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The two were taken to the district hospital, where doctors declared them brought dead, police said. (photo: Representational)

UP: 14-yr-old boy missing for a day, found dead in forest

Deepak's body, found in Vahelna village under Kotwali police station area on Friday, had injury marks near his throat.

9 Jun 2018 5:10 AM

Ten saplings have to be substituted for every tree cut, as per guidelines by the Forest Department.

17,000 trees to be felled in South Delhi for redevelopment

Around 11,000 trees would be cut just in Sarojni Nagar, the official said.

20 Jun 2018 11:27 PM

The notice comes fresh at the heels of the latest report after inspections authorised by the governments Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI). (Representational Image/ Pixabay)

PETA India sends legal notice to Rajasthan government over elephant...

The animal welfare group has warned of legal action if rides are not stopped.

2 Jun 2018 10:56 AM

A total of 2,162 trees have been identified by the Delhi forest department and National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to be chopped down for the road widening project to ease the traffic on the corridor. (Representational image)

'33 trees heavily pruned, five cut sans nod in NCERT campus'

Cutting and even pruning of trees require permission from authorities under the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act.

9 Aug 2018 11:39 PM

The leopard grabbed the child from a field.

Alert in Asola Bhatti sanctuary after shighting of leopord

The leopard might have come from the forest area in Haryana, he said, adding that the department is on the lookout for...

22 Aug 2018 12:31 AM

The endangered Olive Ridley turtles arrive every year during winter for mass nesting in Rushikulya river mouth in Ganjam district and Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Kendrapara district.

Three more turtles released with microchip

Three olive ridley turtles washed ashore in Palghar and Dahanu districts in June.

30 Sept 2018 12:45 AM

The forest department said one of the reptiles might have strayed into the creek waters from Sanpada.

Juinagar residents spot 2 crocodiles

Forest dept promises to look into the matter and install warning signs in area.

7 May 2017 8:09 PM

Residents in Ghodbunder area watch a documentary about leopards that was screened for them on Thursday.

Leopard visits Ghodbunder, picks up puppy, leaves

The department, along with experts associated with forest department, visited the area on Wednesday.

30 March 2017 8:05 PM

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

NGO asked to pay Rs 5 lakhs for frivolous plea

The CJI told senior counsel V Giri, appearing for the appellant, that this is a SLP which is bereft of bonafides.

13 Jan 2017 8:11 PM

The three men were arrested from Crawford Market on January 4; Hatchlings of parrots.

Three in 14-day judicial custody over parrot, turtle sale

The forest department had raided two shops in Crawford and arrested three persons on January 4.

8 Jan 2017 10:18 PM

A researcher said leopards are spotted frequently in Aarey and study of big cats mobility pattern is important.

Forest dept studying leopards in, around SGNP

he study is being conducted to reduce the chances of a human-animal conflict.

20 May 2017 8:53 PM

Officials ask Vikhroli residents to not feed fox

According to the forest department, this was the first instance of fox attack in the city of Mumbai.

20 May 2017 8:50 PM