Man-Animal Conflict: Elephants Trample Farmer To Death In Andhra
2 years, 10 months ago

Man-Animal Conflict: Elephants Trample Farmer To Death In Andhra

ABP News  

Hyderabad: A herd of wild elephants trampled a farmer to death in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor district on Wednesday, the latest casualty in the growing man-animal conflict near the forest bordering Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.Subrahmanyam was killed when the tuskers attacked him in his field at Indira Nagar area in Palamaner mandal early morning.The farmer died on the spot. The incident triggered protest by villagers, who alleged that the forest department failed to take action despite several wild elephants foraying into the area. On March 31, a herd of wild elephants trampled a 52-year-old farmer to death at Tanjavur village of Yadamarri mandal near Tamil Nadu border A speech and hearing impaired farmer, who was relieving himself at a pond near his fields after finishing night vigil, was killed in the attack. The incidents of wild elephants from Koundinya wildlife sanctuary straying into Palamaner and Kuppam ranges sandwiched by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have increased during the last two years.

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7 People Killed In 4 Days Due To Human-Elephant Conflicts In Jharkhand
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1 day, 8 hours ago

7 People Killed In 4 Days Due To Human-Elephant Conflicts In Jharkhand

ABP News  

Ranchi, March 30 : A herd of wild elephants has unleashed havoc in Jharkhand’s Gumla and Simdega districts, claiming seven lives in the past four days. On Sunday, an elephant trampled two people to death in Gumla, while another individual sustained serious injuries and is undergoing treatment at a hospital. In the latest attack, 45-year-old James Kujur, who had gone …

Male elephant found dead
2 days, 2 hours ago

Male elephant found dead

The Hindu  

A 20-year-old male elephant was found dead in the Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve due to the injuries it had sustained in the fight with another male elephant. When a forest patrol team spotted a 20-year-old male elephant dead at Vattappaarai area under the Mundanthurai Range of Kalakkad – Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve on Thursday even as the team had gone …

Forest Department captures third trouble-causing wild elephant in Hassan district in a week
1 week, 1 day ago

Forest Department captures third trouble-causing wild elephant in Hassan district in a week

The Hindu  

The Forest Department captured a wild elephant near Hebbanahalli in Sakleshpur on Sunday. Conservator of Forests V. Yedukondala, Deputy Conservator of Forests Sourabh Kumar, veterinarians from Nagarahole, Bandipur, and the staff of Hassan division, Elephant Task Force, rapid response team were involved in the operation. The department conducted the operation to capture three trouble-causing elephants in the region following the …

Coimbatore Forest Division adopts technologies to tackle human - elephant conflict
1 week, 3 days ago

Coimbatore Forest Division adopts technologies to tackle human - elephant conflict

The Hindu  

Being one of the hotbeds of negative interactions between humans and elephants, the Coimbatore Forest Division is in the efforts to adopt more technologies to mitigate the conflict situation. In addition to the artificial intelligence-based early warning system to tackle elephant deaths due to train collisions in the Madukkarai forest range introduced in 2024, the Department has established towers equipped …

Forest Department captures another tusker in Hassan
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1 week, 4 days ago

Forest Department captures another tusker in Hassan

The Hindu  

The Forest Department successfully captured a tusker, identified by local people as Vikranth, aged about 30 to 35 at Byadane village of Belagodu hobli in Sakaleshpur taluk on Thursday. “However, this time the officials and staff members of the Hassan District’s Elephant Task Force and rapid response team succeeded in capturing it,” said Sourabh Kumar, Deputy Conservator of Forests, Hassan. …

Forest Department captures trouble-causing elephant in Hassan district
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Forest Department captures trouble-causing elephant in Hassan district

The Hindu  

The Forest Department captured a trouble-causing tusker with the help of tamed elephants at a private estate in Somanahalli in Bikkodu hobli of Belur taluk in Hassan district on Sunday. The Elephant Task Force conducted the operation following the protests by the people of Belur in the wake of recent deaths in elephant attacks. The department decided to conduct the …

