A 51-year-old man from Nepal was fatally attacked by a leopard in Bada village, Pauri district, while returning from a Makarsakranti ritual. Forest officials have increased patrolling and installed camera traps.
A lone elephant strayed into Godhiya village in Hazaribag district, destroying crops and property. Forest officials are tracking the aggressive animal, which previously killed two people.
The Bengaluru forest division office wrote a letter in September 2025, highlighting the urgent need to file an appeal and secure land in Kadugodi, Karnataka, calling it a 'forest' that requires protection.
The National Green Tribunal has formed a confidential team to investigate allegations of large-scale illegal tree felling and forest resource misappropriation in Rajasthan, with losses exceeding Rs 131 lakh.
An adult male elephant was discovered dead in a potato field near Choparu village in Ramgarh district. Forest officials suspect anthrax as the cause of death, with no signs of external injuries.
Jamshedpur forest division officials plan to contact Bengal counterparts after arresting three smugglers with parakeets, cockatiels, and deer antlers, revealing a Kolkata-based kingpin.
Forest officials confirm a leopard killed a woman in Maharaj Nagar village. The animal later killed a dog, leaving clear pug marks. Officials have increased traps and surveillance.
Forest officials visited the family of Prakash Tanti, killed by a rogue elephant in West Singhbhum, providing initial aid and processing Rs 4 lakh compensation.
Forest officials in Jamshedpur arrested three individuals for smuggling protected wildlife species. Authorities confiscated parakeets, cockatiels, and a deer antler during coordinated raids.
Two young farmers injured in a leopard attack in Dibrugarh's Deodhai village. Forest officials launch operation, use blank fire to deter big cat. Read the full details.
Karnataka's bakery and small traders federation announces statewide bandh over alleged police harassment and extortion by impostors posing as GST, FSSAI officials. Read their demands.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
Uttarakhand recorded 1153 forest fire alerts in December 2025, the highest in three years. Officials blame dry weather and stubble burning. Read about the state's preparedness.
Malleshwaram police file FIR after conmen posing as senior KMF officials cheat job seekers in Bengaluru. Learn the details of the Rs 50 lakh scam and how to stay safe.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Three men arrested after a video of gunfire inside a Chhattisgarh tiger reserve goes viral. Forest officials and police acted swiftly to apprehend the suspects.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Staff Selection Board announces 785 vacancies for Forest Guard, Forester & Surveyor posts. Check eligibility, salary up to Rs 65,000, and selection process details here.
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Karnataka's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
Forest officials rescue injured rare deer from Bhuban Hills in Cachar, days after leopard cat carcass found. Locals demand probe into wildlife safety threats. Read for details.
DFO Lucknow Sitanshu Pandey distributed blankets to staff and honored dedicated employees, following CM Yogi Adityanath's directives. A key step for employee welfare and forest conservation.
Bengaluru's New Year celebrations saw thinner crowds and robust police deployment, ensuring safety but impacting business for city-centre pubs and restaurants. Read the full report.
The Supreme Court's Aravalli ruling signals a critical need for India's forest governance to shift from file-driven control to evidence-based district operations. Can DFOs manage ecology and economy?
A youth in Barwani's Anjad area was injured in an alleged leopard attack near the Narmada riverbank. Forest officials, however, found no evidence, sparking fear and debate. Read the full details.
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Bengaluru police swiftly arrested a 27-year-old man for allegedly molesting a woman at a city mall during Christmas celebrations. Suspect remanded to judicial custody.
A Bengaluru man's viral Instagram rant about skyrocketing daily expenses resonates deeply with residents, highlighting the city's growing affordability crisis. Watch the video and see why everyone is talking.
A shocking hit-and-run in Bengaluru saw a drunk SUV driver dragging a scooter for 1.5 km on a flyover. The victim, a 23-year-old, miraculously survived. Read the full details.