A dispute over school inspections in Sindh has renewed scrutiny of Pakistan's oversight mechanisms. The controversy involves allegations of irregularities and questions about educational governance.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
AIIMS New Delhi now provides free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for epilepsy patients, eliminating costly private lab fees. Learn how this improves treatment and saves money.
Assam's fisheries department directs DCs to fix retail fish prices for Magh Bihu & form monitoring committees to prevent artificial price hikes. Read how the state aims to ensure fair prices.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
AIIMS New Delhi now provides free Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for epilepsy patients, saving costs up to ₹1,880 per test. This move aims to improve treatment outcomes and adherence. Read more.
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.
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.
A leopard captured in Mumbai's suburbs is now being monitored via GPS & radio signals. Forest staff & an NGO team are tracking its movements. Read more.
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.
Karnataka forest department inaugurates a state-level Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Bengaluru to monitor wildlife using AI, satellites, and rapid response teams. Call 1926 to report incidents.
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.
A 60-year-old woman was killed and another injured in separate big cat attacks in Almora's forest-edge villages. Villagers protest, demanding action on human-animal conflict. Read more.
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.
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?
Officials in Himachal's Sarkaghat confirm the drinking water supply is safe for consumption, with regular monitoring and testing in place. Read the full report on water quality assurance.
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.
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.