One more person dies in elephant attack in Hassan district
2 weeks, 3 days ago

One more person dies in elephant attack in Hassan district

The Hindu  

A woman died after she was attacked by a wild elephant at Bommenahalli in Arehalli hobli of Belur taluk in Hassan district on Friday. The repeated incidents of elephant attack in Hassan district have left people in parts of Alur, Sakleshpur, and Belur taluks worried, including plantation workers. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre visited Hassan on March 3 and held a …

Close calls
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Close calls

China Daily  

Updated: 2025-03-13 10:36 A young elephant hides under a bodhi tree in Bogura, Bangladesh. In the last 10 years, at least 124 wild elephants were killed across Cox's Bazar, Chattogram, the Chittagong Hill Tracts, and Mymensingh regions. According to data from the Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation Division under the forest department, at least 102 wild elephants were killed in …

Human-elephant conflict intensifies yet again in Hassan
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Human-elephant conflict intensifies yet again in Hassan

The Hindu  

Dyavamma, 74, of Kanaguppe village in Belur taluk of Hassan district, could not sleep on February 12. The villagers suffered the impact of human-elephant conflict in the 1980s, forcing the Forest Department to launch a drive to capture and relocate elephants. Considering the series of deaths and the threat caused to the local community, the Forest Department is also contemplating …

60-year-old ailing elephant dies at rescue centre near Tiruchi
3 weeks, 6 days ago

60-year-old ailing elephant dies at rescue centre near Tiruchi

The Hindu  

A 60-year-old captive elephant ‘Jainy’, which was ailing for the past month at the Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre at M.R. The private elephant was translocated to the Elephant Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre from Tirunelveli district in November 2023 following complaints from non-governmental organisations that the jumbo was being tortured and used for begging. District Forest Officer, Tiruchi, S. Krithiga …

Robot elephants at temples, an answer to cruelty against animals?
4 weeks ago

Robot elephants at temples, an answer to cruelty against animals?

Firstpost  

There is an initiative in India to replace elephants used in Hindu temple ceremonies with life-size mechanised replicas In this picture taken on February 24, 2025, workers assemble a robotic elephant model, newly donated by the Voice for Asian Elephants Society for religious rituals at the Chakkamparambu Bhagavathy temple in Thrissur, Kerala. It was donated by the Voice for Asian …

Captive elephant runs amok at North Paravur in Kerala, overturns auto and knocks down motorcyclist
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Captive elephant runs amok at North Paravur in Kerala, overturns auto and knocks down motorcyclist

The Hindu  

A captive elephant overturned a cargo autorickshaw and brought down a motorcyclist near the North Paravur KSRTC bus stand in Ernakulam district of Kerala on Saturday morning. The elephant, Moothakunnam Padmanabhan owned by Moothakunnam Sree Narayana Mangalam Temple of the Sree Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam, created tension in the North Paravur town for close to two hours before it was …

Nine jumbos driven back into forest under ‘Operation Elephant’ in Aralam
1 month ago

Nine jumbos driven back into forest under ‘Operation Elephant’ in Aralam

The Hindu  

The ‘Operation Elephant’ mission has been launched to drive away elephants that have strayed into the Aralam farm rehabilitation area. Around nine elephants have so far been driven back into the Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary via Kottapara under the mission. The decision to launch the mission was taken following an all-party meeting after a couple were killed in a wild elephant …

Death in elephant attack: Residents observe Arehalli bandh, demand permanent solution to human-elephant conflict
1 month ago

Death in elephant attack: Residents observe Arehalli bandh, demand permanent solution to human-elephant conflict

The Hindu  

Residents of Arehalli, a hobli headquarter in Belur taluk of Hassan, observed bandh on Tuesday condemning the death of a youth in the elephant attack at neighbouring village Byadane on the previous day. Death due to attack Anil Kumar, 28, an agricultural labourer, died in an elephant attack on Monday evening. Later, the local people had declared to observe Arehalli …

