Berhampur Municipality corporators, led by Mayor Sanghamitra Dalei, petition Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati for urgent funds and 100 outsourced staff to resume stalled development works in the city.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
The annual census in Ganjam district reveals a rise in the endangered mugger crocodile population at Ghodahada reservoir to 95, marking a positive trend in conservation efforts. Read more about the findings and reasons behind the increase.
Gopalpur Beach in Odisha unveils new disabled-friendly amenities including ramps, solar wheelchairs, and a park. Funded by the tourism department, the upgrade aims for a January 22 opening. Read more.
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.
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. Read more.
Berhampur Municipal Corporation cracks down on poor road construction, forcing a contractor to rebuild 315 metres at his own cost after failed quality tests. Read more.
Tragic road accident in Ganjam: Two youths dead, one critically injured after motorcycle hits tree near Mandarada. Details on the rescue and ongoing investigation.
70-80 Indian workers from Odisha stranded in Yangiyul, Uzbekistan, after company terminates them without clearing 4 months' salary. They are on strike in freezing temperatures, seek govt rescue.
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.
Heavy smoke reported from Guwahati-Bengaluru Express coach at Berhampur station. Quick action by railway staff prevented injuries and major delay. Read the full details.
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.
A head-on collision between a passenger bus and a pickup van in Ganjam's Digapahandi left 25 injured, with 7 in critical condition. Ministers and police have launched an investigation. Read for details.
IISER Berhampur celebrated its 10th foundation day with academic talks and cultural events. Directors highlighted interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Read more about this milestone.
Berhampur police file a massive 1660-page chargesheet against 16, including ex-MLA Bikram Panda, for advocate Pitabash Panda's murder. Political rivalry cited as motive. Read the full details.
Odisha government initiates public consultation to expand Bhubaneswar and Berhampur municipal corporations. Puri officially declared a metropolitan city for planned development. Details inside.
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.
The first phase of the All India Tiger Estimation 2026 has commenced in Berhampur forest circle. Using the MSTrIPES app, teams will survey tigers, co-predators, and prey base until January 15. Read the full story.
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.
Ganjam police arrest two youths for allegedly beating an 85-year-old man to death. The fatal assault followed a discussion about an earlier rape case involving the accused. Read the full details.
A 58-year-old man and his four brothers arrested in Berhampur for allegedly beating his wife to death over a petty dispute and later cremating the body to destroy evidence. Police seize auto-rickshaw and bamboo used in crime.
A 58-year-old man from Berhampur died after falling from a floating bridge vessel in Chilika lake near Satapada. The incident highlights safety concerns on the risky Janhikuda-Satapada water route. Read the full report.
Odisha government officially upgrades Puri to a municipal corporation, fulfilling a long-standing demand. Four other towns declared NACs. Read about the expected infrastructure boost.
Odisha govt initiates formation of Greater Berhampur by merging 34 revenue villages. Public suggestions invited within 30 days. A key urban expansion move for the city.
Berhampur cyber police recovered Rs 1.67 lakh for a bank employee duped of Rs 7.7 lakh. The fraudster posed as a customer. Read how digital evidence led to partial recovery.
Kandhamal police complete legal formalities and hand over bodies of two women Maoists killed in recent encounters to their families. Read the full details of the operation and the humanitarian gesture by authorities.
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 young man in Bengaluru lost his life after his motorcycle crashed into a tree. Police cite rash driving as the cause. Read the full report on the tragic accident.