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 73-year-old farmer was mauled to death by a tiger in Bagga Chawan village, marking the 10th fatal wildlife attack in Kumaon region in two months. Forest officials have installed cages and camera traps.
Rajasthan forest department sends high-level team to probe illegal sandstone mining in Mandana forest block. Activists allege collusion between officials and mining mafia. Deep pits, blasting cause ecological damage.
After the brutal killing of forest guard Jitendra Singh by illegal mining mafia in Dholpur, Rajasthan forest department strengthens safety protocols and staff deployment. Read more.
Udham Singh Nagar's Kelakhera emerges as a key transit point for illegal timber smuggling. Forest officials detail seizures of khair & teak, revealing a persistent network. Read more.
National Green Tribunal directs Himachal forest dept to investigate alleged illegal felling of acacia trees in Nurpur. Report due in two months. 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.
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.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
A wild tusker scaled a wall in Coimbatore's Gandhi Nagar, causing panic. Separately, a herd of 25+ elephants was driven from Hosur. Forest officials urge caution to prevent human-elephant conflict.
Forest officials in Dindigul arrested three construction workers for setting traps to poach wild rabbits in Odaipatti forest. A fine of Rs 20,000 was imposed. Read more.
A young forest tracker, Ashraf Ali Chauhan, died after being accidentally hit by a high-dose tranquiliser dart meant for a lioness in Junagadh. Officials confirm the fatal overdose during the rescue operation. Read the full details.
A forest department tracker died after a tranquilizer dart meant for a lioness accidentally struck him in Gujarat's Amreli district. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
A forest tracker died after a tranquilliser dart meant for a lioness hit him during a rescue operation in Junagadh. The lioness had killed a minor boy. Details inside.
Eight monkeys found dead under mysterious circumstances in Karnataka's forest. Viscera sent for lab tests to determine cause. Forest Department launches investigation.
Pantnagar Airport expansion begins with a Rs 387 crore project to extend the runway for Boeing & Airbus, build a new terminal for 10 lakh passengers annually, enhancing Kumaon's connectivity. Read more.
Rudrapur district is poised for transformative growth with a 280-bed satellite AIIMS, a new stadium, and urban redevelopment projects set to reshape healthcare and infrastructure. Discover the key projects.
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 four-year-old boy was killed by a lioness near Gir forest in Junagadh. During the rescue, a tracker was critically injured by a misfired tranquillizer dart. The incident has sparked fear among local workers.
Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium in Rudrapur to get a 400m synthetic track & football turf by mid-January. The Rs 20 crore upgrade aims to host national & international events. #SportsInfrastructure #Uttarakhand
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.
Forest department increases vigilance after leopard sightings in Thane's Srinagar and Yeoor areas. Officials confirm no human harm, urge calm, and deploy camera traps. Stay informed.
A 57-year-old man was injured after his scooter hit an unidentified animal near Madukkarai forest. Forest officials have installed cameras to monitor wildlife movement. Read the full story.
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 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.
Two tragic road accidents in Udham Singh Nagar district late Wednesday resulted in three fatalities and multiple serious injuries. Police cite speeding as a likely cause. Read the full report.
Manoj Sarkar Sports Stadium in Rudrapur is set to become an international sports hub with a new synthetic track and football turf. The Rs 20 crore project awaits final certification, promising a boost for Uttarakhand athletes. Read more about this major i
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.