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

3 weeks ago

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

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 death of four people in elephant attacks in Hassan district within two months. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre, who visited Belur earlier this month, assured the local people that all trouble-causing elephants would be shifted to Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.

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Forest officials monitor injured elephant’s movement

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Forest officials monitor injured elephant’s movement

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Mundoor elephant attack: probe to determine lapses, if any

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Mundoor elephant attack: probe to determine lapses, if any

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No clarity on status of wild elephant injured in crude bomb blast

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No clarity on status of wild elephant injured in crude bomb blast

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Elephant drive continues at Aralam farm; 18 animals driven back to sanctuary

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Elephant drive continues at Aralam farm; 18 animals driven back to sanctuary

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

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Male elephant found dead

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Karnataka Forest Department to ‘soft release’ captured jumbos into Bhadra sanctuary to mitigate human-elephant conflict in Hassan, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu

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Karnataka Forest Department to ‘soft release’ captured jumbos into Bhadra sanctuary to mitigate human-elephant conflict in Hassan, Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu

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Forest Department captures another tusker in Hassan

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Forest Department captures another tusker in Hassan

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Expert panel studying behaviour of elephants

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Expert panel studying behaviour of elephants

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Forest Department captures trouble-causing elephant in Hassan district

4 weeks ago

Forest Department captures trouble-causing elephant in Hassan district

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Elephants trigger panic inside Mekkapala forest area

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Elephants trigger panic inside Mekkapala forest area

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One more person dies in elephant attack in Hassan district

4 weeks, 2 days ago

One more person dies in elephant attack in Hassan district

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Human-elephant conflict intensifies yet again in Hassan

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Human-elephant conflict intensifies yet again in Hassan

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Escalating elephant rampages during festival season raise serious concerns in Kerala

1 month, 1 week ago

Escalating elephant rampages during festival season raise serious concerns in Kerala

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Injured wild elephant dies at Karikottakary in Kannur

1 month, 1 week ago

Injured wild elephant dies at Karikottakary in Kannur

Eshwar Khandre promises permanent solution to end human-elephant conflict

1 month, 1 week ago

Eshwar Khandre promises permanent solution to end human-elephant conflict

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

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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Compensation handed over to kin of wild elephant attack victims in Aralam

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Compensation handed over to kin of wild elephant attack victims in Aralam

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Wild elephants attack devotees near Rajampeta, three killed

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wild elephants attack devotees near Rajampeta, three killed

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

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

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

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

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Forest Department continues to monitor wild elephant near Coimbatore

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Forest Department continues to monitor wild elephant near Coimbatore

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Injured Kerala Elephant Captured, Sent To Rescue Centre for Treatment

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Injured Kerala Elephant Captured, Sent To Rescue Centre for Treatment

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

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

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

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

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

1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

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Massive protests after wild elephant kills woman in Idukki

2 months ago

Massive protests after wild elephant kills woman in Idukki

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Hundreds of coconut trees destroyed by wild elephants near Kadamalaikundu

2 months ago

Hundreds of coconut trees destroyed by wild elephants near Kadamalaikundu

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Wild elephant attacks: Forest department to boost patrolling

2 months ago

Wild elephant attacks: Forest department to boost patrolling

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

2 months ago

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

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One arrested for ‘provoking’ wild tusker with JCB crane at West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri

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One arrested for ‘provoking’ wild tusker with JCB crane at West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri

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Elephant hurt in Bengal’s Jalpaiguri as it attacks vehicle used to chase it away

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Elephant hurt in Bengal’s Jalpaiguri as it attacks vehicle used to chase it away

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Watch: Wild elephant on rampage targets watchtower, bulldozer in West Bengal

2 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Wild elephant on rampage targets watchtower, bulldozer in West Bengal

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Herd of elephants kills elderly couple in sleep in Kalahandi

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Herd of elephants kills elderly couple in sleep in Kalahandi

New Indian Express

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Violent infighting between two jumbos leaves one dead in Sundargarh district

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Violent infighting between two jumbos leaves one dead in Sundargarh district