Wild elephants attack devotees near Rajampeta, three killed
1 month ago

Wild elephants attack devotees near Rajampeta, three killed

The Hindu  

In tragic incident, three persons were killed and two others critically injured when a herd of wild elephants attacked a batch of devotees on their way to Shiva temple nestled in the thick forests of Seshachalam hills at Gundalakona in Obulavaripalle mandal of Annamayya district on Tuesday morning, on the eve of Maha Shivaratri celebrations. While a dozen of the …

Three Devotees Killed in Attack by Jumbos in Deep Forests
1 month ago

Three Devotees Killed in Attack by Jumbos in Deep Forests

Deccan Chronicle  

Anantapur: In a tragic incident, three devotees were crushed to death in an attack by a herd of elephants in the deep forests in Gundalakona area of Obulavaripalle mandal in Annamayya district on Monday night. Three devotees were killed on the spot while two more suffered serious injuries. Rescue teams rushed to the spot and saw three bodies on the …

Three devotees killed, two injured in elephant attack on way to Andhra temple
1 month ago

Three devotees killed, two injured in elephant attack on way to Andhra temple

India Today  

Three devotees were killed and two others injured after a herd of elephants attacked them in a forest in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, in the early hours of Tuesday. The incident occurred on the forest road from Y Kota to Gundalakona while a group of devotees was making their way to the Talakona temple ahead of Mahashivratri celebrations. According to …

Three devotees killed in elephant attack near Gundalakona temple in Andhra
1 month ago

Three devotees killed in elephant attack near Gundalakona temple in Andhra

New Indian Express  

KADAPA: In a tragic incident, three devotees lost their lives, and two others sustained severe injuries after being attacked by elephants near Gundalakona temple in Obulavaripalle mandal, Annamayya district, on Tuesday. According to reports, a group of around 30 devotees from Urlagattu village, Podu Arundathipalem, K Guruguntapalli village, and Kannegunta ST Colony in Railway Koduru mandal of Annamayya district started …

Wild Elephant Kills Tribal Couple in Kannur
1 month, 1 week ago

Wild Elephant Kills Tribal Couple in Kannur

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: An elderly tribal couple was killed by a wild elephant in Aralam Farm in the Kannur district of Kerala triggering massive protests by the residents against the failure of the authorities to protect the lives of the people residing in the area. The wild elephant attacked Velliyadan and Leela around noon on Sunday while they were returning home after …

Man dies in elephant attack in Belur taluk; second death in 10 days
1 month, 1 week ago

Man dies in elephant attack in Belur taluk; second death in 10 days

The Hindu  

A 28-year-old man died in an elephant attack at Byadane village in Belur taluk of Hassan district on Monday. This is the second such incident in Belur taluk in the last 10 days. The residents of Belur, Alur, and Sakaleshpur taluks of Hassan district have been demanding the capture of all wild elephants roaming in the district. On February 13, …

Elderly couple killed in wild elephant attack at Aralam farm
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1 month, 1 week ago

Elderly couple killed in wild elephant attack at Aralam farm

The Hindu  

A wild elephant attack claimed the lives of an elderly tribal couple at the Aralam farm here on Sunday evening. Seventeen lives have been lost to wild elephant attacks in Aralam since 2014. Elephant-proof wall Adivasi Dalit Munetta Samithi president Sreeram Koyyon said recurring fatalities in wildlife attacks highlighted the lack of concern for tribal lives. Around 40 elephants are …

Kerala struggles with human-wildlife conflicts and fatal losses
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala struggles with human-wildlife conflicts and fatal losses

The Hindu  

Increasing instances of human-wildlife conflicts have become a perennial headache for Kerala. The loss of human lives in incidents involving wild animals has become a matter of concern in the State, which has around 29% of its extent under forest cover. 10 missions announced Real-time monitoring of animal movements Primary response teams will focus on the formation of primary voluntary …

Injured elephant of Athirappilly in Kerala dies at Kodanad camp
1 month, 1 week ago

Injured elephant of Athirappilly in Kerala dies at Kodanad camp

The Hindu  

The injured elephant from Athirappilly in Thrissur district of Kerala, which was tranquillised and transferred to the Abhayaranayam Elephant Camp at Kodanad for treatment just two days ago, died on Friday By noon, the elephant had collapsed in its kraal while undergoing treatment, as reported by the Divisional Forest Officer from Vazhachal. The elephant with a deep and severely infected …

