10 Kg Charas Seized, Two Arrested at Kanpur Railway Station
RPF & NCB arrest two smugglers with 10 kg charas worth Rs 1 crore at Kanpur Central. Read the full details of the cross-border drug bust operation.
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Ludhiana in Top 10 for Road Deaths from Bad Infrastructure
Ludhiana records 400 road deaths in 2023, ranking 7th nationally for fatalities due to poor roads. Experts warn the crisis is under-reported. Read the full investigation.
BIS Overhauls Textile, Safety Standards to Meet Global Norms
India's BIS introduces 30+ new voluntary standards for textiles, smart mobility & safety sectors to align with global benchmarks, easing exports. Key focus on modernizing 40-year-old textile norms.
3 Bengaluru Police Inspectors Suspended After Major Drug Bust
Three Bengaluru police inspectors suspended for negligence following a major interstate drug bust worth Rs 1.2 crore. Details on the raid and separate arrests revealed.
Drugs worth Rs 1.2 crore seized in Bengaluru, 4 arrested
Maharashtra ANTF, Mumbai Police, and Bengaluru Police in a joint raid seized 4.2 kg of mephedrone and 17 kg of raw material. Four arrested in connection with the illicit drug trafficking network.
Drug Raw Materials Worth Rs 1.2 Cr Seized in Joint Raids
Maharashtra ANTF & Karnataka Police conducted joint raids in Bengaluru & Belagavi, seizing chemicals worth Rs 1.2 crore. Home Minister clarifies value, details arrests. #DrugBust #KarnatakaPolice
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.
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.
NCB busts drug network, arrests 5 with 4kg hashish oil
NCB's Vizag unit, with RPF, arrests 5 & seizes 4kg hashish oil at Duvvada station, dismantling a Kerala-Andhra drug trafficking network. Public urged to report via helpline 1933.
Cocaine found hidden in bread on Mumbai-Bengaluru bus
Bengaluru police arrest a Nigerian national for smuggling cocaine concealed inside a loaf of bread on a bus from Mumbai. Details of the unique concealment method revealed.
Man arrested in Mumbai for possessing ₹80 lakh whale vomit
Kurla police and forest officials nab a 28-year-old from Gujarat for illegal possession of 627 grams of ambergris, valued at ₹80 lakh. Read the full details of the wildlife crime bust.
ACB Recovers Rs 6 Lakh from Haryana Police Team in Rajasthan
Rajasthan ACB intercepts a Haryana Police cyber cell team, seizing Rs 6 lakh in suspected bribe money in Didwana-Kuchaman. Probe initiated under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full details.
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 Winners Announced
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards saw record entries, crowning hilarious animal photos while supporting global conservation. See the funniest shots!
NCB seizes 50 kg ganja worth Rs 85 lakh at Lucknow station
NCB Lucknow seized 50 kg of ganja from Bihar bound for Punjab at Charbagh Railway Station. Two arrested, supplier hunt on. Read the full operation details.
Rs 85 Crore Drug Factory Busted in Barmer, One Arrested
In a major crackdown, police raided an illegal MD drug factory in Barmer's Kerli village, seizing drugs & chemicals worth Rs 85 crore. One arrested, mastermind on the run. Read the full details.
Wildlife Crime Training for Forest Staff in Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Wildlife Trust of India conducted a 2-day training for 25 Pilibhit forest officials to boost wildlife crime investigation & legal skills. Learn how it strengthens border protection.
Poacher on the run for 12 years arrested in tiger case
A key accused in a 2013 tiger poaching case has been arrested after evading capture for 12 years. The arrest highlights the ongoing fight against wildlife crime networks. Read more.
Tiger Found Dead in Chhattisgarh, Suspected Poaching
A young male tiger was found dead with missing claws and canines in Ghui forest range near Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve. Officials suspect poaching and illegal wildlife trade. Read the full investigation details.
Karnataka Deploys Canine Squads in Tiger Reserves
Karnataka's forest department deploys 10 specially trained Belgian Malinois dogs across its five tiger reserves, a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to strengthen anti-poaching efforts and wildlife conservation.
5 Agents Arrested for Trafficking Indians to Myanmar Scam Hubs
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau dismantles a network luring job seekers to cyber crime centres in Myanmar. 5 agents arrested, 45 victims rescued. Stay alert to fraudulent job offers.
Red Sand Boa Smuggling Racket Busted in Buxar, 3 Held
Buxar forest officials, with WCCB, bust an illegal wildlife trade ring, seizing a rare red sand boa snake. Three suspects detained in a late-night raid. Read more.
Gujarat police portal cleans up bizarre profession list
Gujarat home department orders immediate cleanup of police citizen portal after TOI report highlights outdated categories like beggar and juggler. All such entries removed by Tuesday.
9 Convicted in Alipurduar Wildlife Crime Cases
Alipurduar court convicts nine individuals in four separate wildlife crime cases, sentencing each to three years in jail and a Rs 50,000 fine for offenses involving hog deer, tokay geckos, barking deer, and a pangolin.
Dewas road accident: Priest dies after hitting nilgai
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.
Karnataka officials boost wildlife crime coordination
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Arunachal's Hidden Wildlife Sanctuaries Revealed
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!
UP's Two Decorated IPS Officers Retire After Glorious Careers
Daljit Singh Chawdhary and Tilotma Verma, both 1990-batch IPS officers, retired from Uttar Pradesh Police after distinguished careers marked by anti-dacoity operations and global wildlife enforcement leadership.
India's First Leopard Sterilisation Trial in Pune
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.
Shah: Permanent solutions for Naxalism, Northeast, J&K
Home Minister Amit Shah announces Modi government's permanent solutions to security challenges while urging state police to collaborate with NCB against narcotics networks. Read the full story.
Hyderabad's Illegal Monitor Lizard Meat Trade Exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals thriving illegal monitor lizard meat trade in Hyderabad markets. Poaching drives species decline despite strict wildlife protection laws with severe penalties.
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