Gass Forest Museum's 123-Year Legacy Awaits Digital Facelift
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
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21 tremors jolt Rajkot's Saurashtra region, spark panic
A series of 21 tremors, up to magnitude 3.8, rattled Rajkot district. Schools closed as residents fled homes. Officials report no damage but urge caution. Read the full details.
5 Arrested in Rajkot After Firing Incident Over Contract
Rajkot Rural Police arrest five men after finding weapons and a spent bullet casing in their car, revealing a firing incident over a contract dispute. Four others booked.
Uttarakhand Forest Fires: 1153 Alerts in Dec 2025
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.
Rajkot firing: 5 arrested over windmill business dispute
A business rivalry over windmills led to indiscriminate firing in Rajkot's Ori village. Police have arrested five, seized weapons, and launched a manhunt for others. Read the full details.
Rajkot Hosts Vibrant Gujarat Conference on Jan 11
Rajkot gears up to host the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference for Saurashtra-Kutch on Jan 11. Explore the city's industrial evolution and its future as a global manufacturing hub.
Man arrested for killing lioness in Gujarat hit-and-run
A 23-year-old from Ahmedabad was arrested after his speeding car hit and killed a lioness on a national highway in Gujarat's lion habitat. Forest officials used CCTV to track him down. Read more.
5 Arrested in Rajkot After Firing Incident, Weapons Seized
Rajkot Rural Police arrested five men and booked nine after finding weapons and a spent bullet casing in their car, revealing a firing incident over a contract dispute. Read the full details.
Rajkot Court Bomb Threat Email Found to be Hoax
Rajkot police file FIR after a bomb threat email targeting the district court proves to be a hoax. Security sweep conducted, cyber cell investigating sender details. Read the full story.
Congress: Forest Act Changes Open Door to Privatisation
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka's Rs 15 Lakh Forest Relocation Plan for Villages
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Rajkot: Woman, son die by suicide; husband, father booked
A 30-year-old woman, abandoned by her husband for 9 years, jumped from a Rajkot lighthouse with her 8-year-old son. Police have booked the husband and father for abetment. Read the full story.
Rajkot Police Bust 'Chaddi-Baniyan Gang', Arrest 2
Rajkot Rural LCB arrests two gang members involved in multiple robberies across Gujarat. The 'chaddi-baniyan gang' targeted factories and used unique tactics. Read the full investigation details.
Asiatic Lioness Dies in Hit-and-Run on Gujarat Highway
An Asiatic lioness was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the Bhavnagar-Somnath highway in Amreli. Forest officials are examining CCTV to find the driver. Read about the high-risk zone for wildlife.
8 Monkeys Found Dead in Karnataka Forest, Probe On
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Rajasthan Forest Guard Recruitment 2025: 785 Posts
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.
Karnataka 70% done with deemed forest survey
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.
Lucknow Forest Dept Distributes Blankets, Honors Staff
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.
Wolf Killed in Bahraich After Failed Capture Attempt
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.
Leopard enters human habitation in Srisailam, second time
A leopard entered a residential area in Srisailam, Tirupati, early Friday. CCTV captured the animal in Satya Narayana's backyard near Nallamala forest. Officials warn locals.
Man arrested for assaulting Rajkot neurosurgeon, doctors protest
Police arrest Jaydeep Chavda for attacking Dr Parth Pandya at Rajkot Civil Hospital. Junior doctors' strike continues, demanding security overhaul and public apology. Details inside.
Bahraich: 2 wolves killed, 12 children dead in attacks
Forest officials in Bahraich neutralised two wolves after a spate of fatal attacks on children. 12 killed, 12 injured in 3 months. Authorities intensify patrols and surveillance.
Tiger rescued from deep well in Kerala after 11-hour operation
A 3-year-old tiger was rescued from a 7-metre deep well in Pathanamthitta's Chittar after an 11-hour operation by forest officials. The healthy tiger will be released into Gavi forest. Read the dramatic rescue details.
Sapt-Sangeeti 2026: Rajkot's 7-Day Music Festival Starts
Rajkot's Sapt-Sangeeti 2026, a seven-day classical music festival, begins Jan 2 at Hemu Gadhvi Auditorium. Featuring 40+ artists including Kaushiki Chakraborty & Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Immerse in the magic!
Farmer trampled to death by wild elephant in Krishnagiri
A 60-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant near Rayakottai, Krishnagiri. The incident highlights the growing human-animal conflict. Read the full report.
India's Forest Districts Need Urgent Governance Modernisation
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?
Rajkot Jewellery Cashier Booked for Rs 1.9 Crore Fraud
Rajkot police book head cashier of Arjun Jewelers for embezzling Rs 1.9 crore in cash and gold. The fraud was uncovered after customers complained. Read the full investigation details.
Forest Staff Suspected in Madikeri Teakwood Smuggling Racket
Investigation intensifies into teakwood smuggling from Kajur Reserve Forest near Madikeri. 59 logs seized, one staff missing, and insider involvement suspected. Read the latest developments.
Gang hunted 3 spotted deer in Trichy, flees forest
Forest officers in Trichy search for a gang of four after three female spotted deer carcasses were found in an abandoned car. Police recovered guns and bullets. Read more.
Leopard Sighting Prompts Vigilance in Thane Forest Fringe
Forest officials intensify monitoring after a fresh leopard sighting in Thane's Srinagar area. Cameras and patrols deployed to prevent the animal from entering populated zones. Residents urged to report sightings.
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