The Latest Breaking News from the forest department

Udaipur's Holika Dahan celebration attracts locals and tourists, but the burning of semal trees raises ecological concerns.

Polling staff, EVMs land on Godavari and Bay of Bengal islands for elections; Youtubers document Hope Island polling.

Bandipur Yuva Mitra initiative sensitizes local community on conservation, reaching 200 schools, recognized for mass outreach on wildlife awareness.

Forest Department plans to plant 11,700 saplings in Mysuru, with public involvement crucial for tree survival and city's green cover.

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Belagavi-based wildlife conservationist Giridhar Kulkarni had requested the Forest Department to transfer the camp from JLR to the department in 2022. He had reasoned that the transfer to JLR had led to the Hemmadaga Eco-Development Committee, an association of villagers, not getting any money. The sanctuary was not bringing any…

Forest Department traps over 100 monkeys to protect CCTV cables at Tiruvannamalai counting centres, ensuring EVM safety during elections.

Elephant Lovers Forum exposes lack of action against loco pilots in train-elephant fatalities in Palakkad, raising safety concerns.

Three national highway stretches passing through Pudukottai district are poised to become greener under the Green Tamil Nadu Mission in a bid to reduce the impact of air pollution

Forest fires have refused to die down in Uttarakhand for the past 10 days, with four people reportedly dead so far and the Supreme Court set to hear petitions linked to the state government’s role on Wednesday. 

The sun is just about to rise as the staff of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary office at Lakkavali keep the vehicles ready for the morning safari. One member is busy issuing tickets after taking the fixed fee, while others are instructing the visitors to get into the vehicles meant for…