Bagalkot district office complex was searched after a bomb threat email received on December 12. Authorities conducted checks as similar threats targeted multiple DC offices. Read for details.
Ghaziabad Municipal Corporation unveils a Rs 5 crore skywalk in Sai Upvan and a Rs 15.12 crore Hindon Biodiversity Park under AMRUT 2.0, aiming to create a major green lung for the city. Explore the details.
Karnataka High Court issues interim order protecting 371 trees near Cantonment Station. No trees can be cut without permission. Next hearing on Feb 13, 2026. Read the full story.
Karnataka High Court intervenes to protect Bengaluru's green cover, restraining tree felling at a Cantonment site and issuing notices to key ministries and state bodies. Read the full story.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announced Hansi will be declared the state's 23rd district. The formal notification will be issued within a week. Read about the historical significance and development projects.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals a biodiversity tag protecting 371 trees on railway land in Bengaluru was withdrawn due to legal restrictions. Read about the implications for the city's green cover.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Hansi will be the state's 23rd district. The move, part of a Rs 77.3 crore development push, honors the town's historical significance. Read more.
Dr Navneet Singh of ZSI Kolkata receives the Prof. T.N. Ananthakrishnan Award for his groundbreaking work on moths, butterflies, and insect biodiversity. Discover his key contributions.
Telangana High Court demands compliance reports on Navy's ELF radar project in Vikarabad, focusing on biodiversity impact and compensatory afforestation. Next hearing in Jan 2026.
Indian scientists discover two new species of polychaete worms in East Midnapore, highlighting coastal biodiversity and pollution resilience. Read the full report.
ASI serves notice to ropeway firm for unauthorized constructions at Raigad Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Heritage experts warn of potential loss of status if violations continue. Read the full story.
Scientists confirm the rediscovery of the elusive bamboo shrimp in Karnataka, ending a 70-year absence. The last unverified sighting was in 1951. Read more about this ecological breakthrough.
Experts warn that isolated forest conservation efforts in Karnataka are failing. Success requires active involvement of local communities. Read the full analysis.
Technical snags in EVMs brought from Madhya Pradesh disrupted voting in Karjat and Khopoli municipal polls. Read details on polling percentages and official statements.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces ODOP 2.0 and 'One District, One Cuisine' to promote traditional products & food. Aim is global markets, exports, and rural jobs. Read details.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath rebrands the state's culinary identity with ODOP 2.0 and 'One District, One Cuisine'. Aim: boost exports, jobs, and take local products global. Read more.
UP govt abandons Ramsar tag for Dhanauri wetland near Noida airport, opts for a 112-hectare biodiversity park. Core wetland to be preserved, but construction ban avoided. Read the full story.
Schools in Amritsar observed Wildlife Conservation Day with rallies, pledges, and awareness programs. Students learned about protecting endangered species and biodiversity. Join the movement for conservation!
A 50-hectare urban forest, Nagar Van Merakum Tzuin, launched in Mokokchung village. The project aims to boost biodiversity conservation and environmental education in Nagaland's urban landscape. Read more.
Clashes between political workers disrupt local body elections in Maharashtra, with incidents reported across 10 districts including Raigad, Beed, and Pune. Stay updated on the latest developments.
Results for Maharashtra's local body elections in the Konkan division are out. See how Thane, Raigad, Palghar, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg voted and what it means for state politics.
The coppersmith barbet is now Amravati's official city bird after winning an online poll. Discover how this vibrant bird triumphed and what it means for urban biodiversity.
A 24-year-old man in Raigad's Tal village confessed to strangling his 75-year-old neighbour to rob her gold and repay online loan debts. Police have remanded him till Dec 5.
The 8th Namdapha Butterfly Festival in Arunachal Pradesh documented 126 species, uniting conservationists & communities for Himalayan biodiversity. Read more.
Discover the 5 animal species declared extinct since 2012. Learn about the causes and why their loss is a urgent call for wildlife conservation.
Discover 5 animal species declared extinct in recent years due to human activities. Learn about conservation failures and why protecting wildlife matters now more than ever.
India will establish its first dedicated coral reef research centre in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to protect marine biodiversity and study climate change impacts. This initiative marks a significant step in marine conservation.
Delhi government's revenue department proposes restructuring the capital into 13 districts with new names. The draft plan aims for better administrative efficiency. Read more about the proposed changes.
Mumbai police arrested 27-year-old Nabil Khan for stealing a hair wig worth ₹35,000 from Mohammed Ali Road shop. Accused confessed to theft due to hair loss concerns.
Electronic voting machines commissioned for Lai Autonomous District Council election on December 3. All 111 polling stations prepared with technical support from BEL engineers.