Gir: In a striking example of wildlife intersecting with human infrastructure, Asiatic lions were recently seen crossing railway tracks inside Gir National Park. The moment was captured in videos shared by wildlife enthusiast and Rajya Sabha MP Parimal Nathwani. In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), a lioness is seen calmly leading her cubs across the tracks amid a serene forest backdrop. Nathwani described the scene as “quiet and beautiful,” yet fraught with “invisible danger,” em...Read More

Gandhinagar: According to Deputy Chief Minister, Karuna Abhiyan – an annual initiative led by the Government of Gujarat to rescue and treat birds during the kite flying festival Uttarayan through efforts of the Government, the private veterinary doctors and volunteer organizations has treated, a total of 5,439 birds across Gujarat, out of which 4937 that is 91% were saved successfully to life on 14 January 2026 which was Uttarayan or kite flying festival. Lethal kite strings tied to kites and ...Read More

Gandhinagar: During or after the Uttarayan festival, if a bird is found injured due to kite strings, citizens can easily locate the nearest bird treatment centre by sending a WhatsApp message to 8320002000. To ensure quick and proper treatment for injured birds across Gujarat, the Forest Department has announced this WhatsApp number along with the 1926 helpline, both of which will remain operational round the clock. By sending a simple “Hi” message to the WhatsApp number, users will recei...Read More

Bhuj: Acting on specific intelligence, the Kutch West Forest Division conducted a late-night patrol operation on January 4, 2026, leading to the seizure of wildlife hunting equipment, animal remains, and illicit liquor from a residential house in Bhuj city. During night patrolling by the Bhuj West Range, forest officials raided a room in a house located in Ashapura Nagar, Bhuj, where they recovered weapons and tools allegedly used for hunting wild animals. The seizure included remains of a wild...Read More

Gandhinagar: Banaskantha police have launched strict and aggressive action following a violent attack on government employees over a long-standing land dispute in Padaliya village of Danta taluka, near Ambaji. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, December 13, when a large mob allegedly attacked officials of the forest, police and revenue departments who were on duty. An FIR has been registered against 27 named accused and nearly 500 unidentified persons in connection with the incident. ...Read More

Gandhinagar: Over the past three years, Gujarat has undertaken extensive plantation and reforestation efforts to expand green cover, keeping environmental protection a top priority. The state government today announced that the Forest Department has undertaken plantation activities across 1,04,270 hectares of forest land in the last three years. Gujarat is also among the leading states in implementing the Central Government’s MISHTI scheme. Under MISHTI, mangrove plantation across 34,242 hect...Read More

Gandhinagar: A disturbing video showing several deer consuming plastic waste in Junagadh city, near Girnar hill, has triggered widespread outrage on social media and raised serious concerns about wildlife safety in the region. The clip, which went viral on X, showed spotted deer rummaging through a heap of garbage inside city limits, prompting immediate reactions from citizens, wildlife enthusiasts and public representatives. The video was first posted by social media user Mukesh Khunt, who w...Read More

Vadodara: According to credible reports from insiders in the Forest Department, a tiger has been living in the Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary of Panchmahal district for the past nine months. The tiger is believed to have migrated from the forests of Madhya Pradesh in February. With the tiger now permanently staying in Ratanmahal, experts say this could pave the way for the revival of the tiger population in Gujarat, which had been officially declared extinct over two decades ago. The Gujarat gov...Read More

Vadodara: The Forest Department arrested an individual living near Padra railway station after wildlife remains and live animals were found in his possession. The raid was carried out on the evening of October 18 after the Gujarat Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) received a tip-off that the man was planning to perform rituals on the occasion of Kali Chaudas. According to GSPCA activist Rameshbhai, the information was immediately shared with the Vadodara Forest Department, wh...Read More

Dahod: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) of Gujarat today nabbed two forest department staffers in Chakaliya for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 11,000. One of the accused, Sureshsinh Barad, was posted as Bitguard in Chakaliya West, while the other accused, Sunilbhai Pargi, was working as a daily wager in the Forest Department. As per the ACB, the complainant, along with ten others, was grazing cattle on forest department land when the accused confronted them, demanding a fine for trespassin...Read More