Human-Elephant Conflict Rises in Jharkhand: WII Study
A new Wildlife Institute of India study reveals habitat loss has turned sporadic human-elephant conflicts into a major menace in Jharkhand. Learn the key findings and solutions.
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Cold Weather, Fog Linked to Pune Leopard Sightings
Wildlife experts reveal how Pune's cold winter and persistent fog are contributing to increased leopard sightings near urban areas. Discover the complex ecological reasons behind this trend.
Illegal mining devastates Almora wetland, migratory birds vanish
The historic Saryu-Gomti wetland in Bageshwar, once a haven for Siberian birds, lies silent due to illegal mining. Locals mourn the loss of biodiversity and tourism. Read the full investigation.
India Reacts to Hindu Deity Statue Demolition at Border
India urges dialogue after Thailand military allegedly destroys Lord Vishnu statue in disputed border area. Read India's official statement and the latest updates.
NIB destroys over 2,100 kg of seized ganja in Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu's Narcotics Intelligence Bureau incinerated 2,106 kg of seized ganja near Trichy. The massive drug destruction follows 289 recent cases. Read the full report on the state's crackdown.
Life sentence for three in Ludhiana cop murder case
A Ludhiana court sentences three men to life for murdering a head constable in 2022. Two women get 2 years jail for destroying evidence. Read the full details of the violent ambush and trial.
PTR Violations: Resort Construction Flouts Supreme Court Norms
Owner of a premises near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve core area accused of violating SC & NTCA norms by moving construction material through protected forest and draining waste into tiger habitat. Activists plan legal action.
Rinkhals: The Cobra Mimic That Spits Venom & Plays Dead
Discover the Rinkhals, South Africa's adaptable snake that spits venom, feigns death, and thrives in suburbs. Learn about its unique survival tactics, habitat, and diet.
Einstein's Relativity Proved by Star Torn Apart by Black Hole
Astronomers witness a star's destruction near a spinning black hole, revealing space-time twisting predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. A breakthrough for gravity studies.
HC Questions NGT's Power Over Punjab's Green Habitat Policy
Punjab & Haryana High Court examines if NGT can strike down Punjab's farmhouse policy. Petitioners warn of irreversible damage to state's low forest cover. Details inside.
Meena Yadav's 'ASTITVA' Exhibition Opens in Delhi
Contemporary artist Meena Yadav's solo show 'ASTITVA – The Essence of Being' launched at Visual Arts Gallery, exploring nature-human dialogue. Read more about the opening ceremony.
ASAVARI's Continuing Tradition 2025 Honors Kathak Legacy
ASAVARI's Continuing Tradition 2025 at India Habitat Centre paid tribute to legendary composers, celebrated Guru Shovana Narayan's 75th year, and released her biography. A night of legacy and artistic continuity.
Rajasthan Tribal Groups Protest Aravalli Mining Threat
Tribal organisations in southern Rajasthan denounce legal moves weakening Aravalli hills protection, warning of existential threat to land, culture, and livelihoods. Read about their historic resistance.
Jharkhand Police Use Drones to Curb Poppy Cultivation
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
Manipur: 600+ Acres of Illicit Poppy Destroyed in Crackdown
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
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!
SC Favors Wildlife, Orders Resorts Off Elephant Corridor
Supreme Court sides with silent animal victims, upholds demolition of resorts on Sigur Plateau elephant corridor. Final hearing set for January 5. Read the full story.
SC Backs Elephants, Orders Resort Removal in Nilgiris
The Supreme Court prioritizes wildlife, ordering resorts on Sigur Plateau's elephant corridors to be dismantled. Final hearing set for January 5. Read the full story.
Patna DM Orders Destruction of 2 Lakh Litres Liquor
Patna District Magistrate Thiyagarajan SM has mandated the destruction of over 2 lakh litres of seized liquor. Strict action is also promised against illegal trade syndicates. Read the full story.
Chennai: ₹33.10 Lakh Housing Scam, 11 Victims Cheated
Chennai police search for Vinoth Babu, who allegedly cheated 11 people of ₹33.10 lakh by promising TNUHDB flats in Tondiarpet. Case registered, investigation ongoing.
Aravalli Mining Ruling Poses Million-Year Threat, Says INTACH
INTACH's Babulal Jaju warns Supreme Court's decision to allow mining in sub-1000m Aravalli hills could cause irreversible ecological damage for millions of years. Urges immediate review.
Gehlot: SC's Aravalli definition invites ecological destruction
Ex-CM Ashok Gehlot calls Supreme Court's 100-metre Aravalli definition a death sentence for 90% of the range, warning of desertification and drought. Urges judicial review.
160 Acres of Mangroves Destroyed in Maharashtra: Study
A detailed satellite study exposes the destruction of 160 acres of mangroves in Raigad, Thane & Palghar. Environmentalists warn of ecological disaster and demand government action. Read more.
16 Acres of Poppy Destroyed by Police in Latehar Forest
Herhunj police in Latehar district eradicated poppy vegetation on 16 acres of forest land using drones and five tractors. Officer Krishnapal Singh Pavaiya details the operation. Read more.
US Designates Illicit Fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying illicit fentanyl as a WMD, escalating the fight against the opioid crisis as a national security threat. Read the full analysis.
Trump Labels Fentanyl a WMD, Expands Anti-Drug Powers
Former US President Donald Trump calls fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction,' pledging to expand presidential powers to combat the drug crisis. Read his full plan.
Trump labels fentanyl a WMD, unleashes military on drug war
US President Donald Trump signs an executive order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, shifting the opioid crisis to a national security threat and authorising military strikes. Read the full story.
Trump calls fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction
US President Donald Trump announces plan to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing nearly 330,000 American deaths. Read the full story for details on the crackdown.
Nilgiris villagers fight eviction, seek land rights
Ajjoor villagers in Nilgiris petition collector to halt forest department eviction, citing 200-year heritage and tax receipts. They threaten legal action if demands are not met.
MLAs Get Legal Notice Over Nagarhole-Bandipur Safari Plan
Mysuru advocate serves legal notices to MLAs, warning that reviving safari in core tiger habitat violates Supreme Court order. Read the full details and implications.
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