The Latest Breaking News from the forest department

Tadoba-Kawal conservation reserve approved by SBWL

Telangana State Board approves proposal for conservation reserve, increased compensation for wildlife attacks, and other wildlife-related discussions.

The Hindu · Feb 7, 2024

Activists express concern over 70% of fire-fighting vehicles being old

Concerns raised over the ability of the Forest Department to deploy fire extinguishing vehicles due to their age.

The Hindu · Feb 6, 2024

Electricity for Uralagallu village: K.J. George asks officer to submit a proposal for mini-hydel power project

Residents of Uralagallu village, affected by a hydroelectric project, have been without power for 60 years. Minister George proposes a mini-hydel power project.

The Hindu · Feb 3, 2024

Forest Department prevents visitors from taking over 2 tonnes of single-use plastic materials to Anamalai Tiger Reserve in a year

Proactive steps taken by the Forest Department have prevented visitors from possibly dumping more than two tonnes of single-use plastic materials in places falling under the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) and popular tourism destination Valparai in the past one year.

The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024

Operation to drive away wild elephants on the outskirts of Chikkamagaluru continues

Shivamogga-Chikkamagaluru district extends prohibitory orders as operation to drive away wild elephants continues.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

Bird population plummets at Ooty lake, conservationists blame government construction projects

The Ooty Lake's wetland bird population has drastically declined in 2024, raising concerns about its viability as a habitat.

The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024

Satellite remote sensing technology should be used efficiently to report and prevent forest fires: Khandre

Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has said that satellite remote sensing technology should be used efficiently to provide timely information and prevent forest fires in the State.

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

Synchronised census of wetland birds begins in Villupuram and Cuddalore districts

The synchronized wetland bird census in Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts involved 30 teams and aimed to gather data for conservation.

The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024

Man injured in wild elephant attack dies in Chinnakkanal

A 68-year-old farmer dies after being attacked by a wild tusker in Idukki, raising concerns about human safety.

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2024

Efforts to tranquilise straying bear turn futile in Wayanad

Forest department's operation to tranquilize a bear in human habitats turns futile despite extensive efforts by the team.

The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024