Dhar forest department starts a comprehensive wildlife census covering 100,000 hectares. 200 personnel to use camera traps for tigers & leopards, aiding future conservation plans. #WildlifeCensus #MadhyaPradesh
Three Kerala forest personnel missing during the National Tiger Census in Bonacaud were safely located in Iruthode. The team lost communication after taking a wrong path. Read the full rescue details.
Forest personnel in Krishnagiri chased over 20 elephants from Sanamavu to Denkanikottai reserve forest to prevent crop damage. Officials have warned villagers to stay safe. Read more.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma states eviction drives will persist to clear encroachments from forest and government land. Over 1.29 lakh bighas already reclaimed. Details inside.
A tiger attacked and killed cows in two Madikeri villages, Badaga Banangala and Hathur. Forest officials have inspected the sites and launched operations to rescue the big cat. Read more.
Fear of leopard attacks forces candidates in Pune's Ambegaon, Manchar & Junnar to end campaigning by dusk, altering election strategies ahead of Dec 2 polls. Discover how big cats are impacting democracy.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Assistant Conservator of Forests files police complaint against illegal attempt to occupy forest land in Mudigere sub-division. Read the full investigation details.
A private individual's shocking claim over 517 acres of forest land in Bengaluru's Kengeri has triggered public outrage. The government must act swiftly to protect this vital green space from encroachment.
Devastating forest fires in Bageshwar district have destroyed vast woodlands, forcing wild animals towards human settlements and raising fears of conflict. Authorities struggle to contain the early-season blaze.
Maharashtra government issues landmark resolution granting Gram Sabhas exclusive authority to issue transit permits for minor forest produce, ending decade-long conflict.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve director recommends suspension of forest officer caught taking Rs 40,000 bribe for tree felling permission. Read the full investigation details.
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
Maharashtra forest officials seize Khair wood logs smuggled from Gujarat, leading to suspensions of Navsari RFO and forester over negligence and corruption allegations.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
Andhra Pradesh launches tiger census from December 1. Nallamala forest now home to 87 tigers as population shows remarkable recovery. Learn about the counting methods.
Panic erupted in Kishorimohanpur village after tiger pug marks were discovered. Forest department teams are patrolling the area. Read latest updates on the big cat sighting.
Forest officers in Maharashtra's Junnar nickname leopards 'Sugar babies' as they adapt to sugarcane fields. These predators see humans as backdrop, not danger. Learn how wildlife management is changing.
Locals in Junnar tehsil are chasing leopards at night for social media content, creating serious human-animal conflict risks. Forest officials warn this illegal trend must stop immediately.
Forest department warns 10 villages as 40 elephants enter Sanamavu forest. Herd causing crop damage, 20 deaths in 2 years. Safety guidelines issued.
Forest department successfully captures and releases leopard that strayed from Anamalai Tiger Reserve. The 5-year-old male was attacking livestock in Pollachi range before being safely relocated.
Assam government launches massive drive to reclaim 6000-bigha Lutumari Reserve Forest, evicting 8000 residents in largest-ever conservation effort.
Chhattisgarh's forest department dominates All India Forest Sports Meet 2024, securing back-to-back championships with record medal haul. Witness their historic triumph!
National Green Tribunal serves notices for illegal encroachment of 10.09 acres forest land in Jharsuguda. Next hearing scheduled for January 8, 2026. Read full details.
Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare 126 compartments in Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary within 3 months, protecting 1,000 sq km of biodiversity.
Top Karnataka forest officials absent from human-animal conflict zones, sparking debate between wildlife activists and department. Learn how this affects conflict mitigation efforts.
Authorities discover illegal Khair wood depot in Garhshankar's Cholang area. Locals demand immediate action against forest mafia operations. Full investigation underway.
Assam government reclaims 193 sq km encroached forest land since 2021, grants land titles to 4,673 tribal families under Forest Rights Act. Historic milestone for indigenous communities.
A viral 'tiger' photo in Junnar, Pune, is confirmed as AI-generated, causing panic in a leopard-conflict zone. The Forest Department warns of strict legal action against misinformation.
A shocking incident in Surat as Assistant Conservator of Forests P Prajapati was discovered with bullet injuries inside his vehicle near Kamrej. The officer remains critical while authorities investigate the circumstances.