forests

Bengaluru, April 9 Karnataka Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment, Eshwar Khandre, has instructed authorities to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) for trekking safety, intended to serve as a national model.The Minister issued the instruction in writing to the chief...

Shimla, April 6 BJP state president Rajeev Bindal on Monday launched a scathing attack on the Congress-led state government, saying it has failed on all fronts and the people of Himachal Pradesh are deeply distressed.Addressing party workers at the ongoing two-day state executive meeting in...

In Jammu and Kashmir, in a significant initiative aimed at promoting environmental sustainability, Minister for Education, Social Welfare, Health and Medical Education, Sakeena Itoo, today launched a large-scale tree planting drive across Jammu and Kashmir, starting from SRML Higher Secondary...

Ramgarh (Jharkhand), April 3 – Three people were killed by a herd of wild elephants in the Gola block of Ramgarh district, Jharkhand, on Friday morning, causing fear and anger among local residents.The victims include two brick kiln workers and an elderly villager.The first incident occurred...

Shillong, April 2 American travel writer and researcher, Patrick A. Rogers, known for his work on Meghalaya's "living root bridges," has died of a cardiac arrest while on a tour to a remote village in the East Khasi Hills district, officials said on Thursday.In a post on X, Chief Minister...

On the occasion of International Bird Day today, Minister of State for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, stated that birds are nature's messengers, reminding people of the delicate balance of the planet. In a social media post, the Minister urged citizens to...

New Delhi, March 31 – The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government, and various authorities regarding alleged widespread environmental degradation in the Sai Upwan city forest in Ghaziabad, where it is claimed that nearly 70,000 trees have been...

New Delhi, March 30 In a bizarre attempt to evade police checks, a man allegedly used camels to smuggle illicit liquor through forest trails from Haryana into south Delhi, only to be caught in a late-night operation, an officer said on Monday.The accused, identified as Vinod Bhadana, 48, a...

New Delhi, March 26 Extreme climate hazards, such as severe droughts and intense rainfall that are usually linked with 3 degrees Celsius or 4 degrees Celsius global warming, could occur even under a moderate warming of 2 degrees Celsius, threatening food production, forests, and densely...

March 23, Aizawl: The event emphasized water conservation as a key element for sustainable development. Chief Engineer (Zone-1), Er. Ngentluanga, highlighted the crucial role women play in managing water within households. He urged all citizens to use water wisely and stressed that protecting...

Lucknow (UP), March 21 Highlighting the importance of environmental conservation, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Saturday that forests are the foundation of life and a vital component of nature's balance.Inaugurating the ‘Aranya Samagam’, a national dialogue on the theme...

On the occasion of the International Day of Forests today, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, urged citizens to pledge to protect forests, safeguarding the life they sustain. In a social media post, the Minister stated that a forest is not merely a...

JAMMU, MARCH 18: Minister for Jal Shakti, Forests, Ecology, Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, extended warm greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the auspicious occasion of Navratri.In his message, the Minister conveyed heartfelt wishes for peace, prosperity...

Umaria (MP), March 18 A tigress died on Wednesday in the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) in Madhya Pradesh, with officials citing illness as the preliminary cause of death.The deceased tigress was five years old, officials said.Dr Anupam Sahay, field director of BTR, said that on the evening...

Bhubaneswar, March 17 Odisha Minister of Forests, Environment and Climate Change, Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia, on Tuesday informed the assembly that 344 wild elephants have died in the state due to various reasons, including poaching and accidents, from April 2022 to March 10, 2026.In a written...

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has submitted India's first National Report on the implementation of the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity. The ministry stated that the report covers the period from 1...

New Delhi, March 13 The forest cover in the 13 states and Union territories of the Indian Himalayan region has decreased by 2.27 per cent between 2021 and 2023, Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh said.In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the minister stated that according to the India State...

Gandhinagar, March 11 Ghana has launched the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign after being inspired by India, Gujarat’s Forest and Environment Minister Arjun Modhwadia told the state Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.Responding to a question raised by a legislator, Modhwadia said the tree-planting...

Pauri (U.K.d), March 10 A man was killed by a leopard in a village here, prompting authorities to issue orders for the animal's capture.The leopard attack occurred late Monday evening near the Jamla village, 10 km from the district headquarters, where the leopard attacked 48-year-old Prakash...

New Delhi, March 9 JD(S) leader and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda raised concerns about human-elephant conflicts in Karnataka during Monday's Rajya Sabha discussion on the Ministry of Environment and Forest.Participating in the discussion, Deve Gowda stated that forests are being...