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Assam Forest Minister reviews Kaziranga tourism preparedness, seeks stakeholder suggestions for integrated development

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah met stakeholders for Kaziranga's upcoming tourism season. He requested written suggestions for conservation and visitor facility improvements. The department will work with stakeholders to identify priority interventions for development. Balancing development and ecological integrity remains a key government commitment.

The Economic Times

India Wildlife Safari Planning: What First-Timers Miss Before Booking a Tiger Reserve

The Permit System Will Confuse You the First TimeEvery national park in India divides its core zone into numbered safari zones, and each zone has a fixed daily quota of jeeps. Ranthambore, for instance, has six zones in its core area. Zones 1, 2, and 3 sit closer to the…

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Chhattisgarh mysterious bat deaths spark concern in Balod; samples sent to Bhopal lab

Unexplained deaths of 50-70 bats daily in Dalli Rajhara, Chhattisgarh, have prompted a joint investigation by the Forest and veterinary departments. Samples have been sent for lab analysis to determine the cause, with extreme heat and infection being preliminary possibilities. Residents are advised to avoid contact with dead or sick…

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Bats at Indian zoo being tested for Nipah virus as authorities rush to contain infection

Many airports in Asia have begun Covid-style screening after the Nipah virus outbreak in India

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A look at 27 custodial deaths in Tamil Nadu: Most victims were poor and marginalised

For P Marimuthu, July 30, 2025 was supposed to mark the end of a long episode of harassment by the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. A day ago, the 48-year-old tribal man had been acquitted by an Udumalpet court in a ganja case—one that activists say he was falsely accused in.…

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Odisha: Red Sanders Forest in Gajapati loses thousands of trees; Here is how...

DFO Anand said the government should take immediate action to safeguard the remaining trees and create new forests. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Country's first-ever 'Coastline-Waders Bird Census' in Jamnagar from Jan 3

Jamnagar, often regarded as a paradise for coastal birds, will host this significant event focusing on counting wader and coastal bird species. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: Forest Dept watcher stabs man to death in Sonbhadra

A 55-year-old man was stabbed to death with an arrow by a watcher of the Forest Department allegedly over a dispute regarding grazing cattle on forest area. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bahraich Wolf Attack: Villagers hunt 6th wolf ending months-long havoc

After months of terror, the six-member wolf pack responsible for wreaking havoc in the Mahsi region of Bahraich. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Bahraich: Search operation continues to catch remaining two wolves

The search for the "man-eater" wolves in Bahraich has been intensified, with the entire area being divided into four sectors. Read further on Dynamite News:

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UP: Bahraich wolf attack injured jumps to 34, informs community doctor

The total number of people who have been injured in the alleged wolf attacks in Bahraich district has risen to 34. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Uttar Pradesh: Wolf Kills 3-year-girl in Bahraich, admin blamed

A three-year-old girl was killed and two other women were injured in a wolf attack late last night. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Floods: 159 animals, including 9 rhinos, killed in Kaziranga National Park

The park authority and the forest department have also managed to rescue 133 animals during flood time and 111 animals were released after treatment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Jalagamparai and Bheeman falls in Jawadhu Hills remain open for tourists

Forest Department allows tourists to visit Jalagamparai and Bheeman falls despite heavy rains in Tirupattur and Tiruvannamalai districts.

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The burning hills of Uttarakhand

Five people were killed in May in forest fires that have been raging in Uttarakhand since November 2023. The forest department attributes the fires to out-migration, high-tension wires, and the abundance of pine trees, while the State government has said in the Supreme Court that the fires are completely man-made.

The Hindu

T.N. Govt. faces stiff challenges to balance needs of human communities and elephant habitats in Gudalur

Legal experts and conservationists advocate for the notification of crucial elephant corridors in Gudalur to ensure Asian elephant conservation.

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Environment activists alarmed as trees chopped and burnt near Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Kodagu

According to environmental activists, the Mundrote Forest Range, located near the Kerala border where the alleged illegal activity took place, is renowned for its rich flora, which includes over 6,000 species of trees and plants.

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For Udaipur’s Holi, Rajasthan’s semal trees are going up in flames

Udaipur's Holika Dahan celebration attracts locals and tourists, but the burning of semal trees raises ecological concerns.

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Officials land on islands of river Godavari and Bay of Bengal to conduct polls

Polling staff, EVMs land on Godavari and Bay of Bengal islands for elections; Youtubers document Hope Island polling.

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Bandipur Yuva Mitra outreach programme to target 200 schools during 2024-25

Bandipur Yuva Mitra initiative sensitizes local community on conservation, reaching 200 schools, recognized for mass outreach on wildlife awareness.

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Forest Department to plant 11,700 saplings to shore up Mysuru’s green cover this year

Forest Department plans to plant 11,700 saplings in Mysuru, with public involvement crucial for tree survival and city's green cover.

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: 73.40% students pass SSLC Exam-1, Bagalkot girl tops State; and more

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Jungle Lodges & Resorts told to return Hemmadaga Nature Camp to Forest Department of Karnataka

Belagavi-based wildlife conservationist Giridhar Kulkarni had requested the Forest Department to transfer the camp from JLR to the department in 2022. He had reasoned that the transfer to JLR had led to the Hemmadaga Eco-Development Committee, an association of villagers, not getting any money. The sanctuary was not bringing any…

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Forest officials trap monkeys at counting centres in Tiruvannamalai

Forest Department traps over 100 monkeys to protect CCTV cables at Tiruvannamalai counting centres, ensuring EVM safety during elections.

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No case reached court in 7 train-hit elephant deaths since 2018 in Palakkad

Elephant Lovers Forum exposes lack of action against loco pilots in train-elephant fatalities in Palakkad, raising safety concerns.

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