A range forest officer from T Narasipura taluk was discovered dead under mysterious circumstances near Mysuru's KSRTC bus stand. Police investigation reveals he had a clash with a friend at a hotel before his death.
A Range Forest Officer was discovered dead in Mysuru while his friend who stayed with him is missing. Police are investigating the unnatural death case.
Jharkhand Public Service Commission has issued hall tickets for the Forest Range Officer Main exam scheduled for January 22 and 24, 2026. Qualified candidates can download from jpsc.gov.in.
Experts argue India's forest governance crisis stems from colonial-era institutional flaws, not just slow processes. Real solution lies in empowering local communities through Forest Rights Act implementation.
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 35-year-old woman was dragged and killed by a big cat in a Lakhimpur Kheri sugarcane field. Forest officials found her half-eaten body; feline identity remains unknown.
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.
A monkey was brutally hanged from a tree in Ganjam's Gobindapur village. Forest officials have recovered the carcass and are investigating the animal cruelty case. 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.
Forest officials in Chandrapur expose poachers' gang who fabricated a tiger attack story to cover up illegal hunting using live electric wires. A grave threat to wildlife and humans.
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.
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.
Forest officials in Keonjhar destroy over 17,000 illegal cannabis plants in major anti-drug operations. Tribal leader warns of mafia exploitation. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Forest Department neutralises a 3-year-old male wolf in Bahraich's Bhirgu Purwa after failed capture attempt. Drone surveillance & combing ops continue for village safety. Read details.
Chandil forest officials install solar-powered fences to prevent elephant raids in Seraikela-Kharsawan, protecting crops and saving lives. Read about the innovative pilot project's success.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders investigation into leopard's death in Kaggalipura, suspected link to quarry blasting. Carcass found in Soolivara village.
An 11-foot saltwater crocodile caused panic in Gupti village near Bhitarkanika National Park. Forest officials safely captured and released it. This marks the 7th such incident in six months. Read more about the rising human-animal conflict.
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.
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.