The state forest department is preparing to deploy a mobile application designed to rapidly connect citizens with trained snake rescuers and guide bite victims toward immediate medical treatment.

The Karnataka BJP has established a fact-finding team following an incident where three alleged poachers were killed in a shootout with forest department personnel. The exchange of fire occurred near Shaagya in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.

The Gujarat Forest Department and Vantara have released 20 blackbucks into the Banni grasslands to help boost native wildlife populations.

The Gujarat Forest Department plans to develop a new zoo and a desert-themed night safari in Deesa, Gujarat, on 103 hectares of government land, with an estimated cost of ₹542.14 crore.

Trouble has arisen for Vikram after a viral video featuring a lar gibbon sparked controversy, leading the Forest Department to launch an investigation into the matter.

A panel has highlighted "practical constraints" in the crackdown on mining in the Chambal region of India and is advocating for the transfer of revenue land to the forest department to enhance protection.

A poster stating 'Muslims not allowed' appeared at the entrance of Sinhagad fort but was promptly removed by the Forest Department.

A lioness attack in Gujarat, India, was captured on camera, prompting a search by the forest department for the big cat. The incident has raised concerns about human-wildlife conflict in the region.

The Forest Department in Assam has initiated a drive against illegal sawmills, with the Forest Minister warning of strict action and directing officials to conduct intensive inspections across all forest divisions.

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has stated that the Forest Department is aggressively pursuing the Golden Langur case, emphasizing the department's commitment to integrity and wildlife protection.

The Forest Department in Gujarat, India, has busted a significant unauthorized wildlife viewing racket operating in the Gir Somnath district, leading to seven arrests and the seizure of a Thar vehicle.

A family in Haridwar discovered 27 Checkered Keelback snake hatchlings inside their water tank, causing panic in the village before forest department 'Snakemen' safely rescued the non-venomous young snakes.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the state government and forest department to submit a report within two weeks regarding the deaths of eight tigers at Kanha National Park.

The Goa Forest Department has identified large eco-sensitive zones along the Mandovi and Zuari rivers. This initiative was undertaken following directions from Goa Forest Minister Vishwajit Rane to protect ecologically vulnerable areas.

The Forest Department in Chhattisgarh, India, has rolled out an action plan focused on conservation efforts and livelihood support in the Balodabazar district.

The Karnataka Forest Department has implemented stricter regulations for trail access, including mandatory GPS and no solo treks. This move follows several cases of missing persons.

Following a dispute over the Ramnadi-Mula devrai, citizens in Pune are advocating for the protection of a buffer zone, though the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) states the area is outside its Reserved Forest Department jurisdiction.

The Forest Department in India provided ex-gratia assistance of Rs 5,000 to an 18-year-old, though the specific reason for the assistance is not detailed in the headline.

A faunal survey conducted in Kerala's Vazhachal by the Kerala Forest Department and Travancore Nature History Society has added 26 new species to the checklist of the wildlife division in the Western Ghats, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.

Forest Department officials are investigating an incident in Nilgiris where two individuals were killed in an accidental encounter with a wild elephant.

Villagers found the bodies of the two women, one of them 19 and other, 20, and informed the police.

A leopard's intrusion into Greenfield School in Ghaziabad on Wednesday caused exam postponements and widespread alarm, captured on CCTV. The Forest Department has deployed a trap at the school boundary, with ongoing efforts to safely capture the animal without tranquilization.

The Forest Department has tightened plastic checks at the Zero Point and Keeriparai check posts to enforce environmental regulations.

The DMK party has raised concerns over the killing of three Tamils by the Karnataka forest department and is demanding an explanation from the government regarding the incident.

The Chief Minister of Karnataka has ordered an investigation after forest department officials reportedly killed three individuals suspected of poaching and carrying deer meat.

A video featuring actor Vikram with an endangered gibbon has triggered a forest department investigation into the animal's ownership and origin, with one gibbon reportedly dead and two returned to Erode.

The forest department in Andhra Pradesh has intensified its search for a male Royal Bengal tiger named 'Explorer'. The tiger has been roaming the Godavari region for six months and is responsible for multiple livestock attacks.

The Ahmedabad forest department has issued a warning against spreading rumors as the search for a leopard in the area intensifies.

Punjab's Forest Department has unveiled an Rs8 billion afforestation program, planning to plant 31 million saplings as part of its forest expansion strategy.

The Pune forest department has issued a warning to tourists planning to visit Lonavala-Khandala and Rajgad, advising caution due to the risk of landslides in these areas.

A man has been arrested for killing a lion cub, with the forest department stating that the accused has a history of killing several dogs and snakes.

Gujarat has announced a 20% reservation for former Agniveers in class-3 police, jail, and forest department posts, providing employment opportunities for those who served in the armed forces.

The Delhi Forest Department has issued an order clarifying which agencies are responsible for taking action when a tree becomes dangerous. This aims to streamline the process for public safety.

The Rajasthan Forest Department is facing scrutiny for allegedly sitting on an internal probe for 15 months that exposed corruption within its ranks.

A farmer was trampled to death by an elephant in Assam's Chandranagar area while returning home from a local market, according to forest department officials.