Captive elephant involved in Kozhikode temple tragedy was close to musth, reveals report
1 month, 1 week ago

Captive elephant involved in Kozhikode temple tragedy was close to musth, reveals report

The Hindu  

The captive elephant Guruvayur Peethambaran, one of the elephants involved in the tragedy that took place at Manakulangara temple at Koyilandy in Kozhikode, Kerala on February 13, was highly probable to enter musth, says the final report by R. Keerthi, Conservator of Forest, Northern Region, Kozhikode. Distance not maintained The report points out that the temple authorities had asked permission …

6 wild elephants killed in Sri Lanka train crash
1 month, 1 week ago

6 wild elephants killed in Sri Lanka train crash

China Daily  

Police and railway personnel examine a derailed train at Habarana in eastern Sri Lanka on Thursday, which killed six elephants after hitting a herd crossing the track before dawn. AFP COLOMBO — A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed on Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such …

A train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary, killing at least 6 of them in Sri Lanka
1 month, 1 week ago

A train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary, killing at least 6 of them in Sri Lanka

Associated Press  

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — A passenger train hit an elephant herd near a wildlife sanctuary in Sri Lanka, killing six of the animals, an official said on Thursday. Wildlife and police officers stand next to a derailed train engine after it collided with a herd of wild elephants in Minneriya, Sri Lanka, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. Share Share Copy Link …

Sri Lanka train derailed after smashing into elephants
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka train derailed after smashing into elephants

Raw Story  

A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident, police said. "The train derailed, but there were no casualties among the passengers," police said, adding that wildlife authorities were treating two elephants who survived the crash. Killing or harming elephants …

Six elephants killed as train derails after crashing into herd in Sri Lanka
1 month, 1 week ago

Six elephants killed as train derails after crashing into herd in Sri Lanka

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least six elephants were …

Sri Lanka train derailed after smashing into elephants
1 month, 1 week ago

Sri Lanka train derailed after smashing into elephants

The Hindu  

A Sri Lankan passenger train derailed on Thursday after smashing into a family of elephants, with no passengers injured but six animals killed in the island's worst such wildlife accident, police said. "The train derailed, but there were no casualties among the passengers," police said, adding that wildlife authorities were treating two elephants who survived the crash. Six elephants killed …

Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police
1 month, 1 week ago

Train hits elephant herd in Sri Lanka, killing at least six elephants, say police

CNN  

Atlanta CNN — A train collided with a herd of elephants in Sri Lanka on Wednesday night, killing at least six of them, according to Sri Lanka Police. No passengers were injured, but wildlife veterinary officers are treating a female elephant and an injured calf in the city of Giritale, Sri Lanka’s state-owned Daily News reported Thursday. According to the …

Injured Kerala Elephant Captured, Sent To Rescue Centre for Treatment
1 month, 1 week ago

Injured Kerala Elephant Captured, Sent To Rescue Centre for Treatment

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The 35-year-old male wild elephant that was reportedly injured in a confrontation with another male elephant in Thrissur district of Kerala nearly four weeks ago, was captured on Wednesday morning and taken to the Kodanad elephant training centre in Ernakulam district. However, with videos and photographs of the injured animal, with the prominent hole on its forehead, making the …

As wild elephants kill four more people, what's Kerala's new action plan?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

As wild elephants kill four more people, what's Kerala's new action plan?

