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J&K serial attacks: Indian Army in action in Doda's dense forests day after PM's anti-terror ops meet
Security forces are on high alert after J&K witnessed multiple terror attacks in the past few days. A massive manhunt has been launched in parts of J&K in response to attacks in parts of Jammu region. Equipped with high-end weapons, Indian soldiers ...
Himachal Pradesh: Forest fire breaks out at Tuti Kandi area in Shimla
Shimla (HP), May 21 (ANI): A forest fire broke out at Tuti Kandi area in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla on May 21. Fire officials reached the spot and engaged in dousing the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Further details are awaited. Himachal Pradesh: Forest fire...
'BJP calls Tribals as Vanvasi not Adivasi': Rahul Gandhi in Gujarat's Bharuch
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on March 09 during his ‘Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra’ in Gujarat’s Bharuch said that BJP calls Tribals as ‘forest dwellers’, they changed your name because they don’t want to give you rights. "Tribal means the first owners of the land of India...If t...
Massive forest fire rages in Nainital, IAF deploys MI-17 choppers in ongoing dousing ops
Nainital: A forest fire has been sweeping through the dense foliage in the mountains surrounding Nainital over the last 36 hours, an official said, adding that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed its personnel and MI-17 choppers in a dousing operation in the...
Nilgiris forest fire: IAF heroics on display; thrilling videos of ‘Bambi Bucket’ ops emerge
The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed an AF Mi-17 V5 helicopter on Sunday to undertake multiple Bambi Bucket operations to douse forest fires in the Nilgiris. Collaborating with the forest department and state administration, the IAF helicopter discharged over ...
From MSP for forest produce to recognition of sixth scheduled areas, Congress' six resolutions for Adivasis
On Tuesday, March 12, Rahul Gandhi announced that if the Congress party comes to power, it will conduct a caste census and financial survey and strengthen the Forest Rights Act. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also announced six resoluti...
At least 46 killed in massive wildfires in Chile; state of emergency declared
Chile's president says intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 46 deaths, and officials say at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed.At least 46 killed in massive wildfires in Chile; state of emergency declared
Bengal Ration Distribution Scam: ED files charge sheet in PDS case, names jailed minister Jyotipriya Mallick
Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday filed its first charge sheet in the alleged public distribution system (PDS) scam in West Bengal, which named forest minister Jyotipriya Mallick and rice mill owner and hotelier Bakibur Rahaman among the acc
Forest land scam: ED conducts raid at residence of former Uttarakhand Minister Harak Singh Rawat
Dehradun (Uttarakhand): The Enforcement Directorate on February 07 conducted raid at the residence of former Uttarakhand Minister Harak Singh Rawat. The raids are being conducted at several locations in Delhi, Chandigarh and Uttarakhand. Sources reveal t
Chile: At least 46 reported dead as forest fires move into densely populated central areas
Chile's president says intense forest fires burning around a densely populated area of central Chile have caused at least 46 deaths, and officials say at least 1,100 homes had been destroyed.In a nationally televised address, President Gabriel Boric warned Sat
Maharashtra: Meet the rapid response team, tranquilizing unruly tigers in forests
Acting as a wall of defence between animals and humans, forest officials in Maharashtra’s largest tiger reserve are in action. Given the growing cases of tiger-human conflict in Chandrapur and Gadchiroli districts in Maharashtra, In the last 10 years, the forest depart
Watch: Manipur police, Forest Dept. destroy 30 acres of illicit poppy fields in Shongphel hill range
On January 22, a poppy destruction drive occurred along the Shongphel hill range in Ukhrul, Manipur. A joint team consisting of the Manipur Police and the Forest Department carried out the drive. 12 hectares (approx.) of illicit poppy fields and huts
'Sheesh Mahal' Row: NGT imposes Rs 10,000 fine on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
The NGT fines Kejriwal Rs 10,000 for not responding to 'Sheesh Mahal' construction notice. PWD and Forest Department also fined. NGT cites violation of environmental norms. 'Sheesh Mahal' is Delhi CM's official residence.'Sheesh Mahal' Row: NGT imposes Rs 10,000 f
J&K: Search operation to nab terrorists continues for 3rd day in Poonch
The joint search operation to nab terrorists continued for the 3rd day in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir on January 14. Security has been beefed up in LKG Forest area. Earlier, a security force convoy of vehicles was fired upon by suspected terrorists in the Poonch sector on January
Tamil Nadu: Over 30 wild elephants enter Nokkanur forest; authorities issue alert in 10 villages
