Uttarakhand faces a surge in leopard and bear attacks, driven by tiger conservation success and village abandonment. Over 200 human deaths reported from 2014-2024. Explore the causes and holistic solutions needed.
Ludhiana Municipal Corporation proposes adding 110 villages, expanding area from 160 to 400 sq km. Opposition questions civic readiness amid infrastructure gaps. Read the full analysis.
False AI-generated posts about bear sightings cause fear in Bageshwar. Schools affected, forest officials find no evidence. Learn how misinformation impacts communities.
Goa government targets three villages—Caurem Pirla, Harvalem, and Calangute—for a Net-Positive Panchayat model to achieve energy independence through tailored green initiatives. Discover the plan.
Investigation intensifies into teakwood smuggling from Kajur Reserve Forest near Madikeri. 59 logs seized, one staff missing, and insider involvement suspected. Read the latest developments.
Ludhiana's Municipal Corporation approved a major expansion to include 100 villages, renamed landmarks, and addressed civic staffing in its first meeting in 7 months. Read the full details.
A forest watcher was mauled to death by a tiger at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, marking the fourth such fatality near Karnataka's reserves in two months. Read about the incident and the ongoing capture operations.
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government provides basic facilities in 12,492 Scheduled Caste villages under PM Adarsh Gram Yojana, targeting holistic development by 2025-26. Read more.
Discover 8 lesser-known Indian villages from Kerala to Ladakh that offer authentic cultural and natural experiences, perfect for offbeat travellers seeking the real India.
India is set to become the first nation in the Indian Ocean region with over 100 villages certified as 'Tsunami Ready' by UNESCO-IOC. This community-driven initiative boosts coastal resilience against tsunamis and cyclones.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Residents of Gujarat's Kutch district install thousands of CCTV cameras with public donations, creating a community-led security shield along the India-Pakistan border. Discover how this grassroots initiative works.
Explore India's breathtaking forest canopies at Silent Valley, Buxa, and Dandeli. Discover scenic views, rare wildlife, and immersive nature walks. Plan your next adventure!
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
A special audit investigates if Odisha's forest department paid above market rates for 137 all-terrain vehicles bought in 2024 for patrolling and fire control. Details inside.
Tribal groups in Gujarat's Valsad demand Christmas celebrations be limited to registered Christians, citing cultural preservation. Officials clarify no legal basis for such restrictions. Read more.
The Supreme Court has overturned a Rajasthan High Court order, ruling that the state cannot name revenue villages after individuals, as it violates its own 2009 policy aimed at maintaining communal harmony. Read the full legal analysis.
A three-year-old tigress was successfully airlifted from Madhya Pradesh and released in Rajasthan's Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve. Read about her journey and upcoming wild release.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
A safari ban in Bandipur Tiger Reserve ahead of the holiday season leaves Karnataka jungle resorts struggling. Visitors flock to Tamil Nadu's Mudumalai Tiger Reserve instead. Read the full impact analysis.
A young tigress from Pench Tiger Reserve was airlifted to Rajasthan to strengthen the genetic diversity of Ramgarh Vishdhari. Read about this landmark conservation effort.
A tigress was airlifted from Pench Tiger Reserve in MP to Ramgarh Vishdhari in Rajasthan, marking a major step in an inter-state conservation program. Read about the meticulous operation.
Greater Noida villagers challenge GNIDA's claim of 100% sewer connections, highlighting choked drains and sewage backflow. Read the full ground report on the infrastructure dispute.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
In Kashmir's most remote villages, traditional midwives remain crucial for childbirth despite modern hospitals. Discover their enduring role in the Valley's changing landscape.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.