Karnataka officials boost wildlife crime coordination
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Karnataka Forest Department, WCCB and CID Forest wing meet to improve coordination in tackling wildlife crime. Enhanced investigation and prosecution strategies discussed.
Assistant Conservator of Forests files police complaint against illegal attempt to occupy forest land in Mudigere sub-division. Read the full investigation details.
A private individual's shocking claim over 517 acres of forest land in Bengaluru's Kengeri has triggered public outrage. The government must act swiftly to protect this vital green space from encroachment.
A leopard attacked two people in Nanded's Naigaon industrial area on Saturday. Forest department confirms first leopard sighting in the region. Both victims receiving treatment.
Devastating forest fires in Bageshwar district have destroyed vast woodlands, forcing wild animals towards human settlements and raising fears of conflict. Authorities struggle to contain the early-season blaze.
Junnar forest division launches India's maiden leopard sterilisation pilot to control population growth and reduce human-animal conflict. A preventive approach inspired by African wildlife management.
A leopard endangering human lives was shot dead in Chikkamagaluru after killing a 5-year-old girl near Shivapura village forests. Read the full details of the tragic incident.
A week after a leopard was spotted in Pune's Aundh, residents remain cautious. Societies enforce strict advisories and 24/7 CCTV monitoring while forest officials promise a 7-minute response.
Maharashtra government issues landmark resolution granting Gram Sabhas exclusive authority to issue transit permits for minor forest produce, ending decade-long conflict.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve director recommends suspension of forest officer caught taking Rs 40,000 bribe for tree felling permission. Read the full investigation details.
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
A new DNA study reveals cats became human companions 4,000 years ago in Egypt, not 10,000 years ago as believed. Discover the surprising history of your feline friends!
Maharashtra forest officials seize Khair wood logs smuggled from Gujarat, leading to suspensions of Navsari RFO and forester over negligence and corruption allegations.
A 28-year-old man was rescued after getting trapped in a Forest Department leopard cage in Bahraich's Kaiserganj area. He was let off with a warning for endangering himself.
Jaipur faces escalating leopard crisis with multiple sightings in residential areas over 15 days. Forest department admits lack of control as experts flag boundary wall lapses. Read full coverage.
An 11-year-old boy survived a leopard attack in Chikkamagaluru district after villagers rushed to his rescue. The incident highlights human-wildlife conflict in Karnataka.
Viral footage from Jhalana Leopard Reserve misidentified as city incident. Forest officials confirm multiple leopard sightings in Jaipur urban areas. Read about wildlife management challenges.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
Andhra Pradesh launches tiger census from December 1. Nallamala forest now home to 87 tigers as population shows remarkable recovery. Learn about the counting methods.
Forest department captures female leopard in Chikka Rampur village near Anjanadri Hills. Animal to be relocated as Hanuman Mala event approaches. Read latest wildlife updates.
A one-year-old girl was mauled to death by a leopard in Amreli's Trambakpur village. This marks the third big cat attack in Gujarat this week. Forest department has deployed cages.
A leopard was spotted in Vidhyadhar Nagar and Sikar House areas of Jaipur. Forest department searches continue as residents remain alert. Stay informed about wildlife safety.
Panic erupted in Kishorimohanpur village after tiger pug marks were discovered. Forest department teams are patrolling the area. Read latest updates on the big cat sighting.
A 55-year-old woman died and an 8-year-old boy was critically injured in separate leopard attacks in Bahraich. Forest teams issue alerts and increase patrolling. Read more.
A leopard was safely rescued from a Jaipur shop after a dramatic late-night operation involving forest officials and police. The big cat had entered a commercial area, creating panic.
A leopard entered Jaipur's Vidyadhar Nagar, killing a calf. This marks the second big cat intrusion in weeks, raising concerns about human-wildlife conflict in urban areas. Read more.
Fresh leopard pugmarks found in a Pune nullah prompt an expanded search. Forest officials install camera traps as the big cat uses drainage channels as urban corridors. Stay updated on the safety measures.
Rising leopard conflicts in Pune, Ahilyanagar, and Nashik prompt a first-of-its-kind census in agricultural landscapes. Experts reveal the technical challenges and urgent need for data.
Shridevi (37) fought a leopard for several minutes to rescue her son in Durga Gaudhi village. Both critically injured, now in intensive care. Read this incredible survival story.
Fresh leopard sighting at Pune Airport prompts Forest Department to install additional camera traps and intensify joint search operations with wildlife experts and IAF. No flight operations affected.