Krishnagiri (Tamil Nadu): Stir prevailed in Tamil Nadu’s Krishnagiri after a herd of over 30 elephants entered Nokkanur forest on November 23. As many as 10 villages in the district have been put on alert in view of safety of the locals. As per reports,
Tamil Nadu: Forest officials reunite elephant calf with its mother in Anamalai Tiger Reserve
In the Manambolly Range private forest area of Anamalai Tiger Reserve, Wildlife Department officials reunited a 4- to 5-month-old elephant calf with its herd after it was found roaming in a private estate, separated from its mother. The elephant herd was sea
Karnataka moral policing: Victim alleges gang-rape, says 'taken to forest, different places'
The moral policing case in Karnataka's Haveri is getting worse day by day. The victim alleged gang rape and said, 'Taken to forest, different places, and raped'. Karnataka moral policing: Victim alleges gang-rape, says 'taken to forest, different places'
Rajouri Encounter: CRPF deployed in Bafliaz area, search operation continues
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been deployed in Rajouri’s Bafliaz after terrorists killed four soldiers on December 21. The robust search operation continued from the morning of December 23 to locate the terrorists who ambushed two Army vehicles in the forest a
Kerala: Kanmani, an abandoned elephant calf, nursed to health by veterinarians and forest guards
Kanmani, a six-month-old elephant calf, was abandoned and injured in the Attapadi forest in Palakkad, Kerala. Kanmani was taken care by a team of dedicated veterinarians and forest guards. Witness her inspiring journey to a new life of safety and healing
Odisha: Govt taking steps towards solving deadly conflict between elephants and humans, says Ashwini Kr Choubey
Odisha: Minister of State for Environment and Forest Ashwini Kumar Choubey while speaking to the media on August 12 said that the government is taking steps to prevent the deaths of elephants and humans that happen due to fighting between
Tamil Nadu: Mudumalai Tiger Reserve bids emotional goodbye to Elephant Murthy
Forest Department officials, Mahouts and tribals in the Mudumalai tiger reserve on October 15 paid their last tributes to a Magna elephant, Murthy. The 58-year-old Murthy, who worked as a ‘government employee’ till last year, died of age ailment on October 14. High-level s
Anantnag shootout: Search operation underway in forest areas of Gadole, Kokernag
For the second day, a search operation is continuing in the forest areas of Gadole, Kokernag after militants in the region killed three defence personnel during an encounter on September 13. There were additional reports of more gunfire in the area. The entire area has
Cheetahs die in Kuno National Park, Forest Minister blames monsoon
One more cheetah has died at the Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh, making it the ninth feline to die since March, according to a statement from the state forest department. Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav blames monsoon and said 'deaths due to monsoon infection.'Cheetahs die in K
Anantnag encounter: Body of LeT commander recovered in Kokernag as anti-terror ops enter day 7
The intense gunfight between security forces and terrorists entered day 7 in J&K’s Anantnag on Sept 19. In a major success, the security forces recovered the body of a LeT terrorist in Kokernag. The body of LeT terrorists was found at the encounter site in
Anantnag encounter: Search operation in Kokernag forest areas continues for 6th consecutive day
A joint search operation is going on in the forest area of Kokernag, Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir where an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on September 13. The Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police resumed operations
Anantnag encounter: Forces intensify anti-terror operations; terrorists' hideout shelled
A search operation is underway by the security forces in the Kokernag forest area of Anantnag on September 18. On September 17, firing of gunshots was heard from Kokernag region among the dense forest area. Fire smoke was also seen in the forest area where terro
We must raise voice against cutting of trees at Aarey in the name of development: NCP MP Supriya Sule
Reiterating the Aarey issue, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule on April 21 asserted that the party is not against development but one must keep the environment in consideration. Supriya Sule said, “We must raise our voices against the
J&K: Indian Army neutralises another terrorist in Reasi district; encounter underway
Indian Army has foiled another Pakistan’s nefarious terror bid in Jammu & Kashmir. An encounter was carried out on September 04 and one terrorist was shot dead in the operation. The encounter took place in Kalaban forest area of Reasi district. However, one security
Greek Air Force plane crashes while fighting forest fire
The air force's Canadair CL-215 crashed on Tuesday while fighting forest fires at Platanistos in Evia island. After the incident, a search operation started in the area and determined that the plane's captain, aged 34, and co-pilot, 27, were both dead. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announ
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