Killing of bear: Wildlife activist files plea for FIRA wildlife activist has filed a petition in Mahasamund court seeking direction from court to register an FIR against eight policemen and tw...
- Reclaiming encroached forest land in Karnataka has started: PCCF
The process of identifying forest land under encroachment has been completed and the department has started the process of reclaiming the e...
- Delayed rescue by forest officials kills train-hit tiger in MP
The tiger was found on the tracks near the mid-ghat area of Sehore district, close to Ratapani forest area, which still awaits a notificati...
18 Jharkhand villages identified under 'Green India Mission'The main objective of the mission was to develop the ecological and economic scenario by choosing different developmental schemes.
Arunachal Pradesh to enact Forest Act soonSo far, Arunachal has been following the Assam Forest Regulation, 1891 for administration of its forest resources.
- Uttarakhand wildlife officials in tussle over poaching cases
In a move that has created ripples within the department, the additional principal chief conservator of forests has now blamed the principa...
- Maharshtra govt to make new rules under 86-year-old forest law
The state government has decided to amend rules under the Indian Forest Act 1927 to make them more adaptable and people-friendly besides en...
More than 5 crore saplings planted in UPThe state has been made greener by planting about five crore saplings.This is more than the plantation target set by the forest department ...
- Tiger cub found dead in Bandhavgarh
Yet another tiger cub was found dead in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) on Thursday evening.Going by the official reason for the death- adu...
Assam to deploy well-equipped response to deal with man-animal conflictAssam government has decided to constitute and deploy well-equipped rapid response teams to deal with the increasing man-animal conflict.
- J&K introduces Golden Handshake scheme for PSU employees
The Jammu and Kashmir government has introduced a 'Golden Handshake' scheme as part of efforts to revive sick PSUs in the state.
- India to receive $4.5 mn US assistance to fight terrorism
US has asked Congress to double its anti-terrorism budget to India.
- Vedanta row, BJP sees danger to wildlife
The opposition BJP voiced concern about the fate of eco-fragile sensitive zone around Balukhand-Konark sanctuary, located barely few meters...
- Panel to look into disappearance of tiger
The MP govt has formed a committee to look into the disappearance of the big cats in Panna tiger reserve in eastern part of the state, MP m...
- PCCF orders to shoot down 'man-eater leopard'
Finally, the Principal Conservator of Forests has ordered to shoot down the man-eater leopard of Vejgaon, it is reported.
- One held for shooting tiger
Forest officials in Satna district of MP have arrested one person in connection with the shooting of a tiger in Uchehara area.
- Orissa forest department runs on 'gifts' by mining firms
Orissa forest department has for years been "officially" asking mining companies to "provide" everything from SUVs to bookshelves. And, the...