A rogue elephant responsible for 20 deaths in West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, is now in Odisha. Villagers live in fear as forest officials use drones to track the elusive animal. Read about the crisis and local anger.
A 14-year-old girl was found dead in a Maharajganj forest, with family alleging a tiger attack. The brutal incident has sparked panic in the village. Authorities are investigating.
After the brutal killing of forest guard Jitendra Singh by illegal mining mafia in Dholpur, Rajasthan forest department strengthens safety protocols and staff deployment. Read more.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
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.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Three people, including two children, were attacked by an unidentified animal in Barwani's Mojali village. Suffering serious facial injuries, they are being shifted to MY Hospital, Indore. Forest officials suspect a dog.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to establish a high-level joint committee with full decision-making powers to negotiate the reopening of their shared border. Read the latest developments.
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 four-year-old boy was killed by a lioness near Gir forest in Junagadh. During the rescue, a tracker was critically injured by a misfired tranquillizer dart. The incident has sparked fear among local workers.
India declares sensitive stretches of the India-Nepal border high-security zones after arrests of foreign nationals & rising drug smuggling. SSB intensifies patrols.
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.
A 47-year-old woman was killed by a herd of wild elephants near the Katarniaghat forest. Her body was partially eaten by animals. Forest officials advise caution.
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 department kills a male wolf in Bahraich's Saryu river belt after it evaded traps. This is the 9th wolf killed in 3 months amid rising attacks that have killed 12 children. Officials plan a scientific study.
Residents of Turbat, Pakistan, protest the indefinite closure of the Pak-Iran border crossing, demanding the restoration of trade vital for local economy and livelihoods.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
A 61-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Karnataka's Hassan district. The incident highlights the growing human-elephant conflict in the region. Read more.
A 60-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant near Rayakottai, Krishnagiri. The incident highlights the growing human-animal conflict. Read the full report.
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?
An 82-year-old farmer in Kolhapur's Panhala died after a gaur attack. In a separate incident, a forest worker was injured. Forest officials are on alert. Read details.
Two development projects in Karnataka face penalties for initiating work on approximately two acres of forest land without securing mandatory clearances. Learn the details and implications.
A tragic tiger attack in Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve has resulted in the death of a forest staff member. Details on the incident and official statements inside.
A forest watcher was mauled to death by a tiger at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, marking the fourth such fatality near Karnataka's reserves in two months. Read about the incident and the ongoing capture operations.
Afghanistan investigates a border clash with Tajik forces, calls for joint coordination to prevent future incidents. Read the full details and official statements here.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to tackle land grabbing and encroachments, highlighting threats to wildlife habitats in Tumakuru. Read the full story.
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.