Bahraich villages get doors, lights after wolf attacks
Bahraich administration installs streetlights, fits doors in homes, and clears sugarcane fields after fresh wolf attacks kill three children. Villagers live in fear as patrols intensify.
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Goa diverts 183ha forest for airport, roads, railways
Union government reveals Goa diverted 183 hectares of forest land for 34 non-forest projects, including an airport and railway lines, since April 2021. Details on compensatory afforestation inside.
3 Poaching Suspects Arrested in Kolhapur Forest Operation
Kolhapur forest officials arrested three from an 11-member poaching gang near Ghataprabha Dam. A dramatic chase led to the seizure of weapons, cash, and a vehicle. Read the full details of the operation.
Stray Tiger Returns to Wayanad Forest, Panic Ends
A tiger that strayed into Wayanad's Padikkam Vayal and Cheekaloor, causing panic, has safely returned to the Pathiri Reserve Forest. Forest officials confirm the end of prohibitory orders. Read the full story.
Punjab Develops 8 Forest Parks to Increase Green Cover
Punjab govt is creating eight nature parks in Pathankot, Patiala, Amritsar & Hoshiarpur under the Greening Punjab Mission to enhance forest cover and environmental awareness.
Woman Jumps After Police Arrive at Bengaluru Hotel Party
A young woman in Bengaluru suffered serious injuries after jumping from a hotel's fourth floor following a police visit. Allegations of misconduct and a bribe demand surface as investigations begin.
Bengaluru BDA Layout Owners Stuck in Forest Land Row
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
Pune Groups Push for Vetal Hill Deemed Forest Status
Citizen groups in Pune urge the state to declare the entire Vetal hill complex as forest land, citing SC orders and ecological importance. A move crucial for Pune's climate buffer.
Rajasthan IFS Promotions Face Procedural Irregularity Allegations
Allegations of irregularities surface in Rajasthan Forest Service promotions to IFS. Officers with less than 8 years' service reportedly benefited, while eligible candidates were overlooked. Details inside.
Bijnor Farmers Chase Ailing Elephant From Fields
Farmers in Bijnor's Najibabad drove away a weak elephant damaging crops, fearing blame if it died. Forest officials deny claims of an abandoned calf. Read the full story on the escalating conflict.
Massive Anti-Encroachment Drive in Ramnagar Forest
Uttarakhand police and administration cleared 51 illegal dwellings in Ramnagar's reserve forest. The action, ordered by CM Dhami, saw detentions and heavy security. Read the full details.
Forest Fire Causes Landmine Explosions Along LoC in Poonch
A major forest fire near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district triggered multiple landmine explosions. Officials confirm the fire is now under control. Read the full report.
AI 'Smart Prahari' Predicts Crime in Nagpur, Guides Police Patrols
Nagpur police launch AI-powered 'Smart Prahari' system. It analyses 5 years of crime data to predict hotspots & create dynamic patrol routes, piloted in Washim. A leap towards proactive, data-driven policing.
8 Held in Coimbatore for Star Tortoise Smuggling
Mettupalayam forest officials arrested eight individuals for possessing a protected star tortoise intended for illegal sale. The accused were remanded to judicial custody under the Wildlife Protection Act.
Karnataka Forest Conservation Fails Without Locals
Experts warn that isolated forest conservation efforts in Karnataka are failing. Success requires active involvement of local communities. Read the full analysis.
US Charges $5,000 Fee for Illegal Immigrants Aged 14+
US Border Patrol announces a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal immigrants aged 14 and older. New policy part of Trump administration's sweeping border crackdown. Details inside.
JPSC Forest Range Officer PT Result 2025 Released
JPSC has declared the Preliminary Test result for Forest Range Officer recruitment 2025. Check and download the PDF with roll numbers from jpsc.gov.in for the next stage.
Uttarakhand HC: State Failed to Implement Forest Fire Directives
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.
Bengaluru's Bannerghatta Forest Endangered by Development
Reduced eco-sensitive zone around Bannerghatta National Park now faces new threats from proposed flyovers and a nearby airport. Experts warn of irreversible ecological damage. Read more.
Bengal Govt Approves Rebuild of Burnt Hollong Bungalow
West Bengal government greenlights reconstruction of the historic Hollong Forest Bungalow in Jaldapara, gutted by fire in June 2024. The Rs 3.85 crore project aims to restore the iconic tourist spot. Read more.
Wolf Attacks Injure Two Minor Girls in Bahraich
Two separate wolf attacks in Bahraich's Kaisarganj forest injured minor girls. Forest teams use drones for tracking. Villagers urged to stay alert.
3 held for poaching blackbuck in Sagar forest
Forest officials in Madhya Pradesh arrested three men for allegedly poaching a Schedule-I protected blackbuck. The operation recovered meat, hide, and a rifle. Read the full details.
Sick Wild Elephant Rescued, Treated in Tenkasi Forest
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.
Dubai Police unveils one-of-seven Ferrari Purosangue patrol
Dubai Police boosts its iconic luxury patrol fleet with a one-of-seven Ferrari Purosangue Mansory. This 755-horsepower supercar will patrol tourist hotspots, marking 12 years of innovative policing. Discover the details!
Two girls injured in separate wolf attacks in UP
Panic in Kaisarganj villages after wolves attack two 5-year-old girls. Forest Department launches search with drones. Read about the escalating human-wildlife conflict.
Mining Mafia Attacks Police Patrol in Chandigarh, 2 Held
A police patrol was targeted by the mining mafia in Chandigarh's Kansal area. Two suspects were arrested after a dramatic midnight chase. Read the full details of the brazen attack.
Protesters Storm New Orleans Council Meeting Over ICE
Tensions erupted in New Orleans as protesters disrupted a city council meeting, clashing with police over expanded Border Patrol and ICE operations in Louisiana. Read the full details.
Elephant Electrocuted in Erode's Anthiyur, Investigation On
A wild elephant died after electrocution from a private fence in Erode's Bargur hills. The tusker had been roaming residential areas for over a month, causing damage. Forest department registers case. Read the full report.
Sambar deer killed by train in Nagpur forest
A male sambar deer was tragically run over by a train in Nagpur's Seminary Hills forest range. Forest officials are investigating the incident near the Japanese Garden. Read more about the wildlife safety concerns.
Illegal Road Attempt in Mangar Aravalli Forest Foiled
Another midnight attempt to carve an illegal road through protected Aravalli plantation in Faridabad was stopped. Forest department posts permanent guard after residents' complaint.
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