India Today  

Escalating human-wildlife conflict in Kerala has claimed the lives of four more people, including a woman, within days—all victims of wild elephants. On February 10, Noolpuzha villager Kapad Unnathil Manu, from Wayanad district, and Sophia Ismail, a home-maker from Kompanpara village in Idukki district, died in two separate wild elephant attacks. “We took several measures to reduce human-wildlife conflict in …

Koyilandy elephant rampage reignites debate on festival safety
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Koyilandy elephant rampage reignites debate on festival safety

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Six lives lost in 45 days. The majestic elephant parades, the rhythmic percussion ensembles and the spectacular fireworks displays attract revellers from far and wide. But frequent tragedies, involving elephants running amok amid fireworks, dampen the festive spirit, sparking debates on safety regulations. As many as 58 people have been killed by captive elephants at temple festivals over the …

Elephant fury at temple: Forest, Revenue departments come up with contradictory reports
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elephant fury at temple: Forest, Revenue departments come up with contradictory reports

The Hindu  

The Forest and Revenue departments came up with contradictory reports on Friday about the circumstances that provoked two captive elephants on the premises of Manakulangara Devi Temple, near Kuruvangad, at Koyilandy and led to the death of three persons in a stampede-like situation on Thursday. While the Forest department indicated that a minor friction between the two jumbos triggered the …

Three people dead after elephants spooked by temple fireworks go on rampage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Three people dead after elephants spooked by temple fireworks go on rampage

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Three people died and 35 …

3 killed, several injured as 2 elephants run amok during Kerala temple festival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

3 killed, several injured as 2 elephants run amok during Kerala temple festival

India Today  

Three people were killed after two elephants ran amok during a temple festival in Kerala's Kozhikode, officials said on Thursday. Two women and a man have been confirmed dead during the incident that took place in Manakulangara temple in Kuruvangad, Koyilandy at around 6 pm on Thursday, they added. The incident came just a day after a 27-year-old man was …

Elephant attack at Kerala temple: Major tragedy averted, say eyewitnesses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elephant attack at Kerala temple: Major tragedy averted, say eyewitnesses

New Indian Express  

KOZHIKODE: The toll of the tragedy at Manakulangara Bhagavathy Temple, Kuruvangad, on Thursday, would have been much higher had the elephants rushed straight at the crowd or if it all happened a little later. Since Thursday was the last day of the festival, a large number of devotees had been arriving at the temple, said Bindu P B, Anela-Kuruvangad ward …

Captive elephant attacks claim six lives in 2025, nine in 2024 in Kerala
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Captive elephant attacks claim six lives in 2025, nine in 2024 in Kerala

The Hindu  

With the death of three persons during a temple festival at Koyilandy on Thursday when two elephants went on a rampage, the death toll from captive elephant attacks in the State rose to six in just the first two months of 2025. While the State is already grappling with the rising threat of wild elephant attacks, deadly incidents involving captive …

Septuagenarian dies in elephant attack in Belur of Hassan
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Septuagenarian dies in elephant attack in Belur of Hassan

The Hindu  

A woman died in an elephant attack at Kanaguppe near Bellavara in Belur taluk on Thursday. She came under the attack when she went home in search of cattle that had not returned home the previous day. They staged a protest condemning the incident and demanded that the government should take steps to put an end to elephant attacks in …

Man killed by elephant in Wayanad, second death in 2 days
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man killed by elephant in Wayanad, second death in 2 days

Hindustan Times  

A man was allegedly trampled by a wild elephant in Kerala’s Wayanad on Wednesday night, a second such incident in two days in the southern state, officials said. The victim was identified as 27-year-old Balan, a native of a tribal settlement near Attamala in Meppadi panchayat The victim was identified as 27-year-old Balan, a native of a tribal settlement near …

27-Year-Old Tribal Man Trampled To Death By Wild Elephant In Wayanad, 3rd Fatality In 3 Days
1 month, 2 weeks ago

27-Year-Old Tribal Man Trampled To Death By Wild Elephant In Wayanad, 3rd Fatality In 3 Days

ABP News  

A 27-year-old tribal man was killed in a suspected wild elephant attack in Wayanad on Tuesday night. Soon we started a search for him and we saw his body which was completely smashed and the head portion damaged," said the local resident Balakrishnan, as per a report on IANS. However, the incident has sparked anger among locals, who accuse authorities …

One more person killed in wild elephant attack in Wayanad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

One more person killed in wild elephant attack in Wayanad

The Hindu  

One more person has been killed in wild elephant attack in Wayanad district of Kerala. Activists of the United Democratic Front staged another protest outside the Sulthan Bathery Taluk Hospital blocking the ambulance carrying the body and they later took out a march to a Forest department office as well. Hartal fails to make impact Meanwhile, a dawn-to-dusk hartal called …

