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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 deploys sharpshooters for leopard threat

Exclusive insight into the specialized sharp-shooting team from Pune's Forest Department tasked with capturing or eliminating dangerous leopards threatening residential areas.

Karnataka halts new safaris over man-animal conflict

Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announces moratorium on new safari projects, prioritizes resolving human-animal conflict first. Exclusive details on the state's new wildlife protection strategy.

MDU Faces Severe Staff Crisis: 57% Teaching Posts Vacant

Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak battles critical shortage of teaching and non-teaching staff, affecting academic quality and student services. University functioning severely impacted with 57% teaching posts vacant.

Tribal Land Rights Disparities Exposed Across India

Jharkhand MP Jiten Choudhary reveals alarming inconsistencies in tribal land protection laws across India, highlighting how some states leave indigenous communities vulnerable to displacement and exploitation.

Karnataka seeks dedicated wildlife veterinarian cadre

Karnataka's Forest Department is seeking government approval to create a specialized cadre of wildlife veterinarians, addressing critical gaps in animal healthcare and conservation efforts across the state's protected areas.

Tiger attack kills woman in Seraikela forest

In a heartbreaking incident, a 45-year-old woman was fatally attacked by a tiger while answering nature's call in the forests near Seraikela. The tragic event has raised serious concerns about human-wildlife conflict in the region.

Karnataka's decade-long wildlife vet crisis deepens

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.

Baby Elephant Drowns in Chhattisgarh Forest Pond

A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Raigarh forest where a young elephant calf tragically drowned in a pond, prompting forest department investigation and raising concerns about wildlife safety.

Karnataka Forest Dept files cases against KCRE

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.

JSPL's Forest Permit Crisis in Odisha

Jindal Steel and Power Limited faces operational hurdles as crucial forest land permits remain unresolved in Odisha, sparking high-level discussions with state authorities.

Centre rejects mining in Tumakuru reserve forest

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.

Odisha delivers welfare benefits to Kotia villagers

In a significant development, Odisha government officials delivered welfare benefits directly to Kotia villagers, strengthening state presence in the disputed border region with Andhra Pradesh.

Karnataka cancels 2 lakh fraudulent BPL cards

In a massive crackdown on welfare scheme fraud, Karnataka cancels 2 lakh ineligible BPL cards, ensuring benefits reach genuine beneficiaries. Major reforms underway.

Bandipur Drone Incident: Forest Dept Vehicle, Not Private

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.

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