Jharkhand police arrested four suspects, including the teenage victim's husband and his father, after the headless body of 17-year-old Poonam Kumari was found in a forest near Baliapur. The investigation linked the murders to a family dispute over the girl's marriage and pregnancy, and forensic teams are conducting post‑mortem examinations.
One buffalo dies and another survives attack at Avelthi village; Forest teams intensify tracking and monitoring of tiger movements
Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry has reached out to Indian officials after five infant orangutans were rescued in Balasore, Odisha, and is preparing to repatriate them if investigations confirm they originated in Indonesia. The case is being treated as a possible transnational wildlife‑trafficking incident under CITES regulations.
Synchronous flowering and die-off can open the door to invasive weeds, fuel wildfires, trigger rodent surges and push elephants into farmland, says Kerala Forest Research Institute study
Five infant orangutans rescued from a forest in Balasore district were transferred to Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar for quarantine and care. The zoo has set up a temperature‑controlled facility, a strict feeding regime and enrichment activities while authorities investigate possible smuggling links.
Campaign for Survival and Dignity further claims argument that Gram Sabha consent is holding up government projects is part of “misinformation campaign”
A tiger was sighted on a road near Munnar’s Goodarvila Estate, prompting forest officials to verify the video and warn of ongoing cattle attacks in the region. The forest department announced compensation for lost livestock and instructed plantations to secure animals in sheds by early afternoon.
The Kerala Forest Department withdrew a case against farmer Chackochan for cutting trees on his patta land in Pandippara, Idukki, following intervention by Forest Minister Shibu Baby John. The minister also ordered the return of seized timber and tools to the landowner.
The officials allegedly accepted bribes to allow farming outside permitted areas, and promised title deeds in violation of Forest Rights Act, 2006. Probe reveals involvement of 600-700 tribals
Security forces identified the terrorist killed in Operation Ashdar in Budgam as Yasir, a Pakistani national affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, as joint forces continue search operations in the Pir Panjal forests.
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Dense growth of dry broom and lemon grass, coupled with strong winds and high temperatures, contributed to the spread of the flames
Forest staff expand search into caves located in O’Valley and surrounding areas as signs of the animal’s presence have become extremely rare since the search began on August 21
As the area of operation falls in the vicinity of Doodhpathri, authorities have asked tourists not to visit the tourist location until further orders, officials said
40-year-old woman suffering from high fever carried over 7 km through dense forests as lack of proper roads and bridges continues to severely disrupt daily life for the Muthuvan tribal community in Keralam’s first tribal panchayat near Munnar
Nearly 15 teak trees, planted as part of a social forestry initiative by the Irrigation Department 20 years ago, were felled and smuggled from the spot by unidentified persons.
Protesters allege that operation of Rapid Response Teams and forest watchers remains ineffective to counter the increasing incidents of human-wildlife conflict in the upland areas of Kozhikode district
After a devastating glacier collapse and avalanche in Nepal, a mother believed she had lost her two sons forever. But against all odds, her 8-year-old son survived alone in the forest before being rescued and airlifted to safety, leading to an emotional reunion that has touched hearts across the country.
The confrontation comes against the backdrop of a longstanding rivalry.
