maharashtra forest rules

Planning a wildlife safari in India this year? Be aware that many popular national parks and tiger reserves temporarily close during the monsoon season, typically from June or July. This closure, driven by heavy rainfall impacting road conditions and accessibility, also provides a crucial break for wildlife and allows for park maintenance.

Matheran, India's unique vehicle-free hill station near Mumbai, offers a tranquil escape with its eco-sensitive status. Travelers reach this serene plateau via foot, horse, or a charming toy train. Despite recent introductions of e-rickshaws and the phasing out of hand-pulled rickshaws, Matheran preserves its quiet, unpolluted charm, making it a distinct destination.

With IndiGo’s operational collapse in December, Air India’s fatal crash in Ahmedabad and SpiceJet’s engineering and salary-payment issues, US aviation regulator FAA has once again become concerned about oversight standards in Indian aviation.

The Bharatiya Janata Party has achieved a historic victory in West Bengal, securing a landslide win and ending Mamata Banerjee's 15-year reign. The BJP claimed every seat in nine districts, including Purba Medinipur and the northern hills, signaling a significant shift in the state's political landscape. This triumph marks the BJP's first time in power in West Bengal.

The state government has decided to amend rules under the Indian Forest Act 1927 to make them more adaptable and people-friendly besides ensuring effective conservation of forests.

Even as five lakh citizens wait with uncertainly to know whether their homes will remain intact, the state government and the BMC have not moved to initiate any action against officials responsible for their plight.

The state government has issued a notification amending the Maharashtra Contingent Amendment Rule, to make financial provisions in the form of grants and rewards, for informers who give vital information for protection of forest and wild life.