Residents of Arambol's Varchawada protest govt notification converting 3 lakh sqm of private forest into settlement zone. They fear loss of water sources, kulaghars, and a sacred grove. Read about their fight to preserve a generations-old way of life.
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?
Supreme Court puts MoEFCC's Aravalli report on hold, forms High-Powered Expert Committee for participatory decision-making. Key concerns on lower hills & gaps addressed. Read more.
Residents of Arambol, Goa, protest as 3 lakh sqm of private forest is converted to settlement zone, fearing ecological disaster and water scarcity. Read about the local fight against the controversial TCP decision.
Uttar Pradesh police arrest pastor and two others in Fatehpur following a complaint alleging forced religious conversion. Bajrang Dal workers stage protest outside the church. Details inside.
A 2025 MoEFCC committee proposes changing the definition of the Aravalli hills to safeguard the ancient range. Explore the details and implications of this crucial environmental move.
Supreme Court pauses its Nov 20 order defining Aravalli ranges, seeks Haryana's reply. A major development in the forest conservation and mining debate.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh writes to Environment Minister ahead of Supreme Court hearing, raising concerns over new Aravalli definition and its ecological impact. Read the full story.
Bikaner police register FIR under new anti-conversion law after VHP alleges illegal religious activity in Shri Dungargarh village. Investigation underway.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Karnataka government introduces new rules to streamline the conversion of agricultural land for other purposes, aiming to boost development and reduce bureaucratic hurdles. Learn about the key changes.
Karnataka govt introduces major land conversion reforms with time-bound approvals, automatic clearances for industries & green energy. Read how this cuts red tape for investors.
A junior resident at Lucknow's KGMU suspended after a colleague accused him of sexual exploitation, blackmail, and pressuring her to change religion. An FIR has been registered. Read the full details.
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Environmental activists in Rajasthan intensify protests against illegal mining in the Aravalli hills. Experts warn the fragile ecosystem, once damaged, cannot be restored. Join the call to protect this vital green barrier.
Tribal organisations in southern Rajasthan denounce legal moves weakening Aravalli hills protection, warning of existential threat to land, culture, and livelihoods. Read about their historic resistance.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
The Centre has refuted allegations that its redefinition of the Aravalli range is driven by mining interests, citing a Supreme Court-approved framework for stronger protection. Read the full story.
A Kheda sessions court rejected bail for two accused in a foreign-funded religious conversion case. The court cited flight risk and evidence of large-scale operations across states. Read the full details.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's $175 million Beverly Hills estate blends Georgian history with space-age luxury, featuring a UFO-inspired sauna, pickleball courts, and more. Explore the ultimate power couple's LA home.
The crucial survey to convert the Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway line to broad gauge is complete, paving the way for enhanced connectivity in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district. Read more about this transformative project.
Supreme Court sets aside HC order, declares 102-acre Gurramguda forest as govt land. State directed to finalize reserve forest notification within 8 weeks. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand Governor returns amendment bill to anti-conversion law due to clerical errors. State govt to pass ordinance with corrections. Bill seeks harsher penalties.
Ridhima Sharma reveals details of an alleged conversion network led by Changur Baba, targeting Hindu families. UP ATS raids uncover foreign funding & forged documents. Read the full investigation.