Gass Forest Museum's 123-Year Legacy Awaits Digital Facelift
India's oldest forest museum in Coimbatore, established in 1902, plans digital upgrades & weekend openings to boost visitors. Read about the revival plan.
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Uttarakhand Forest Fires: 1153 Alerts in Dec 2025
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.
Congress: Forest Act Changes Open Door to Privatisation
Congress alleges recent amendments to the Forest Conservation Act enable forest management privatisation, threatening tribal rights and ecology. Read the full analysis.
Rajasthan Forest Guard Recruitment 2025: 785 Posts
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.
UP to Transform Museums into Interactive Cultural Hubs
Uttar Pradesh government initiates a major project to upgrade state museums into immersive, visitor-friendly spaces with modern tech and curated narratives to boost tourism and public engagement.
World's 10 Oldest Living Trees & Their Locations
Discover the world's 10 oldest living trees, from Sweden's 9,550-year-old Old Tjikko to California's Methuselah. Explore their incredible stories and where to find these ancient natural wonders.
India's Forest Districts Need Urgent Governance Modernisation
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?
Uttarakhand leads India in winter forest fire alerts
Uttarakhand records highest winter forest fires in India, causing ecological damage and health issues. Officials seek community help. Read more on the crisis.
Louvre Tightens Security After $102 Million Jewel Heist
The Louvre Museum in Paris has installed metal bars on a historic window used in a $102 million jewel heist. Discover the new security measures and the infamous 2018 robbery's details.
PM Modi to open Rashtra Prerna Sthal with 65-ft statues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Rashtra Prerna Sthal in Lucknow on Dec 25, featuring a unique museum and towering bronze statues of three BJP ideologues. Explore the interactive digital zones and grand exhibits.
5,000 Trees to be Felled in Chamoli for Fire-Line Restoration
The Union government has approved cutting 5,000 trees in Chamoli to restore defunct fire-lines before the 2025 forest fire season. This critical move aims to prevent large-scale wildfires in Uttarakhand.
Delhi Metro Museum Opens: See 6 Global Rail Museums
Delhi Metro Museum opens at Supreme Court station, showcasing India's transport revolution. Discover 6 must-visit rail museums worldwide for travel enthusiasts. Plan your visit now!
SC Allows Karnataka to Reclaim 134 Acres of Forest Land
Supreme Court cancels agricultural lease in Dharwad forest, orders Karnataka govt to reclaim 134 acres. Ruling stresses forest land cannot be used for farming. Read the full verdict.
New Delhi Metro Museum Opens at Supreme Court Station
Experience life as a loco pilot at Delhi's new metro museum. Featuring real train simulators, tunnel models, and a journey through 23 years of transit history. Open now at Supreme Court station.
Porunai Museum in Tirunelveli to Open with Sivakalai Treasures
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin inaugurates the Porunai Museum in Tirunelveli on Dec 21. The museum will house rare Iron Age artefacts from Sivakalai, India's oldest such site. Discover the history!
Red Fort to get 3 new museums by 2025
Delhi's iconic Red Fort is set for a major cultural upgrade with three new museums dedicated to aviation, arms, and art, slated to open by December 2025. Explore the details!
Modern Sant Ravidas Museum Takes Shape in Varanasi
A state-of-the-art museum dedicated to Sant Ravidas is being built at his birthplace in Varanasi. The Rs 232 crore project will showcase his life and teachings through digital exhibits, aiming for a 2027 completion.
First Digital Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum Ready by Jan
The Tribal Freedom Fighters Museum at Tajangi, Visakhapatnam, will open in January. This fully digital museum uses VFX and interactive tech to showcase heroes like Alluri Sitarama Raju. Explore tribal history and valour.
Louvre Water Leak Damages Hundreds of Artifacts Post-Heist
Paris' Louvre Museum faces fresh crisis as a water leak damages hundreds of Egyptian antiquities, weeks after a multi-million dollar jewel theft. Concerns grow over infrastructure.
Louvre leak damages hundreds of works, sparks overhaul
A water leak at Paris's Louvre Museum damaged 300-400 items in its Egyptian Antiquities department. No unique artefacts were lost. The incident prompts a major security and price review. Read more.
Louvre Museum Water Leak Damages Egyptian Antiquities Books
A water leak at the Louvre Museum in Paris has damaged books in its Egyptian Antiquities department. The incident occurred on June 26, 2024, but no artworks were harmed. Read details.
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.
Chandigarh Govt Museum to Undergo ₹5.5 Crore Modernization
The Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh is set for a major ₹5.5 crore upgrade. The project includes new galleries, a cafeteria, and improved facilities to enhance visitor experience.
Govt Museum & Art Gallery Chandigarh upgrade plan approved
Chandigarh's Grade-I heritage Govt Museum & Art Gallery, designed by Le Corbusier, secures approval for a major conservation and upgrade project. The plan aims to secure a central grant.
Gurgaon's First Accessibility Museum Redefines Inclusion
Explore Delhi-NCR's first accessibility museum in Gurgaon, where immersive exhibits and assistive tech foster empathy and champion universal design. A must-visit for inclusive awareness.
India's First Startup Museum Coming to Bengaluru in 2027
Bengaluru is set to get India's pioneering startup and technology museum by 2027. The 12,000 sqm project in Baiyappanahalli is a PPP initiative. Discover the future of tech heritage!
Louvre entry fee hike for non-EU tourists from 2026
Paris's Louvre Museum will increase entry fees for non-EU visitors from €22 to €32 in 2026. The move aims to fund a major modernisation plan. Here's what Indian travellers need to know.
LD Museum's Night Initiative Gets British Museum Mention
Ahmedabad's LD Museum 'Museum by Light' program receives international recognition on British Museum platform after completing 30 successful editions. Discover this innovative cultural initiative.
West Singhbhum Forest Dept Protects Elephants in Saranda
West Singhbhum forest officials launch village outreach and daily patrols to protect elephants from illegal activities in Saranda forest. Join the conservation effort!
Pune's 10x12 ft museum houses 1000 historical treasures
Discover Anandi Sansar in Pune's Kasba Peth - a 10x12 ft museum housing 1000 brass, copper & silver artefacts collected over 35 years by Girish Potphode. Open daily 6-8 PM.
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