Maharashtra GR empowers Gram Sabhas on forest rights
Maharashtra government issues landmark resolution granting Gram Sabhas exclusive authority to issue transit permits for minor forest produce, ending decade-long conflict.
Maharashtra government issues landmark resolution granting Gram Sabhas exclusive authority to issue transit permits for minor forest produce, ending decade-long conflict.
Kerala forest department launches three-phase tiger census covering 673 blocks. Training by Periyar and Parambikulam Foundations. Data collection until March 2026.
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.
Viral footage from Jhalana Leopard Reserve misidentified as city incident. Forest officials confirm multiple leopard sightings in Jaipur urban areas. Read about wildlife management challenges.
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.
Bihar's environment minister Pramod Kumar sanctions major infrastructure projects including staff housing and eco-tourism expansion at Valmiki Tiger Reserve to boost conservation and tourism.
A 58-year-old woman was killed in a tiger attack near Mudumalai Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. Forest officials have launched search operations and issued safety alerts to local villagers.
A 65-year-old tribal woman was killed by a tiger while grazing goats in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Forest officials deploy teams and cameras to monitor the area. Read more about the incident and safety measures.
Karnataka installs 110 CCTV cameras for 24/7 surveillance on NH-766 through Bandipur Tiger Reserve to prevent wildlife accidents and monitor traffic violations.
Maharashtra Forest Department releases a radio-collared tigress in Chandoli National Park, raising the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve population to four. Watch her journey to strengthen biodiversity.
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.
Forest department team rescues tigress responsible for farmer's death along with three cubs near Mysuru. Expert operation conducted by wildlife veterinarians and sharp shooters.
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.
Serious environmental violations threaten Similipal Tiger Reserve. Unregulated construction, tree felling, and plastic dumping reported in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Urgent action needed to protect Odisha's wildlife.
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.
All safari and trekking activities in Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves suspended indefinitely after conflict tiger seriously injures forest watcher. Authorities launch massive search operation.
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.
Karnataka forest authorities clarify that recent tiger attacks near Bandipur were defensive incidents, not indicating man-eating tendencies. Experts explain human-wildlife conflict dynamics.
Disturbing footage reveals two men handling tiger cubs in Karnataka as authorities investigate the disappearance of their mother, missing for three weeks. Wildlife crime suspected.
Shocking discovery in Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve as three tiger cubs die under mysterious circumstances, prompting CID investigation and forest department action.