Kerala: Wild jumbos kill three in 24 hours; minister calls meet amid outrage
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala: Wild jumbos kill three in 24 hours; minister calls meet amid outrage

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: With protests raging in the high ranges following the death of three people in wild elephant attacks within a span of 24 hours, Forest Minister A K Saseendran has convened an urgent high-level meeting to explore ways to curb the rising human-wild animal conflict in the state. Head of Forest Force Ganga Singh, Chief Wildlife Warden Pramod G Krishnan …

Adivasi Man Killed by Wild Elephant
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Adivasi Man Killed by Wild Elephant

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The death of an Adivasi man in Wayanad due to a wild elephant attack has sparked angry protests in the district. The incident evoked strong protest from the Farms Relief Forum, local outfit, which has called for a dawn to dusk hartal on Wednesday to protest against the increasing instances of wild elephant attacks in the district. Satheeshan, who …

Massive protests after wild elephant kills woman in Idukki
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Massive protests after wild elephant kills woman in Idukki

The Hindu  

Kompanpara, near Peruvanthanam in Idukki, where Sofia Ismail, 45, was trampled to death by a wild elephant around 6 p.m. on Monday, witnessed massive protests by the public late into the night. Demands Ms. Vigneshwari said the people’s demands included shifting of three families from the area which was under constant threat of wild elephant attacks. ‘₹5 lakh handed over’ …

Hundreds of coconut trees destroyed by wild elephants near Kadamalaikundu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hundreds of coconut trees destroyed by wild elephants near Kadamalaikundu

The Hindu  

At least 300 coconut trees were destroyed over the last three months by wild elephants in Kadamalaikundu forest area in Andipatti Taluk, Theni district, farmers said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters, Balakrishnan, a farmer of Melapatti, said the elephants not only destroyed the trees, but also chased some of the farm workers a week ago in the village. “We are …

Fatal wild elephant attacks in Kerala raise fresh concerns over human-wildlife conflict management
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Fatal wild elephant attacks in Kerala raise fresh concerns over human-wildlife conflict management

The Hindu  

Two back-to-back fatal wild elephant attacks in Idukki and Wayanad districts in Kerala have re-ignited public concerns about the effectiveness of the Forest department’s measures to address the increasing occurrences of human-wildlife conflict in rural localities with large settler-farmer and plantation worker populations. The Kerala government is facing public ire after a wild elephant fatally trampled Kappad Unnathil Manu, a …

Man killed in wild elephant attack at Noolpuzha in Kerala’s Wayanad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Man killed in wild elephant attack at Noolpuzha in Kerala’s Wayanad

The Hindu  

A 45-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant at Noolpuzha in Wayanad district of Kerala on Monday night. Sindhu, a member of the local grama panchayat, told reporters that the residents had repeatedly demanded fencing in the area to protect themselves from wild animal attacks. Noolpuzha is a grama panchayat bordering Wayanad and Tamil Nadu. The fatal …

Sundargarh jumbo worry: 37 elephant deaths in five years
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Sundargarh jumbo worry: 37 elephant deaths in five years

New Indian Express  

ROURKELA: Rising human casualties caused by man-elephant conflict in Sundargarh district is not the only worry for the Forest department because the elephant deaths haves grown exponentially too. In April, a tusker with internal mouth injury caused from a bait-bomb was starved to death in a forest of Banki range of Rourkela division as a total of five elephant deaths …

Plantation worker dies in elephant attack in Chikkamagaluru
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Plantation worker dies in elephant attack in Chikkamagaluru

The Hindu  

An agricultural labourer died in an elephant attack at Kattalekan coffee estate in Tanigebail forest range in N.R. While the workers attempted to escape, Vinoda Bai came under attack. Mr. Raje Gowda said this was the fourth death following an attack by wild animals in Chikkamagaluru district in the last two months. Mr. Srinivas said he would raise the issue …

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