Vadodara Municipal Corporation held a crucial meeting with GPCB, CREDAI, and rights panel to combat debris dumping and sewage pollution in the Vishwamitri river. Water quality shows improvement.
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.
Supreme Court sets aside HC order, declares 102-acre Gurramguda forest as govt land. State directed to finalize reserve forest notification within 8 weeks. Read the full story.
A 5.5-foot crocodile entered a private firm on Dabhoi Road, Vadodara. Wildlife Rescue Trust volunteers safely captured the reptile and handed it to the forest department. Read the full story.
Vadodara district collectorate evacuated after a bomb threat email, later declared a hoax. Police suspect links to Ahmedabad school threats and Khalistan elements. Read the full investigation details.
Vadodara Collectorate gets a bomb threat email for the third time, prompting increased security. DCP Manjita Vanjara confirms investigation is underway. Details here.
Vadodara police's SOG unit confiscated a massive illegal stock of e-cigarettes from Ajwa Road. One arrested, another absconding. Read the full details of the raid.
A suspected grenade unearthed in Vadodara's Navapura turned out to be a harmless, decades-old gas grenade. Police have sent it for forensic analysis. Read the full details.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation cleared 30 road projects worth Rs 62 crore in October, but work remains stalled. Officials cite utility surveys, while critics fear cost escalation. Details inside.
Vadodara Central Jail inmates, including convicts, printed 50,000 voter forms for the SIR drive. The jail's press unit, with ₹1.85 crore turnover, is now a key part of the electoral process. Read the full story.
A family of five from Ahmedabad had a miraculous escape after their SUV collided with a truck and caught fire on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway. Read the full details of the incident and the rescue.
Family alleges grave negligence after a patient at Vadodara's GMERS Gotri was given an expired paracetamol drip. Hospital admits error, orders inquiry. Read details.
Massive flight disruptions at Vadodara airport left passengers stranded. Six IndiGo flights cancelled, two delayed over 4 hours. Read about the passenger ordeal and airline response.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
IndiGo cancelled all its flights from Vadodara airport on Friday, disrupting hundreds. Air India operated extra flights to Delhi. Passengers faced chaos and extra costs.
A 35-year-old wild elephant, found sick in Sivagiri forest, was successfully rescued and treated by the Tenkasi forest department. The elephant is now stable under observation. Read about the intensive two-day rescue operation.
About 40 VMC Class-I officers began a two-day mass casual leave, alleging extreme mental stress and arm-twisting by elected representatives. The protest highlights a deep rift between Vadodara's administrative and political wings.
Chhani police in Vadodara arrested a man from Rajasthan after recovering opium worth Rs 14 lakh from his rented residence. Investigation into the drug source is ongoing.
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.
Vadodara Municipal Corporation announces increased CCTV surveillance and security personnel at Sayajibaug park after visitor registration rule faces backlash. Details inside.
The semi-decomposed body of an unidentified man was discovered hanging from a tree in an isolated Vadodara village. Police are investigating the suspected suicide and scanning missing person reports. Read for details.
Vadodara is investing Rs 165 crore in four new sports complexes to reclaim its historic sporting glory and position itself as a support city for the Commonwealth Games 2030. Discover the city's ambitious plans.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
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.
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.