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Dehradun, Dec 17 (PTI) As Delhi virtually disappears behind its annual smog and toxic air chokes its residents, many heading for a sojourn in Dehradun seeking clean air may have to think twice. In the past two days, the Air Quality Index in Dehradun, nested in the mountain ranges of the Himalaya, slipped into the 'poor' category -- indicating that pollution is not limited to the plains. According to experts, the main reasons for the increasing pollution in Dehradun include the growing volume o ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: With the wildfire season looming, the forest department has asked the regional chief conservators of forests (RCCFs) to prepare a structured plan of action with special focus on divisions that had recorded significant spike in such incidents last year. PCCF and HoFF Suresh Pant told TNIE that preparedness for the ensuing forest fire season, which will commence from January, has already started and steps are being taken at the field-level to effectively deal with the situation. "We ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Forest, Environment and Ecology Minister Eshwar B Khandre on Tuesday said that an FIR has been registered against a man who had submitted fake documents to take possession of 482 acres of BM Kaval forestland. The accused, MB Nemanna Gowda alias MB Manmatha, tried to usurp 532 acres of forest and government lands. Before this, he tried to grab 512.26 acres of forest and government lands by submitting fake documents. A case was filed by local forest officials and the tahsildar with Mud ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (ANS) Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced on Tuesday that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps in Delhi from December 18. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Sirsa said, "To control vehicular tail pipe emissions, all the dealers of the petrol/ diesel/CNG pumps are directed to dispense/sell the petrol/ diesel/ CNG to motor vehicles only on production of a vali ...Read More >
Amravati: The fear of leopards has gripped citizens in Maharashtra, be it Junnar, in Pune, Nashik or Amravati. This has yet again given rise to the human-animal conflict. But not every part of Maharashtra is in the same dilemma. The number of leopards is only one aspect of the problem; other variables include their habitat, the food chain, human interference, and wildlife management, all of which are interlinked to the fear that leopards instil," Yadav Tarate Patil, a wildlife specialist and fo ...Read More >
THANE: Forest Department teams from the Badlapur Forest Division have been carrying out an intensive search operation for the past week to trap two leopards spotted near residential areas in and around Badlapur, triggering fear among residents. The presence of the big cats came to light after CCTV footage showed them attacking dogs, goats and chickens in the vicinity. Following repeated incidents involving pets and livestock, the Forest Department has advised residents to avoid venturing into v ...Read More >
MUMBAI, Oct 31 -- Indian customs officers have arrested a plane passenger after discovering two endangered gibbons stuffed inside a checked bag, the latest animals seized from smugglers at Mumbai's airport. One of the tiny apes from Indonesia was dead, while the other, in a video shared by Indian Customs, was seen cradled in the arms of an officer, softly hooting before covering its face with its arm. Customs said the passenger, who had travelled from Malaysia via Thailand, was given the rare ...Read More >
This includes around 130 square km of pristine forest inhabited by the Nicobarese, a Scheduled Tribe (ST), and the Shompens, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), whose population is estimated to be between 200 and 300. In a detailed letter to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the signatories said it was "disingenuous to label what is essentially a commercial project as a strategic one and invoke national security whenever questions on the project are raised". They cautioned that ...Read More >
PM Modi lauded a Bengaluru engineer, Kapil Sharma, for leading a movement to restore the city's greenery by planting trees, reviving lakes, and more. Once celebrated as the Garden City, Bengaluru has watched its lakes shrink and its canopy thin under the weight of relentless urban growth. But one man's determination is helping the city reclaim its green soul. ALSO READ | Bengaluru entrepreneur reveals how a cold email led to a long term bond with Nithin Kamath On Sunday, Prime Minister Narend ...Read More >
The Rajkot Special Operations Group (SOG) in Gujarat has busted a gang involved in the illegal sale of rare pangolins worth Rs 22 crore. The gang was... The Rajkot Special Operations Group (SOG) in Gujarat has busted a gang involved in the illegal sale of rare pangolins worth Rs 22 crore. The gang was allegedly smuggling the endangered species from the Gir forest area and attempting to sell them in major cities. Acting on intelligence, the SOG carried out a swift operation and arrested three p ...Read More >
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami Inaugurates Sharda Corridor Project's First Phase in Tanakpur Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the first phase of the Sharda Corridor Project in Tanakpur, aimed at enhancing cultural heritage and economic opportunities. The project includes redevelopment of Sharda Ghat with environmentally friendly facilities. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the initial phase of the Sharda Corridor Project in Tanakpur, Cham ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 23: India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area while retaining its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Environment Ministry said the achievement reflects the success of India's large-scale afforestation initiatives and community-led forest protection efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav described the rise from t ...Read More >
Jorhat, Oct 22: As Assam continues to grieve the loss of its most loved music icon, Zubeen Garg, environmentalist and Padma Shri awardee Jadav Payeng, known across the country as the "Forest Man of India", has expressed deep sorrow and called for justice for the late artist, whom he described as a kindred spirit. Payeng shared intimate memories of Zubeen from the singer's youth. "I first met Zubeen when he was a student at J.B. College in Jorhat. He would often cycle to the Brahmaputra sandbars ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) India has climbed to the ninth spot globally in total forest area and retained its third rank in annual forest area gain, according to a new report released by the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The Environment Ministry said this reflects the success of India's large-scale afforestation and community-led forest protection efforts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav said India's rise from the 10th to th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a significant milestone for environmental conservation efforts, India has secured the ninth rank globally in forest area in 2025 -- up from the 10th position in 2020, said Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Wednesday. The country has also retained its third position in annual forest area gain, according to the Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025 released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in B ...Read More >
