Ahead of the January 15 BMC elections, the Bombay High Court has repeatedly criticized the civic body's inefficiency on key issues like pothole deaths, pollution, and illegal constructions. Read the full report on the court's directives.
National Green Tribunal directs Himachal forest dept to investigate alleged illegal felling of acacia trees in Nurpur. Report due in two months. Details inside.
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
NGTA slams Greater Noida Authority for inaction on illegal colonies extracting groundwater. Tribunal gives one-month final deadline to file report. Next hearing on April 8.
Adivasi communities assert land rights amid exclusionary conservation policies. Explore the justice debate in India's forest governance. Read more for insights.
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.
Punjab & Haryana High Court demands a comprehensive list of illegal constructions in Siswan's forest area, noting discrepancies in government reports. Read about the court's strict directives.
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Haryana forest officials razed structures on 25 acres of protected Aravali land in Raisina hills, sealing a borewell and blocking roads. This action follows NGT orders to halt non-forest use. Read about the ongoing encroachment battle.
Delhi forest department to clear waste from Bhati village forest land and plant 60,000 saplings using Miyawaki method. NGT monitors action on misuse of green area.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand govt for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details of illegal constructions sought.
Supreme Court criticizes Uttarakhand government for inaction on massive forest land encroachment in Rishikesh, hints at politician-bureaucrat nexus. Details inside.
Supreme Court holds Uttarakhand's entire executive accountable for systematic forest land grabbing since 2000. State given two weeks to file detailed affidavit. Read the full story.
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.
Kerala's new land regularisation SOP could nullify years of legal action against 57 illegal constructions in Idukki, including resorts on govt land. Read the full investigation.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces the successful eviction drive in Jamuna-Maudanga Reserve Forest. Over 1,500 families were removed from 5,250 bighas of illegally occupied land. Read the full story.
Patna police arrested 11 gang members for illegal land possession and seized weapons & liquor. SP details the operation in Gaurichak. Read the full story.
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.
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.
Goa government begins a landmark digital land survey this month to update records and issue Urban Property Cards (UrPro) in Panaji, Margao, and Cuncolim. Learn about the process and how landowners can participate.
Chomu administration demolishes illegal constructions in Imam Chowk after December 25 stone-pelting incident. 19 arrested, police injured. Read the latest updates on the crackdown.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
Ludhiana district administration initiates a detailed ground survey in Lal Dora areas to identify illegal constructions and encroachments. The move aims to enforce building bylaws and ensure planned development.
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?
Bombay High Court criticizes Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan Dombivli, Bhiwandi-Nizampur corporations for failing to enforce laws against illegal constructions, warning thousands could have been prevented.
The Centre welcomes the Supreme Court's order on Aravalli forest land, while the Congress demands Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav's resignation over alleged misleading statements.
Days after SC's strict order, Rishikesh sees violent protests over forest land demarcation. Locals block highway, pelt stones at officials. Get the full story on the 2,866-acre land dispute.
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.