Experts argue India's forest governance crisis stems from colonial-era institutional flaws, not just slow processes. Real solution lies in empowering local communities through Forest Rights Act implementation.
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.
A devastating fire in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, killed a 13-year-old boy and injured three others. The blaze, which started in a shop, engulfed multiple buildings. Read the full report on the tragedy and ongoing investigations.
National Green Tribunal directs Himachal forest dept to investigate alleged illegal felling of acacia trees in Nurpur. Report due in two months. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu questions the High Court's directive for panchayat elections before April 30, citing the Disaster Management Act. The state will seek legal clarity. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
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.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
A marauding bear kills 10 goats in Chamba's Sihunta, escalating fear after human attacks. Villagers face financial ruin as policy gaps hinder protection. Read the full report.
Himachal Pradesh High Court demands state's response on food safety sampling failures. Notice issued to Chief Secy, Food Safety Commissioner. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister clarifies the state government does not set cement prices, addressing public concerns. Learn about the market-driven factors behind the recent hikes.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Industrial investment in Himachal Pradesh grinds to a halt as investors await a new state policy. Key projects worth crores are stalled, impacting economic growth. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a record 980 compassionate appointments in three years, fulfilling a key poll promise and providing relief to bereaved families.
Fresh snowfall hits higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh as severe cold wave conditions persist. Tabo records -10.2°C. Travel advisory issued. Get the latest weather updates.
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 student accused in the Dharamshala Govt college ragging case denies all charges in a video. The case involves the death of a 19-year-old classmate. Read the latest developments and statements.
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.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates HIM MSME Fest-2026, aiming to take local products global. Over Rs 14,000 crore in projects approved, creating 32,000 jobs. Read more.
The UGC has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the death of a first-year student in Dharamshala following alleged ragging. Get the latest details on the case and institutional accountability.
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.
Forest department kills a male wolf in Bahraich's Saryu river belt after it evaded traps. This is the 9th wolf killed in 3 months amid rising attacks that have killed 12 children. Officials plan a scientific study.
A professor and three female students in Himachal Pradesh face serious charges of ragging and sexual harassment. Police investigation is ongoing. Read the full report.
Himachal Pradesh launches the 3-day MSME Fest 2026 in Shimla on Jan 3, featuring Startup Awards and a cultural evening to drive entrepreneurship and industrial growth in the state. Read more.
A powerful blast occurred near the Nalagarh police station in Himachal Pradesh, shattering windows of nearby buildings. Police have launched an investigation. Read for the latest details.
With two years left for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, both Congress and BJP have begun internal churning. Key leaders are being repositioned, and strategies are being redrawn. Get the full analysis of the political shifts underway.
Residents of 32 villages in Chamba's Bharmour block live in fear after repeated bear attacks killed one and injured another. Villagers protest, demanding government action to capture the animals.