India has 718 snow leopards, 400 in Ladakh
India's first scientific survey finds 718 snow leopards, with Ladakh home to over half. Discover their habitat, diet, and how India is protecting this elusive mountain guardian.
India's first scientific survey finds 718 snow leopards, with Ladakh home to over half. Discover their habitat, diet, and how India is protecting this elusive mountain guardian.
Forest Department captures male leopard in Junnar after a series of fatal attacks, including an 8-year-old boy. DNA tests pending. Read about the escalating human-leopard conflict in Pune district.
An 8-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune's Junnar. Forest officials trapped a leopard, but villagers demand long-term solutions to human-animal conflict. Read more.
Stay ahead with Pune's major updates for Dec 16, 2025: civic alerts, traffic & metro news, weather conditions, and key political developments. Watch the full video for details.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces a network of road tunnels and a Ring Road to decongest Pune. Rs 3,000 crore civic projects inaugurated, aiming to position Pune as a future AI and GCC hub.
An 8-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune's Junnar, marking the third child death in two months. The Forest Department seeks permission to eliminate the animal as human-leopard conflict escalates. Read more.
India's first comprehensive survey finds 718 snow leopards, with Ladakh hosting over 400. Discover the conservation efforts protecting this endangered species.
An 8-year-old boy was killed by a leopard in Pargaon village, Junnar. This is the fourth human death in leopard attacks in the region since October. Forest officials seek permission to eliminate the animal.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated key projects worth Rs 3,000 crore in Pune, marking the start of the civic poll campaign. He outlined Pune's role as a growth engine and data hub.
Honorary wildlife wardens in Nagpur have submitted urgent measures to NMC after leopard attacks injured 7. They cite stray animals & garbage as key attractants. Read the full plan.
Leopard sightings in Pune's Aundh and University areas led to panic, then a wave of hilarious AI-generated memes. Discover how 'Bibtya' became a viral symbol of city life.
A male leopard was safely rescued from a coffee estate in Mysuru's H.D. Kote taluk after a tense 6-hour operation by forest officials. Read about the successful wildlife rescue mission.
A leopard has been sighted again at Pune airport. Forest officials say reduced flight noise due to the IndiGo crisis has made the big cat more relaxed, increasing capture chances. Read the full story.
Pune forest officials receive training from South African wildlife experts to tackle escalating human-leopard conflict in Junnar and urban sightings. Learn about the new strategies.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Pune gears up for municipal elections with plans for 4,000+ polling stations across 41 wards for 35.51 lakh voters. Preparations underway as officials finalize locations and verify electoral rolls.
Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Pune houses 113 leopards, double its capacity, forcing two big cats to share a single 250sqm enclosure. Officials cite a surge in human-animal conflicts. Read more.
A leopard was captured on CCTV in Pune's Pashan-Sutarwadi area early Friday. Forest officials confirm authenticity and install camera traps. Residents advised caution.
Pune Municipal Corporation plans a week-long crackdown on illegal study rooms, hostels & eateries causing public inconvenience. New rules for PG facilities & libraries coming. Read more.
A leopard was spotted in Pune's Pashan and Sutarwadi areas on Friday. Forest officials confirm sighting, step up surveillance, and warn against fake AI-generated images spreading fear. Read for details and safety advice.
Tersicoccus phoenicis, a bacterium found in NASA clean rooms, survives in a dormant state, undetectable by standard tests. This discovery forces a rethink of planetary protection and sterilization protocols worldwide. Read more.
A 42-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Pauri Garhwal, marking the third fatal attack in the district within a month. Public anger over rising human-wildlife conflict intensifies. Read more.
Get the latest Pune news for Dec 4, 2025. Stay informed on civic updates, traffic alerts, weather, and key political developments. Watch the full video for details.
Udhmatpura village in Gujarat's Kheda district remains on high alert after a leopard attack left four injured. Forest teams are searching for the elusive big cat. Read for safety updates.
A reported leopard sighting near Ramnadi in Bavdhan led to a large public gathering, disrupting forest officials' search. Authorities urge citizens to avoid crowding potential leopard movement areas.
A leopard responsible for killing a woman and injuring eight others in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been captured in a bait trap. Read how the forest team's operation brought relief to terrified villagers.
A two-week garbage standoff at Pune's Clover Centre over waste segregation and alleged extra charges raises serious health and fire hazards. Read the full story.
A leopard attack in Unmatpura village near Nadiad injured four people. Forest teams are searching. Read the full details of the incident and official response here.
A leopard was confirmed near NDA-Pashan road in Pune after midnight. Forest officials investigate if it's the same big cat from Aundh. Bavdhan Van Udyan closed. Stay cautious.
A Pune court has convicted seven Bangladeshi women for illegal entry and stay. The judge ordered their deportation after converting their jail time into a sentence. Read the full details of the case.