Trump federal employee layoffs: Why are hundreds of fired government workers still unemployed one year after mass probationary firings?More than 300 fired federal employees across 43 states say the 2025 Trump administration layoffs still haunt their lives. Many remain unemp...
28 May, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Green anacondas are the world’s heaviest snakes: Here’s how wetlands, ambush hunting, and biology shape their enormous sizeIn the realm of reptiles, the green anaconda reigns as the heavyweight champion among snakes, flourishing in the vibrant wetlands of South ...
20 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Himachal govt defers 30% salary of top officials for six monthsHimachal Pradesh government has deferred a portion of salaries for officers and employees for six months, starting May 2026, to manage fina...
19 Apr, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Karnataka: HC declines to ban jungle safari, seeks detailed response from stateThe Karnataka High Court declined to ban tiger safaris in the state but sought a response from the government on a plea for a permanent ban...
15 Apr, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Environment Ministry amends forest conservation norms for land diversion of over 40 hectaresEarlier, for every proposal that involved more than 40 hectares of forest land, the conservator of forests of the forest circle in question...
13 Mar, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
Mizoram Assembly adopts resolution opposing Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023The resolution adopted on Tuesday stated, "This House unanimously resolves to oppose the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023 to prote...
24 Aug, 2023, 01.21 AM IST
NCST chairman Chouhan resigns eight months before end of termHarsh Chouhan, chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), has resigned from his position with eight months remaining ...
03 Jul, 2023, 11.55 PM IST
Green cover rule may be eased in border statesAt a March 24 meeting of the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC), the apex panel of the Union Environment ministry on forest clearances, it was...
22 Apr, 2023, 12.15 AM IST
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren writes to PM Modi, raises objections to new forest rules02 Dec, 2022, 07.54 PM IST
Not missing the law for the treesThis interpretation gives a new lease of life to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, and extends protection to many biodiversity-rich area...
22 Jul, 2022, 11.18 PM IST
Union Ministers take to Twitter to refute Congress allegation on new forest rulesThe government claimed that the new rules 'do not dilute or infringe on tribal rights' and will only 'streamline the process of approvals'....
11 Jul, 2022, 12.45 AM IST
SC seeks reply from Centre, States on plea against coal blocks auction in densely forest areas"Mr Bhushan, we are issuing notice but we will take up this matter along with other pending mining cases," the bench said. The seven states...
14 Dec, 2020, 11.04 PM IST
2 years after enacting law, Centre unlocks Rs 66,000 crore green fundThe list includes third-party monitoring of works, forest certification, development of certification standards and casual hiring of local ...
13 Aug, 2018, 10.25 AM IST
New guidelines to mitigate impact of roads, rail on wildlifeThe guidelines, prepared by the Dehradun's Wildlife Institute of India, will act as a template for enhanced protection of wildlife, includi...
05 Jan, 2018, 08.18 PM IST
Cruelty to elephants: Kerala Forest department warns of strong actionKerala Forest Department has warned of action against cruelty towards captive jumbos, in view of a recent SC order pointing out the need to...
29 Aug, 2015, 03.27 PM IST
Environment Minister Veerappa Moily to focus on forest clearance systemGovernment seeks to move away from a command and control system to one based on self monitoring.
15 Jan, 2014, 05.17 AM IST
- 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...
19 Sep, 2013, 02.38 AM IST