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.
Residents of Sundernagar protest as forest department actions halt development, declaring area a deemed forest. Former MLA Appachu Ranjan pledges support. Read more.
Karnataka's proposed Hate Speech Bill is under the Governor's review, facing political pressure. Get the latest details on this crucial legislation and its implications.
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.
The 12th Karnataka Bird Festival begins in Mangaluru's Pilikula Nisargadhama, focusing on avian conservation and eco-tourism. Join the three-day event for birdwatching and environmental awareness.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
AIIMS New Delhi now provides free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for epilepsy patients, eliminating costly private lab fees. Learn how this improves treatment and saves money.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
AIIMS New Delhi now provides free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for epilepsy patients, saving costs up to ₹1,880 per test. This move aims to improve treatment outcomes and adherence. Read more.
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.
Karkala Rural Police register a case after a Facebook post by Sudeep Shetty is deemed provocative. The incident highlights ongoing social media monitoring. Read details.
At the 23rd Chitra Santhe art festival, CM Siddaramaiah announced a major push to increase Karnataka's forest cover to 30%. Read about the state's ambitious green commitment.
A leopard captured in Mumbai's suburbs is now being monitored via GPS & radio signals. Forest staff & an NGO team are tracking its movements. Read more.
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.
Karnataka forest department inaugurates a state-level Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Bengaluru to monitor wildlife using AI, satellites, and rapid response teams. Call 1926 to report incidents.
Karnataka launches an Integrated Command Centre (ICCC) for real-time monitoring and evaluation of man-animal conflict mitigation. Learn how this system aims to protect both wildlife and communities.
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.
A pregnant leopard and her two unborn cubs died near Bengaluru, likely from a quarrying blast. The Karnataka government has ordered a high-level investigation into the tragic incident.
A Karnataka govt report reveals high public trust in EVMs and the 2024 election's integrity, contrasting Congress's 'vote chori' allegations. Read the full findings.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
A 60-year-old woman was killed and another injured in separate big cat attacks in Almora's forest-edge villages. Villagers protest, demanding action on human-animal conflict. Read more.
Karnataka Congress Chief Whip Saleem Ahmed reveals leadership urged to shift ministers to party work and include 50% new faces in the state cabinet. Latest political developments.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara openly discusses his political ambitions, hoping for a promotion by 2026. He also addresses the Congress party's internal dynamics and future strategy.
Conservationists allege procedural violations in forest clearances for Karnataka's Sharavathi pumped storage project. KPCL seeks 131.81 acres of forest land. Read the full investigation.
A 7-year-old male tiger was safely captured near Anemadu lake in Karnataka and released into a core tiger area. Forest officials continue searching for a tigress and her four cubs. Read the latest updates.
Conservationists accuse KPCL of forest land diversion violations in the Sharavathi pumped storage project. The 131.81-acre proposal sparks widespread criticism. 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?
Karnataka BJP chief B Y Vijayendra accuses Congress government of creating 'Udta Karnataka', alleging CM Siddaramaiah bowed to Kerala CM pressure. Read the full political row details.