Mettupalayam forest officials arrested eight individuals for possessing a protected star tortoise intended for illegal sale. The accused were remanded to judicial custody under the Wildlife Protection Act.
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.
Forest officials in Madhya Pradesh arrested three men for allegedly poaching a Schedule-I protected blackbuck. The operation recovered meat, hide, and a rifle. Read the full details.
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.
Another midnight attempt to carve an illegal road through protected Aravalli plantation in Faridabad was stopped. Forest department posts permanent guard after residents' complaint.
Faridabad forest officials dug up a 1.5km access route in PLPA-notified land near Celebration Garden to prevent degradation. This crackdown follows a banquet hall demolition in the eco-sensitive Surajkund belt.
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.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
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!
Supreme Court's acceptance of 100m height filter could decimate Aravallis, threatening North India's green lung and desert barrier. Urgent action needed to protect this vital ecosystem.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
Congress criticizes Modi government's new Aravalli definition that excludes 60% hills from protection. Environmental disaster looms as mining threats increase. Read full analysis.
Environmentalists warn Supreme Court's elevation-based Aravalli definition could remove protection from low hills, threatening ecological balance and increasing desert dust in Delhi-NCR.
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!
India enforces Digital Personal Data Protection Act rules eight years after privacy became a fundamental right. Can new regulations protect future generations from AI's data hunger?
Supreme Court mandates Jharkhand to declare 126 compartments in Saranda forest as wildlife sanctuary within 3 months, protecting 1,000 sq km of biodiversity.
Shocking discovery in Biligiri Ranganathaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve as three tiger cubs die under mysterious circumstances, prompting CID investigation and forest department action.
Shock and outrage in Karnataka as three elephants found dead under suspicious circumstances in Khanapur forest, prompting immediate investigation by Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre.
In a significant environmental drive, Karnataka authorities have successfully cleared 50 acres of illegally occupied forest land in Arasinamakki, restoring protected territory and sending a strong message against encroachers.
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Karnataka's forest department faces a severe wildlife healthcare crisis as critical veterinarian positions remain vacant for over 10 years, endangering protected species across the state's reserves and national parks.
In a significant conservation effort, Karnataka Forest Department initiates legal action to reclaim nearly 600 acres of precious forest land from illegal encroachments in Chikkamagaluru's coffee heartland.
The Karnataka Forest Department has registered two cases against KCRE for serious violations of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972, marking a significant enforcement action in the state's conservation efforts.
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India achieves remarkable 266,000 hectares annual forest gain, emerging as global reforestation champion according to latest FAO assessment.
In a significant environmental decision, the Central government has rejected a proposed mining project in Tumakuru's reserve forest, protecting crucial biodiversity and local ecosystems.
Exclusive investigation reveals the truth behind the Bandipur National Park drone incident. The vehicle captured with the unauthorized drone belongs to Karnataka Forest Department officials, clearing the private director initially suspected in the case.
Jharkhand government proposes converting 250 sq km of Saranda forest into a sanctuary, balancing conservation goals with tribal community concerns and livelihoods.