New Indian Express

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Wild elephants damage crops, ‘raid’ house near Coimbatore; kumki Suyambu to arrive from ATR

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Wild elephants damage crops, ‘raid’ house near Coimbatore; kumki Suyambu to arrive from ATR

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Elephant Attacks In TN, Kerala: Youth Congress Leader Killed, Farmer Injured

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elephant Attacks In TN, Kerala: Youth Congress Leader Killed, Farmer Injured

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Forest Department brings kumki Muthu from ATR to drive out wild elephants in Coimbatore

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Forest Department brings kumki Muthu from ATR to drive out wild elephants in Coimbatore

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Elephant falls into well in Kerala; protest delays rescue efforts

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Elephant falls into well in Kerala; protest delays rescue efforts

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Farmers urge forest officials for immediate action to prevent elephant raids

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Farmers urge forest officials for immediate action to prevent elephant raids

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Group narrowly escapes wild elephant attack in Kerala's Athirapally

2 months, 4 weeks ago

Group narrowly escapes wild elephant attack in Kerala's Athirapally

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Elephant goes wild at Kerala mosque fest, 24 hurt in stampede

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Elephant goes wild at Kerala mosque fest, 24 hurt in stampede

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Most wild elephant attack deaths inside reserve forest areas, says Forest dept. data; farmers groups oppose claim

3 months ago

Most wild elephant attack deaths inside reserve forest areas, says Forest dept. data; farmers groups oppose claim

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Forest Department monitoring movements of wild elephant on the loose in Udhagamandalam

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Forest Department monitoring movements of wild elephant on the loose in Udhagamandalam

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Two minor sisters among three killed in elephant attack in Odisha's Sundargarh district

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Two minor sisters among three killed in elephant attack in Odisha's Sundargarh district

New Indian Express

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Three women killed by elephant herd in WB’s Jaldapara National Park: Official

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Three women killed by elephant herd in WB’s Jaldapara National Park: Official

Hindustan Times

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Watch: Wild elephant chases task force jeep in Hassan, team escapes by inches

4 months ago

Watch: Wild elephant chases task force jeep in Hassan, team escapes by inches

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Elephant electrocuted by overhead wire in MP

4 months, 2 weeks ago

Elephant electrocuted by overhead wire in MP

Deccan Chronicle

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Odisha: Three elephants, including calf, electrocuted by illegal traps

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Odisha: Three elephants, including calf, electrocuted by illegal traps

Deccan Chronicle

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Jharkhand forest officials tell railways to slow train speed to protect wild elephants

RANCHI: Amid reports of wild elephants moving near railway tracks in the Chandil area of Saraikela, Jharkhand forest officials have cautioned station masters of five stations to run trains at …

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Unnatural elephant deaths mount in Odisha

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Unnatural elephant deaths mount in Odisha

Once celebrated for its majestic elephants and revered as the land of the Gajapati Maharajas—rulers historically associated with the gentle giants—Odisha has now turned out to be India’s elephant graveyard …

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Tusker, calf fall into well in TN's Jawalagiri forest; reunited with herd

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Tusker, calf fall into well in TN's Jawalagiri forest; reunited with herd

KRISHNAGIRI: A 15-year-old tusker and a calf fell into an open well on a private property at Gundalam village in Jawalagiri forest range in the wee hours of Wednesday. The …

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Tusker, calf fall into farm well in Hosur, rescued

4 days, 5 hours ago

Tusker, calf fall into farm well in Hosur, rescued

An elephant and a calf that had fallen into a farm well early on Wednesday were rescued and united with their herd near Panai reserve forest in Jawalagiri range on …

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Dharmapuri elephant death: CB-CID will thoroughly probe suspicious death of suspected poacher, says T.N. Minister Ponmudy

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Dharmapuri elephant death: CB-CID will thoroughly probe suspicious death of suspected poacher, says T.N. Minister Ponmudy

Minister for Forests K. Ponmudy told the Tamil Nadu Assembly on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 that the Crime Branch-CID of the Tamil Nadu police would conduct a thorough investigation into …

