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252 wild animal cubs reunited with their mothers in western Maha

India, May 6 -- In joint efforts with different non-government organisation (NGO) partners, the forest department since 2007 has successfully reunited at least 252 cubs of wild animals, including 178 ... Read More


Water scarcity in forest areas leads to spike in well-rescue calls

India, May 4 -- As the forest areas with significant wildlife presence are experiencing water scarcity this year, it is leading to an increase in human-wildlife conflict in terms of wild animals comin... Read More


Pune experienced warmest April since 2013

India, May 3 -- With a significant increase in both minimum and maximum temperatures this year, Pune experienced warmest April since 2013, as per data shared by the India Meteorological Department (IM... Read More


High demand, increased water tanker prices double expenses on water supply in forest ranges

India, April 30 -- Inadequate rainfall, rising temperatures, and dryness of soil have led to significant water shortage in the forest areas since early November, so much so that the Pune Forest Divisi... Read More


228 out of 340 forest crime cases pending in courts concern encroachments

India, April 29 -- According to the Pune Forest Division, out of the 340 forest crime cases pending court procedures this year, more than 228 belong to the encroachments' category. The constant appeal... Read More


At 41.8 degrees Celsius, Shivajinagar sets new 'highest temperature' record

India, April 29 -- On Monday, April 29, Shivajinagar recorded maximum temperature at 41.8 degrees Celsius, setting a new record for highest temperature this summer season. This is also the second-high... Read More


Significant rise in temperature in Pune, IMD advises caution

India, April 29 -- Pune district is experiencing heatwave-like conditions with a significant rise in temperature in over 60% of its areas. From only six places that reported temperatures at or above 4... Read More


Nashik, Karad to get new leopard rescue facilities

India, April 28 -- In view of rising leopard conflict incidents in Western Maharashtra, the forest department is planning to set up two new facilities one each at Karad and Nashik. The new facilities... Read More


NGT registers application against riverfront development project

India, April 27 -- A fresh application was registered in the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on April 25 against the ongoing work of River Front Development (RFD) at the Mula riverbed, near the Mula-Mut... Read More


April to end on warmer note in Pune

India, April 26 -- After experiencing constant above normal temperature, April is likely to be close on a warmer note. As per the scientists from India Meteorological Department (IMD), in the upcoming... Read More