A senior forest officer used a rope net to subdue an injured leopard near a village in Udanti-Sitanadi Tiger Reserve after drone assistance failed. The big cat, with wire snares in its neck, is now stable. Read about the daring operation and the crackdown
Madhavaram Lake in Chennai will become the city's first restored waterbody to offer jet ski rides and boating from Pongal. The Rs 11.56 crore project aims to create a leisure hub for North Chennai.
Madhavaram Lake in North Chennai is set to open as a major leisure hub with jet ski and boating facilities after a Rs 4.56 crore restoration. A new attraction for Pongal holidays!
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into alleged cover-up after three blackbuck carcasses found near Basur Kaval sanctuary. Details inside.
A JCB's entry into Vidyaranyapura Lake for alleged BWSSB work sparks confusion among Bengaluru citizens about which body is in charge of lake supervision and conservation efforts.
Tamil Nadu initiates a synchronized bird census in two phases, covering wetlands and terrestrial areas. The count is crucial for conservation efforts. Read the full details.
Scientists reveal the hooded pitohui, a bird from New Guinea, carries deadly batrachotoxin. Discover how its diet makes it toxic and why it's a marvel of evolution.
Discover how Bengaluru's urban gardens and parks are turning into unexpected birding hotspots, attracting over 100 species and fostering community conservation efforts.
Two female and one male blackbuck, all under two years old, were found dead near a conservation reserve in Chikkamagaluru. Forest officials suspect poaching. Read for details.
An FIR has been registered in Nuh after complaints of migratory bird poaching at Akera-Kotla Lake. Forest teams are removing illegal nets. Read about the action and ongoing NGT proceedings.
Three endangered blackbucks were found shot dead in Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru forest. Forest officials suspect poaching and have launched a manhunt for the culprits. Read the full investigation details.
H5N1 avian influenza confirmed in 11 Kerala panchayats. Authorities launch massive culling operation. Health officials urge caution but say properly cooked poultry is safe.
The BJP's induction of 23 former NCP corporators in Pimpri Chinchwad ahead of civic polls has triggered a major rift within the Mahayuti alliance. Deputy CM Ajit Pawar voices strong displeasure, hinting at retaliation.
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
Chhattisgarh govt informs High Court of arrests, recoveries in wildlife poaching cases. Details systemic anti-poaching steps like MSTrIPES, Bagh Mitras. Next hearing on Jan 21, 2026.
Lionel Messi has appreciated his 70ft statue in Kolkata's Lake Town, says Minister Sujit Bose. An enquiry committee is probing the Salt Lake stadium fiasco. Details inside.
Heavy snowfall in Himachal's Dhauladhar Sanctuary triggers seasonal migration, leaving endangered species vulnerable to increased poaching threats. Read about the conservation crisis.
The sudden, unexplained rise in Lonar Lake's water level has submerged ancient temples. IIT Bombay scientists are now investigating this geological mystery in Maharashtra. Read for details.
Stella, a wildlife crime detective dog, helps Madikeri forest officials remove deadly traps in coffee plantations, aiding tiger conservation after a tragic death. Read how she's fighting poaching.
Bidhannagar Police arrest three more individuals linked to the Salt Lake stadium rampage during the Messi event. Total arrests now nine. Details on the accused and court proceedings inside.
Discover the epic journey of migratory birds from Siberia to India's wetlands. Learn about their routes, challenges, and why India is a crucial winter refuge. Explore the spectacle!
Pallavaram Periya Eri, Chennai's largest lake on Radial Road, lies choked with sewage & encroachments. Restoration funds fail to revive a water source that could double supply. Details inside.
Chhattisgarh High Court directs forest chief to explain suspected poaching of a tiger and leopard, contradicting state's earlier claims of no recent incidents. Read the full story.
H5N1 avian influenza infects cattle and poultry workers, with 986 global cases since 2003. Experts say human-to-human spread remains unlikely, but vigilance is key. Learn the risks and prevention steps.
Forest officials in Kabirdham district discovered carcasses of two gaurs and a leopard in suspected live-wire poaching. Two suspects detained as investigation exposes protection gaps. Read the full report.
Kolhapur forest officials arrested three from an 11-member poaching gang near Ghataprabha Dam. A dramatic chase led to the seizure of weapons, cash, and a vehicle. Read the full details of the operation.
Gujarat's Khijadiya bird sanctuary, a Ramsar site, saw over 52,400 visitors in 2024-25. Bird species rose to 332. It will be a model at Vibrant Gujarat Conference.
The iconic Eurasian coot, once carpeting Wadhwana Lake in Vadodara, is vanishing. Bird counts have crashed from 21,000 to 7,000. Experts cite water levels and food scarcity. Read the full investigation.
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner HV Darshan mandates 24/7 lake patrols to stop land grabs. Officials face legal action for negligence. Read the latest directives.
After decades of pollution, Bengaluru's Byramangala lake is set for a major revival. A Rs 391-crore govt plan includes a new STP to clean the waterbody by 2028-29. Read the full story.