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.
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Central Railway FY26 revenue up 5%, passenger traffic soars
Central Railway's passenger earnings hit Rs 5,881 crore in Apr-Dec 2025, a 5% rise. Over 1.2 billion passengers travelled, with suburban and non-suburban networks showing strong growth. Read the full analysis.
Young Leopard Rescued from Open Well in Indore Village
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.
Sambar deer rescued from 40ft well in Pune village
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.
8 Best Countries for Wildlife Tourism Worldwide
Discover the top 8 global destinations famous for wildlife, from India's tiger reserves to Africa's great migration. Plan your next adventure to see nature's wonders.
Modern Accident Relief Train with OT Deployed at Manmad
Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
Punjab Wildlife Sanctuary Renamed for Guru Tegh Bahadur
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.
Wildlife Corridor Plan for Gurgaon-Faridabad Road After Leopard Deaths
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.
MP to Frame Wildlife SOP After Cheetah, Tiger Deaths
Following a cheetah's road death and repeated tiger fatalities on tracks, MP Forest Dept. will meet NHAI & Railways to create a wildlife safety SOP for linear infrastructure.
Mother, Daughter Killed by Train in Salem's Mecheri
A 54-year-old woman and her 25-year-old daughter died after being hit by a locomotive near Mecheri in Salem district. Read the full details of the tragic accident and the police investigation.
Snake Found in Mumbai Washing Machine, Expert Rescues
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 Tops India in Railway Projects: Rs 3.5 Lakh Cr Investment
Maharashtra emerges as India's railway development leader with 35 mega projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Discover how this investment transforms Mumbai and Vidarbha's connectivity.
Shatabdi Moves Prematurely, Passengers Injured in Chandigarh
Panic at Chandigarh station as Kalka-Delhi Shatabdi moves early, injuring dozens. GRP files FIR, Railways orders probe. Victim calls it a 'dance of death'. Details inside.
RPF Constable Saves Woman from Train Accident in Ujjain
RPF Head Constable Ramashray Pal heroically rescued a 48-year-old woman who fell between a moving train and the platform at Ujjain railway station. Read about his brave act.
Ahmedabad: Truck kills man, 70, wife loses leg in Zundal bridge accident
A 70-year-old man died and his wife's leg was amputated after a speeding truck hit their scooter near Zundal bridge in Ahmedabad. Police have registered a case against the driver. Read the full report.
BEST Bus Accident in Bhandup Kills 4 Pedestrians
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a BEST bus mows down pedestrians in Mumbai's Bhandup, killing four. Details on the tragic accident and police investigation.
Western Railway's 2025: Full Electrification, 97% Punctuality
Western Railway achieved 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and digital transformation in 2025. Explore its safety, heritage, and infrastructure milestones. Read the full report.
Train Fire in Andhra: 1 Dead, Coaches Detached to Stop Blaze
One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Visakhapatnam. Officials suspect the blaze started in the linen storage area. Read for details on rescue, investigation, and helpline numbers.
Haryana gets Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 poaching cases
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.
Varanasi Railway's Accident Relief Trains Get 5S Certification
Varanasi railway division's accident relief trains and medical van achieve 5S work management certification, a first for North Eastern Railway. Read about the systematic Japanese techniques used.
Indian Star Tortoises rescued from Vadodara home
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.
5 killed in Shahjahanpur train accident at railway crossing
Five people died after a passenger train hit their vehicle at an unmanned crossing in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur. Details on the tragic accident and ongoing investigation.
New Safety Approach Needed for Elephant Deaths on Railways
Repeated elephant deaths on railway lines call for an urgent, tech-driven safety system to track wildlife movement. A new approach is needed to prevent future tragedies.
Railway staff felicitated for ensuring safe elephant passage
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
India's First Elevated Railway Terminal Proposed in Yelahanka
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
Assam's Elephant-Train Collision Crisis: 8 Killed, Solutions Stalled
After 8 elephants died in a train collision in Hojai, Assam, railway authorities struggle to identify new elephant corridors. Learn about the stalled 2024 plans for underpasses and the tech saving lives.
Kerala Road Accidents: 3 Killed in Palakkad, Kottayam
A mother-daughter duo died in a tipper truck hit in Palakkad, while a youth succumbed to injuries in Kottayam. Details on the fatal road accidents and police investigations.
Student, Unidentified Man Killed Crossing Tracks in Tiruvallur
A 17-year-old pharmacy student and an unidentified man died after being hit by trains near Kadambathur station. Locals blame lack of safe crossing despite decade-long demands.
Western Railway motorman killed in shunting accident at Virar
Motorman Dilip Kumar Sahu was hit by the Amritsar Express during shunting duty at Virar yard. Western Railway has announced ex-gratia and a compassionate appointment for his family.
8 Trains Cancelled in Chakradharpur Due to Elephant Movement
South Eastern Railway cancels 8 trains in Chakradharpur division from Dec 22-24 due to increased elephant movement on tracks. This is the third such cancellation in quick succession.
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