The Indian government has established detailed Standard Operating Procedures for approving religious sites within protected forest and wildlife zones. Learn about the new rules and their implications.
The arrest of Govinda, a key accused in multiple wildlife crimes, has led forest officers to apprehend three more suspects in the MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Read how this breakthrough is helping crack organised syndicates.
Poacher Govinda, the main accused in the brutal 2025 tiger killing in Karnataka's MM Hills, was arrested at Mysuru railway station after a five-year manhunt. Read about his dramatic escapes and the investigation.
A visual journey across India on January 9, 2026. From Kochi's sunset to Amritsar's chill and Assam's wildlife, explore the day's best photos. See the gallery now!
A visual journey from Kochi to Assam: See breathtaking photos of winter scenes, wildlife, and daily life across India on a chilly January day. Explore the gallery now!
A vital 26km forest road in Krishnagiri is closed after Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary creation, forcing a 40km detour. Locals and tourists demand a solution. Read more.
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
Haryana's wildlife department urges NHAI to redesign the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as a wildlife corridor with underpasses and speed control after a series of fatal leopard accidents. Read the full plan.
A protected black panther died after falling on a live transformer in Goa's Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary. Forest officials discovered the carcass near a shrine. Read the full report.
India's Project Cheetah gets a 2026 boost with 3 suspected pregnancies at Kuno & Gandhi Sagar. A fresh batch of 8 cheetahs from Botswana arrives in February. Read the latest updates.
In a worrying sign, only 700-1,200 Bar-headed geese remain at a Gadag lake, a drastic drop from the usual 7,000. Their early exit points to ecological distress. Read more on this wildlife mystery.
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.
A non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued from a washing machine in an Andheri home. Wildlife expert Prabhu Swami safely released it, highlighting urban wildlife encounters. Learn safety tips.
Gujarat emerges as a top birding hub with over 8.33 lakh local & migratory birds in 2024-25. Discover how conservation efforts made the state a safe haven for avian species.
Rajasthan govt alters National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary boundaries, denotifying 730 hectares to grant land titles to 40,000 households. Read how this historic move resolves decades-old issues.
Wildlife authorities in Chilika have launched a massive 24x7 anti-poaching operation with drones and 80 personnel to safeguard lakhs of migratory birds during the New Year 2026 demand surge. Read how they're protecting the avian visitors.
The skeletal remains discovered in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary have been identified as Govind Lal, 55, missing for two months. Police suspect wild animal attack. Read the latest details.
Forest department's 'distance certificates' for commercial units near Nahargarh Wildlife Sanctuary face criticism for contradicting legal boundaries. Experts question validity. Read the full investigation.
Bihar's Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary gets NTCA's in-principle approval to become a tiger reserve. The move aims to boost big cat conservation and eco-tourism. Read more about the state's new wildlife initiatives.
After a five-day disruption, Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi picnic spot reopens as two wild tuskers return to Bharatpur forest. Forest officials used smart, non-forceful tactics to guide them back. Read how they did it.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
Two tuskers from Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary entered Sikharchandi, Bhubaneswar, prompting an indefinite ban on picnics and visitor activities to prevent human-elephant conflict.
Odisha makes history by inducting its first all-women anti-poaching squad into Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. Trained for three months, these tribal women will combat wildlife crime. Read their inspiring story.
A high-level NBWL team visited Sagar to inspect the Sharavathi pumped storage project site in the lion-tailed macaque sanctuary. They met with the local MLA and environmentalists to discuss concerns.
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.
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.
Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers seized two protected Indian star tortoises from a Sayajibaug employee's house in Vadodara. The reptiles were handed over to forest officials. 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.