Leopard Injures Two in Nanded's Naigaon Industrial Area
A leopard attacked two people in Nanded's Naigaon industrial area on Saturday. Forest department confirms first leopard sighting in the region. Both victims receiving treatment.
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Bageshwar forest fires force wildlife into villages
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 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.
Forest officer suspended for bribe in Pilibhit
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 Dept Protects Elephants in Saranda
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
Gujarat Forest Officials Suspended in Khair Wood Racket
Maharashtra forest officials seize Khair wood logs smuggled from Gujarat, leading to suspensions of Navsari RFO and forester over negligence and corruption allegations.
Karnataka Forest Minister Acts Against Rs 30k Cr Land Grab
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
AP Tiger Census Starts Dec 1: 87 Tigers in Nallamala
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.
Tiger pug marks create panic in Kolkata village
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.
Maharashtra Plans Leopard Census in Sugarcane Fields
Rising leopard conflicts in Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik prompt a first-of-its-kind census in agricultural landscapes. Experts reveal the technical challenges and urgent need for data.
PMO Steps In: Maharashtra Leopard Crisis Escalates
Maharashtra's human-leopard conflict escalates as PMO intervenes, transferring crisis to National Tiger Conservation Authority. Key developments and forest department challenges revealed.
Leopard rescued from Nagpur building in dramatic operation
A leopard entered a residential building in Nagpur's Bhandewadi area, creating panic. Forest department successfully tranquilized and rescued the 3-4 year old big cat. Read the full story.
Tigress 'Queen of Sahyadri' Released in Chandoli Park
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.
Elephant herd alert in Krishnagiri forest area
Forest department warns 10 villages as 40 elephants enter Sanamavu forest. Herd causing crop damage, 20 deaths in 2 years. Safety guidelines issued.
Leopard captured in Pollachi, released in Anamalai forests
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 to evict 8000 people from Lutumari Reserve Forest
Assam government launches massive drive to reclaim 6000-bigha Lutumari Reserve Forest, evicting 8000 residents in largest-ever conservation effort.
Chhattisgarh Wins All India Forest Sports Meet 2024
Chhattisgarh's forest department dominates All India Forest Sports Meet 2024, securing back-to-back championships with record medal haul. Witness their historic triumph!
NGT Notices for Forest Land Encroachment in Odisha
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.
Maharashtra ACB: Revenue, Police Top Corruption List
Maharashtra ACB data reveals Revenue, Land Records, and Police departments lead in corruption cases for 2025. 155 officials from Revenue caught accepting bribes. Explore the full report.
SC Directs Jharkhand to Create Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary
Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare 126 compartments in Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary within 3 months, protecting 1,000 sq km of biodiversity.
Karnataka Forest Officials Missing from Conflict Areas
Top Karnataka forest officials absent from human-animal conflict zones, sparking debate between wildlife activists and department. Learn how this affects conflict mitigation efforts.
Illegal Khair Wood Depot Found in Garhshankar
Authorities discover illegal Khair wood depot in Garhshankar's Cholang area. Locals demand immediate action against forest mafia operations. Full investigation underway.
Assam reclaims 1.45L bighas forest land, gives tribal rights
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.
Forest Officer Shot in Car: Critical in Surat
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.
Mysuru Tiger Attacks Were Accidental: Forest Officials
Karnataka forest authorities clarify that recent tiger attacks near Bandipur were defensive incidents, not indicating man-eating tendencies. Experts explain human-wildlife conflict dynamics.
3 Tiger Cubs Die in Karnataka Reserve, CID Probe Ordered
Shocking discovery in Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve as three tiger cubs die under mysterious circumstances, prompting CID investigation and forest department action.
Young Elephant Found Dead in Betla National Park
A juvenile elephant was discovered dead in Jharkhand's Betla National Park, prompting an immediate investigation by forest authorities to determine the cause of death in this protected tiger reserve.
Pune: Shoot Order for Man-Eating Leopard in Junnar
Following multiple fatal attacks on humans, Pune forest officials authorize lethal action against a dangerous leopard prowling Junnar villages. Authorities implement emergency safety measures.
Man-Eating Leopard Shot Dead in Maharashtra's Pune District
A dangerous leopard responsible for multiple attacks on humans in Maharashtra's Pune district has been shot dead by forest officials after an intensive search operation.
Maharashtra's Leopard Attack Safety Measures
Maharashtra government implements comprehensive safety protocol following leopard attack in Pune region. Enhanced monitoring, rapid response teams, and community awareness initiatives launched.
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