Striped Tiger Butterfly Named Chandigarh's State Symbol
Chandigarh officially designates the Striped Tiger Butterfly as its state butterfly after a selection process involving public voting and wildlife board approval.
Chandigarh officially designates the Striped Tiger Butterfly as its state butterfly after a selection process involving public voting and wildlife board approval.
Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai celebrates the birth of three lion cubs, highlighting its ongoing conservation efforts and role as a key wildlife attraction in Maharashtra.
Mohali Municipal Corporation restructures waste management into six zones post-delimitation. New RMC points planned to tackle rising waste. Read about the sanitation overhaul.
A young leopard was rescued from an open well in Jamnia Khurd by Indore forest officials. The operation highlights the success of the Integrated Human-Wildlife Coexistence Model.
A sambar deer trapped in a 40ft well in Alme village, Pune, was rescued in a 4-hour joint operation by forest dept & Wildlife SOS. The alert animal was released back into the wild.
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A detailed rescue plan saved a sambar deer from a well in Maharashtra. Using ropes and nets, a team gently extracted the distressed mammal without injury. Read the full story.
Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife approves iron ore mining in Chandrapur's vital wildlife corridor, sending proposal to NBWL. Experts warn of irreversible damage to tiger habitat and increased human-wildlife conflict. 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.
Maharashtra's wildlife board approves iron ore mining in a vital tiger corridor near Tadoba, sparking conservation fears. Experts warn of increased human-wildlife conflict.
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.
Maharashtra saw over 32.7 lakh new vehicle registrations in 2025, a 13.5% annual increase. Mumbai alone added 3 lakh vehicles, intensifying traffic and pollution woes. Explore the full data breakdown.
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.
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.
Maharashtra's State Institute of Disaster Management (SIDM) proposal is under final govt review. The ₹184.94 crore Nagpur MIHAN campus aims to be a nodal hub for training and research. Read more.
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
Maharashtra's human-wildlife conflict escalates with Rs 10,000 crore annual crop loss and over 50 human deaths. MP Medha Kulkarni urges immediate government action to protect farmers and communities.
A CAG report criticizes Karnataka for delays in creating a flood and landslide action plan, urging better disaster authority function. Read the key findings.
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik honoured the Transit Treatment Centre rescue team in Nagpur for their crucial role in urban wildlife rescue operations. Read about their heroic efforts.
At the Sanctuary Wildlife Awards 2025 in Mumbai, a leopard photo won top prize. Expert Bittu Sahgal criticises Maharashtra's leopard sterilisation plan, blaming sugarcane farming for conflicts. Read more.
A fatal road accident involving a nilgai in Dewas district claims a priest's life, highlighting the urgent need for wildlife population control. The state's pilot project using BOMA technique shows initial success.
A 65-year-old woman was attacked by a bear in Uttarkashi's Pahi village. This marks the 13th such attack in 2024. Officials cite poor waste management as a key cause. Read more.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Discover Arunachal Pradesh's untouched wilderness with 6 hidden wildlife sanctuaries housing rare species like red pandas, tigers, and exotic birds. Perfect for nature lovers seeking adventure!
Junnar forest division launches India's maiden leopard sterilisation pilot to control population growth and reduce human-animal conflict. A preventive approach inspired by African wildlife management.
India's tiger conservation success creates new challenges as abundant resources push populations beyond capacity, exposing communities to dangerous conflicts. Read expert analysis.
Forest officers in Maharashtra's Junnar nickname leopards 'Sugar babies' as they adapt to sugarcane fields. These predators see humans as backdrop, not danger. Learn how wildlife management is changing.
Exclusive investigation reveals thriving illegal monitor lizard meat trade in Hyderabad markets. Poaching drives species decline despite strict wildlife protection laws with severe penalties.
Maharashtra's human-leopard conflict escalates as PMO intervenes, transferring crisis to National Tiger Conservation Authority. Key developments and forest department challenges revealed.