The Gujarat Forest Department has expressed concerns that a Great Indian Bustard chick may have been eaten by a predator.

A 15.5-foot python was rescued by forest department officials from a garden in Solur, Tamil Nadu, after residents noticed it unable to move. The snake was subsequently released into a forest.

Despite the delay, the Forest Department has maintained that monitoring was carried out as per standard procedure.

Tulsi Gowda, a tribal woman from Karnataka, dedicated nearly five decades to the Forest Department, nurturing countless saplings and becoming an "Encyclopedia of the Forest." Despite humble…

The Forest Department is implementing measures to safeguard animals at Kurumbapatti Zoological Park from the impact of rising temperatures.

Comprehensive joint field surveys, conducted by teams from Project Elephant, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), State Forest departments and Indian Railways, evaluated site-specific ecological conditions and proposed targeted mitigation measures tailored to each location

The mangrove restoration is part of a phased programme to establish a green belt of mangrove species in the district

Anti-depredation squads were formed in villages to incentivise communities to join hands with the Forest Department to respond to elephants together. However, the searchlights and firecrackers the squads used to drive elephants away possibly created a ‘landscape of fear’, forcing elephants to stray into more dangerous situations

An injured wild elephant has been sighted in Anakkulam, near the border of the Malayattoor reserve and Mankulam forest division, prompting forest department officials to initiate tracking efforts.

Environmental groups in Wayanad, India, are criticizing the forest department for rejecting a human-wildlife mitigation grant, alleging the department succumbed to pressure from farmer organizations. The project, initiated by the MoEFCC, aimed to reduce tensions in areas outside tiger reserves.

A land survey in Idukki’s Mankulam has encountered opposition from the Forest Department, which claims the survey in a 'reserve forest' violates Supreme Court orders, while revenue officials state it's on revenue land.

The Chhattisgarh forest department has requested a CBI probe into a tiger poaching incident that allegedly involves two Maharashtra police personnel, who have since been suspended.

Chief Minister Vijay has condemned the killing of three Tamil men by the Karnataka Forest Department, labeling the incident as a 'massacre' and 'unacceptable'.

Forest Department cameras and patrols successfully stopped two illegal fires within hours of each other at Akamas beach and Koutrafas, preventing potential disasters.

Five individuals have been arrested in Maharashtra for allegedly duping a man of Rs 70 lakh by promising him a clerk-cum-typist's job in the state revenue and forest department.

A leopard was captured on CCTV within a residential society in Ahmedabad’s Ghuma, prompting the Gujarat forest department to initiate a search and trapping operation.

The forest department reported two individuals were injured in separate lion attacks in Gujarat, India. Details regarding the specific locations and conditions of the victims were not immediately available.

Without waiting for a survey to conclude, the Chhattisgarh forest department has stationed local youths at 30 strategic locations across the Abujhmad forest to prevent illegal felling.

The carcass of a lion cub was discovered with injuries in Junagadh, India, prompting a search for suspects by the Forest Department. An investigation into the incident is underway.

Police in Jammu and Kashmir arrested two individuals, including a Forest Department employee, for allegedly facilitating the movement of local terror operatives and providing them with hideouts and material assistance.

A tiger has been observed roaming the Raisen Fort hill in Madhya Pradesh for nearly 15 days, prompting the Forest Department to restrict public access to the area to ensure the safety of tourists and locals.

The Forest Department has launched a clean-up drive in Lawachhara, aiming to improve the environmental conditions of the area.

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has approved the Goa Forest Department's proposal to declare 82 lakh square meters along the Mandovi and Zuari riverbanks as eco-sensitive zones.

Uttarakhand's forest department has booked two temple officials for organizing a wedding in the core zone of Rajaji Tiger Reserve, leading to an investigation into the incident.

In an unusual event, a tiger, a leopard, and a cheetah were spotted simultaneously in the same area of Ranthambore's Zone 9, according to the Rajasthan Forest Department.

An unusual sighting of a softshell turtle at 2,950 feet in Bageshwar, India, has prompted a forest department survey. These turtles are typically found at much lower altitudes.

The Forest Department in Bangladesh is intensifying its patrols in the Sundarbans to curb piracy, following recent incidents in the area.

The Forest Department in Tiruchi Circle plans to raise over 3.5 lakh seedlings as part of the Green Tamil Nadu Mission, aiming to increase tree cover across community, institutional, and urban lands.

Devotees arriving in two-wheelers, four-wheelers and other private vehicles, except KSRTC buses, must park their vehicles at the Forest Department check-post

The survey was jointly organised by the Kerala Forest department and the Malabar Natural History Society

The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department has unveiled a poster for a photo contest centered on Kolleru Lake, held in observance of World Wildlife Day.

The Forest department in Pudukottai, India, has rescued nine Dugongs (sea cows) trapped in fishing gear over the last year, utilizing drones and daily boat patrols for monitoring and rescue operations.

An environmentalist has accused a temple trust in the Aravallis of drilling illegal borewells, prompting intervention from the forest department.

Even as the locals staged a protest, the Forest Department staff sedated a tusker said to be responsible for the two deaths, near Beranagodu in Chikkamagaluru taluk.