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.
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.
Tamil Nadu government sanctions ₹248.44 crore for Pongal gift hampers including rice, sugar, and sugarcane for 2.22 crore rice ration card holders. Distribution to be staggered to avoid crowds. Read details.
The 2023 North East Monsoon concluded in Tamil Nadu with a 3% rainfall deficit. Key districts faced shortfalls, impacting agriculture. Get the full IMD report and regional analysis here.
Political parties in Tamil Nadu slam recent violence & drug incidents, demand CM Stalin's action. Leaders cite attacks on migrants, police threats, and failed ganja control.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Tamil Nadu's Trichy and Pudukottai on January 4 and 5 for BJP meetings, a public rally, and Pongal festivities. Details on election strategy and alliance talks inside.
In a major leadership overhaul, the Tamil Nadu police department transferred and promoted over 70 officers. Key appointments include new commissioners for Avadi and Tambaram, and a new DGP for Armed Police. Read the full list of changes.
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.
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?
Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates Tamil Nadu's first wildlife transit & treatment centre in Coimbatore, a modern elephant camp, and arms forest personnel. Explore the state's conservation push.
PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss announces a major political alliance in Tamil Nadu, criticizes DMK's governance, rising state debt, and unfulfilled investment promises. Details inside.
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.
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Nine people, including four women and a child, died in a tragic road accident near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. The car veered off the road and hit a tree. Read for details.
Two women forest staff in Sariska Tiger Reserve, Saroj Kumari Khorwal and Ravina Meena, now study for competitive exams in renovated outposts. The administration has refurbished 59 posts with basic amenities. Read their inspiring journey.
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Karnataka's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
Tamil Nadu government faces pressure from multiple employee unions demanding pension restoration and job security. A ministerial panel is set for talks as protests escalate. Read more.
A fire in a protected Aravali forest in Gurgaon's Taoru, caused by burning scrap, damaged 1 acre and caused Rs 2.4 lakh loss. Two villagers named in FIR. #ForestFire #Gurgaon
Forest officials in Jajpur's Nagada forest arrested four tribal men for killing four rhesus macaque monkeys. Hides, meat, and weapons were seized. Read the full story.
Supreme Court sets aside HC order, declares 102-acre Gurramguda forest as govt land. State directed to finalize reserve forest notification within 8 weeks. Read the full story.
Schneider Electric signs MoU with Tamil Nadu govt for Rs 718 crore expansion in Chennai, Coimbatore & Hosur, creating 663 jobs. A major boost for state's industrial growth.
Tamil Nadu BJP's core committee met in Chennai to finalize election plans. PM Modi & Amit Shah invited for Jan 9 rally. Piyush Goyal to lead alliance talks with AIADMK and others. Read more.
BJP Tamil Nadu chief alleges DMK government blocked Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya schools, prioritizing language politics over public benefit. Read the full political clash details.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran forecasts new alliances joining NDA in the Thai month, targeting 2026 polls. Details on key meetings and political strategies inside.
Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai dismisses speculation of leaving DMK-led alliance, confirms talks ongoing for 2026 assembly elections. Read the full story.
BJP appoints Union Minister Piyush Goyal to lead a three-member panel for Tamil Nadu's 2026 assembly polls, aiming to boost seat share and forge alliances. Read the full strategy.
Uttarakhand High Court expresses serious concern over the state's failure to implement court orders on forest fire prevention since 2021. Next hearing on Dec 10.
A 35-year-old wild elephant, found sick in Sivagiri forest, was successfully rescued and treated by the Tenkasi forest department. The elephant is now stable under observation. Read about the intensive two-day rescue operation.