In a pioneering effort to restore livelihoods and combat environmental degradation, the Green India Challenge (GIC), a nationwide environmental... In a pioneering effort to restore livelihoods and combat environmental degradation, the Green India Challenge (GIC), a nationwide environmental movement founded by former Rajya Sabha MP Joginpally Santosh Kumar, has launched a pilot bamboo plantation project spanning 5 acres in Mullalagutta 2 village, Adilabad Rural Mandal, Adilabad district. This f ...Read More >
Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district will reopen for tourists from October 18, an official said here on Wednesday. The tiger reserve was closed for tourists from June 30 due to the monsoon, the STR official said. According to the notification issued by STR Field Director Prakash Chand Gogineni, a maximum of 60 vehicles will be allowed inside the national park daily. Maximum 35 vehicles will be allowed from Jashipur checkgate, while 25 vehicles will enter the STR through ...Read More >
Pune: The civic body has initiated the process to secure fresh environmental clearance from the Union ministry of environment, forests and climate change for the Paud Phata-Balbharti link road project, as recently sought by Supreme Court. Head of PMC's road department Aniruddha Pawaskar said, "We will appoint a consultant for the study and environment assessment. We aim to complete the work and submit a report as soon as possible."The Supreme Court on Wednesday halted the construction of the pro ...Read More >
Mysuru: A report prepared by the Wildlife Institute of India, under Project Elephant of the Union ministry of environment, forest and climate change, has issued a serious warning to the Karnataka forest department about a growing threat to the state's elephant habitats. As per the 'Status of Elephants in India: DNA Based Synchronous All India Population Estimation of Elephants (SAIEE) 2021-25' report, the once-contiguous elephant populations of the Western Ghats are rapidly becoming disconnected ...Read More >
Chandigarh: EcoSikh, a global non-governmental organisation (NGO) and a response from the Sikh community to the threats of climate change and the deterioration of the natural environment, has unveiled a plan for the revival of the 'Baaj' - the raptor associated with Guru Gobind Singh.The plan will be implemented in collaboration with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) - a Mumbai-based 140-year-old organisation. The idea is to rehabilitate the 'Baaj' or Northern Goshawk, the official bird ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], October 15 (ANI): Ahead of Gujarat's 75th anniversary, the state government on Wednesday unveiled the strategic vision document 'Gujarat@75: Agenda for 2035' at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, laying out a comprehensive development roadmap for the next decade, according to a statement issued by the Gujarat Chief Minister's Office (CMO). Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel released the document, describing the milestone as both a celebration of Gujarat's remarkable achieve ...Read More >
Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday unveiled the 'Gujarat@75 - Agenda for 2035' report, outlining the state's 10-year development agenda. The year 2035 will mark the completion of 75 years since the state's formation.Speaking at an event in Mahatma Mandir, Patel said that the document will track the efforts of the govt over the next decade towards the twin goals of 'earning well and living well' for each person in Gujarat. "The framework of the 'Gujarat@75 - Agenda for 2035' ...Read More >
Following the poisoning of two tigers and four tiger cubs to death in M.M. Hills in Chamarajanagar district, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday cautioned that strict action will be taken against those who kill wildlife. He emphasised that forests have no value without animal lives and that the survival of forests determines the survival of the planet. Speaking after presenting the Chief Minister's medals to Forest and Environment Department personnel at the valedictory function of the 71 ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Oct 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Expressing concern over incidents of tiger and elephant killings in the state, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday issued a stern warning that strict action will be taken against those who kill wildlife, as he emphasised that forests have no value without animals. In his remarks after presenting the Chief Minister's Medal to environmental and forest conservation officers at the valedictory function of the 71st Wildlife Week held at the Banquet Ha ...Read More >
Kolkata, Oct 6 (PTI) Devastating floods triggered by torrential rains in north Bengal have swept away several wild animals from the forests of the Dooars region, with at least seven animal deaths reported so far, a senior forest department official said on Monday. Large volumes of water from swollen rivers -- including Torsha, Jaldhaka, Kaljani and Diana -- inundated vast stretches of forest in the region, leaving little time for forest personnel to respond or rescue animals, Chief Wildlife War ...Read More >
Dehradun: Uttarakhand, known for its scenic mountains and rich forests, is facing a serious wildlife crisis. In the last 25 years, the state has lost 573 elephants due to unnatural causes. In 2025 alone, 22 elephants have already died -- an average of nearly two every month. The situation has become even more alarming with the death of three elephants in just one week in the Haridwar Forest Division. The third elephant was found dead in Laldhang, raising serious questions about forest safety an ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday inaugurated Wildlife Week at the Chief Minister's Camp Office in Dehradun. On this occasion, he flagged off a bike rally organised by the Forest Department. The rally carried the message of wildlife conservation and passed through prominent locations, including Ghantaghar, Parade Ground, and Survey Chowk, before culminating at Malsi Zoo. Wildlife Week is celebrated every year during the ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 2 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday inaugurated Wildlife Week at the Chief Minister Camp Office in Dehradun. On this occasion, he flagged off a bike rally organised by the Forest Department. The rally carried the message of wildlife conservation and passed through prominent locations, including Ghantaghar, Parade Ground, and Survey Chowk, before culminating at Malsi Zoo. Wildlife Week is celebrated every year during the fi ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience.The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and makin ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], September 26 (ANI): Telangana Government is set to redefine the definition of Tourism in the state. Apart from regular visits to wildlife forests and waterfalls, the government is ready to introduce a slew of new services for both domestic and international tourists to ensure a delightful experience. The services include overnight stays in the forests and safaris, double-decked boat rides, helicopter tours, introducing traditional cuisine to every tourist, and mak ...Read More >
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