bombay High Court receives compliance report on mangrove land transfer. Over 955 hectares handed to forest department across coastal districts since Oct 2025. Full story on the conservation drive.
Adivasi communities assert land rights amid exclusionary conservation policies. Explore the justice debate in India's forest governance. Read more for insights.
A major land grab scam exposed in Bengaluru's Kogilu area. Gang charged lakhs for government land, issuing fake documents. Key details and police investigation inside.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Tamil Nadu government plans a new Mangrove Conservation Centre in Pichavaram, aiming to boost eco-tourism and protect biodiversity. Read about the sustainable development plans.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
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.
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
Sourabh Roy argues India's fragmented land law framework is ill-equipped for rapid urban growth, record manipulation, and lengthy court disputes. Read the analysis.
A special CBI court has decided to begin the trial in the high-profile Manesar land scam case, involving alleged illegal acquisition of 912 acres. Key accused include former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Read for full details.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directs the use of GPS-enabled rovers for land consolidation to ensure transparency and curb corruption at the grassroots level.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
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.
Conservationists accuse KPCL of forest land diversion violations in the Sharavathi pumped storage project. The 131.81-acre proposal sparks widespread criticism. Read the full report.
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.
Kerala's 2025 land regularisation SOP, stemming from a 2023 Act amendment, promises relief for small holders but appears to shield major political and commercial violators in Idukki and beyond. Read the full analysis.
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.
A staggering 16% of Earth's land is controlled by a few entities, including the British Royal Family and the Catholic Church. Discover the world's top landowners and their vast holdings.