#Forest Department
Assam Government Eyes Fourth Term for M.K. Yadava Amid Legal Storm
Assam weighs a fourth extension for M.K. Yadava despite pending forest law violation charges and active High Court challenges against his tenure.
Bibar Daimary • 18 Oct 2026
Gauhati High Court Delays Assam Forest Official Extension Case
Assam gets more time to justify the third re-engagement of retired forest officer M.K. Yadava as a PIL challenging his appointment moves to November 6.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Oct 2026
GPRN/NSCN Challenges Nagaland Forest Department Over Land and Wildlife Enforcement
The GPRN/NSCN (Unification) is demanding transparency from Nagaland's Forest Department following allegations of harassment and land rights disputes.
Kiyeto Swu • 14 Oct 2026
Assam Forest Officials Intercept Timber Haul Near Meghalaya Border
Forest guards seized a Tata DI truck filled with teak logs near the Assam-Meghalaya border following a nighttime pursuit in the Singra Forest Range.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Oct 2026
Chakhesang Youth Front Demands Nagaland Government Resolve Wildlife Detention Dispute
The CYF demands state intervention in the detention of Vezhoto Hesuh, warning of further action if the Forest Department fails to resolve the impasse.
Naro Jamir • 9 Oct 2026
Gauhati High Court Questions M K Yadava Forest Secretary Tenure
The Gauhati High Court is reviewing a challenge against the continued tenure of Assam Special Chief Secretary for Forests, M K Yadava.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Nagaland Forest Officials Firm on Enforcing Wildlife Protection Act
Nagaland forest officials insist the Wildlife Act is fully enforceable, dismissing claims that state law or social media dictate government policy.
Naro Jamir • 6 Oct 2026
Gauhati High Court Challenges Assam Special Chief Secretary Authority
The Gauhati High Court is reviewing the legal authority of retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava as Assam’s Special Chief Secretary.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Oct 2026
Chakhesang Youth Group Launches Non-Cooperation Over Detention Dispute
The CCYO declared a non-cooperation movement against the Nagaland Forest Department starting October 6 following a failed ultimatum regarding a detention.
Naro Jamir • 5 Oct 2026
Forest Department Hosts Half Marathon for 72nd Wildlife Week
Around 500 runners joined a half marathon in Manipur to mark Wildlife Week and push for better conservation of the natural environment and wildlife.
Ranjana Devi • 3 Oct 2026
WNYF Demands Probe into Forest Department Extortion Claims
The Western Naga Youth Front calls for a transparent investigation into alleged corruption and harassment involving the Forest Department in Nagaland.
Naro Jamir • 2 Oct 2026
Elephant Attack Leaves One Dead in Assam
Abdul Rahim died in Assam's Goalpara district after a wild elephant trampled him while he tried to drive a herd away from his local paddy fields.
Timungpi Terang • 1 Oct 2026
Extortion Claims Rock Assam Sand Transport Trade
Allegations of a protection racket involving illegal monthly payments and forest officials have emerged in Assam's Mayong district.
Timungpi Terang • 18 Sep 2026
Chakhesang Youth Groups Demand Probe Into Forest Department Detention
Youth groups demand a probe into the alleged arbitrary detention of a Phek activist by the Forest Department over social media animal photos.
Naro Jamir • 17 Sep 2026
Porba Youth Group Demands Release of Man Detained Over Wildlife Posts
The Porbami Youth Organisation demands the release of a villager detained by forest officials over viral social media photos of wildlife.
Kiyeto Swu • 16 Sep 2026
Gauhati High Court Challenges Assam Over Forest Officer Reappointment
The Gauhati High Court is questioning the Assam government's decision to grant a third post-retirement extension to forest officer MK Yadava.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Sep 2026
Forest officials recover elephant calf carcass in Assam
Forest teams retrieved a four-month-old elephant calf carcass in Kamrup district after the mother elephant turned aggressive near the site on Sunday.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Sep 2026
Gauhati High Court Challenges Assam Forest Official's Tenure Extension
The Gauhati High Court demanded answers from Assam regarding the third contract extension granted to retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava.
Timungpi Terang • 13 Sep 2026
Assam Forest Officials Face Questions Over Seized Elephant
Authorities face scrutiny after an undocumented elephant was moved in Assam, sparking allegations of illegal transport and missing paperwork.
Timungpi Terang • 13 Sep 2026
Police Seize Dead Parrots and Airgun in Assam Wildlife Bust
Police arrested two men in Sadiya, Assam, after discovering 22 dead parrots and an airgun in their possession during a routine vehicle check.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Sep 2026
