Odisha govt simplifies apartment registration by fixing stamp duty at Rs 50,000 for common areas, ending a long deadlock. This move will unlock thousands of pending property deals and empower resident associations.
Odisha announces a major skill upgrade, transforming 47 ITIs into Centres of Excellence and setting up AI labs in 9 institutes to boost youth employability in the state's growing industrial sector.
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.
Odisha government approves 7 major industrial projects worth Rs 55,783 crore, set to create over 14,500 jobs. Key investments in steel, semiconductors, and rare earths. Discover the details.
Balasore administration faces criticism for cutting trees on collectorate campus for a water tank, violating pollution norms. Work stopped after public outrage. Details inside.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi launches Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary School scheme, laying foundation for 118 schools. A Rs 12,000 crore initiative aims to build 2,200 model primary schools. Read more.
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.
Odisha government finalizes the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack-Puri-Paradip Economic Region (BCPPER) plan, a key pillar for Viksit Odisha 2036. The corridor aims to boost the state's economy to $1.5 trillion by 2047. Read more.
A free 52-seater school bus funded by District Mineral Fund starts in Nagada, Odisha, ending a long trek for Juang tribal students. A decade after a malnutrition tragedy, this marks a key development step.
As Uttarakhand marks 25 years, FRI Director Renu Singh details its crucial work in scientific forestry, river rejuvenation, and fighting forest fires. Discover how research is shaping a sustainable future.
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.
Odisha government greenlights 55 new hotel & resort projects worth Rs 3,211 crore since July 2024, adding 3,800+ rooms. Major brands like Hyatt & Marriott to expand in Bhubaneswar, Puri & tribal areas.
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.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi intervenes, asks OPSC to fill 151 additional vacancies in state civil services for 2025 exam after job aspirants' resentment. Details inside.
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.
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.
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation issues a 3-day ultimatum to 26 agencies to remove 800 illegal hoardings after empanelment lapses. Failure to comply will lead to BMC action and cost recovery.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi participated in the unique 'Demon King's Court' tradition in Bargarh, informing the symbolic king about key government initiatives for the region's development.
Three Odisha state PSUs in the agriculture sector paid a total dividend of Rs 6.39 crore to the government. The funds were handed over to Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo. Read the full story for details.
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi's 2025 focused on jobs, ports & Rs 16 lakh crore investments. See how his admin balanced ambition with course-correction. Read the full analysis.
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 five-year-old boy's incredible bravery saved his mother after a tragic accident in an Odisha forest. Read the harrowing story of survival and resilience.
Two development projects in Karnataka face penalties for initiating work on approximately two acres of forest land without securing mandatory clearances. Learn the details and implications.
Odisha's Mukhyamantri Bus Seva Yojana offers free bus travel to 15 lakh school students from April 2025. Learn about eligibility, application, and benefits.
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.
Odisha's Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana will develop 25 birthplaces of freedom fighters & reformers into heritage museums with a ₹345 crore budget, boosting cultural tourism & local livelihoods.