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Parading of injured elephant during temple festival in Kannur draws ire

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Parading of injured elephant during temple festival in Kannur draws ire

In an incident that sparked outrage, an elephant with festering wounds was paraded for nearly three kilometres during a temple festival at the Sree Sundareswara Temple at Talap in Kannur …

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CB-CID probe ordered into suspicious death of accused in Dharmapuri elephant poaching case

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CB-CID probe ordered into suspicious death of accused in Dharmapuri elephant poaching case

The Crime Branch-CID of the Tamil Nadu police will investigate the death of suspected poacher G. Senthil, 28, of Kongarapatti village in Dharmapuri district, whose charred body was found on …

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AI Powered Cameras to Detect, Track Jumbos in Bandipur National Park

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AI Powered Cameras to Detect, Track Jumbos in Bandipur National Park

Bengaluru: In the era of Artificial Intelligence, wildlife conservation is not behind in making use of the modern technology as Bandipur Tiger Reserve has embarked upon a project to detect …

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Body of main accused in elephant poaching case found in Eriyur reserve forest in Dharmapuri

1 week, 2 days ago

Body of main accused in elephant poaching case found in Eriyur reserve forest in Dharmapuri

The main accused in the elephant poaching case was found dead with a rifle on his remains here in Eriyur reserve forest. The body of accused Senthil Kumar was found …

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Jumbo carcass found in Bhadra sanctuary

1 week, 6 days ago

Jumbo carcass found in Bhadra sanctuary

The carcass of a wild elephant was found in a decomposed state in the Hebbe range of Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary on Saturday. Jumbo carcass found in Bhadra sanctuary Preliminary findings …

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Coimbatore Forest Division paid ₹8.44 crore compensation in over three years

2 weeks ago

Coimbatore Forest Division paid ₹8.44 crore compensation in over three years

Compensation to the tune of ₹8.44 crore was disbursed for human deaths and for crop and property damages in the Coimbatore Forest Division between April 2021 and October 2024, according …

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Forest department continues clampdown against inter-State poaching gangs in the Nilgiris

2 weeks ago

Forest department continues clampdown against inter-State poaching gangs in the Nilgiris

The Nilgiris forest division arrested the prime accused of a four-member gang, that had entered the Nilgiris to hunt wild game in Kundha forest range, near Yedakkadu on Sunday. Mr. …

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Karnataka tries out new methods to keep elephants at bay

2 weeks, 1 day ago

Karnataka tries out new methods to keep elephants at bay

BENGALURU: Karnataka’s USP is not just industrial innovation and ITeS, it is also sought after by other Indian states and foresters. Reason: The Karnataka forest department has tried the highest …

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Forest guard shot using country-made gun in Kallakurichi, one held

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Forest guard shot using country-made gun in Kallakurichi, one held

KALLAKURICHI: A 28-year-old forest guard was shot while attempting to stop poachers in the Pakampadi reserve forest near Keezhkuppam in Kallakurichi district. According to forest officials, P Velmurugan, a forest …

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Instances of wild elephants straying into Coimbatore villages hit record-high

3 weeks, 1 day ago

Instances of wild elephants straying into Coimbatore villages hit record-high

COIMBATORE: With elephants venturing out of forests and straying into human settlements in search of food and water a whopping 14,962 times since 2021, according to a study, it has …

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Coimbatore Forest Division adopts technologies to tackle human - elephant conflict

3 weeks, 2 days ago

Coimbatore Forest Division adopts technologies to tackle human - elephant conflict

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 …

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Three arrested for poaching tusker in Dharmapuri

3 weeks, 5 days ago

Three arrested for poaching tusker in Dharmapuri

Three persons have been arrested and remanded for the poaching of a tusker, whose carcass was found near Emanur in Pennagaram forest range earlier this month. The carcass of the …

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Participation of elephants in festivals is part of our culture: Supreme Court

3 weeks, 6 days ago

Participation of elephants in festivals is part of our culture: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India remarked on Monday that the use of elephants in festivals is part of the country’s culture. A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Satish Chandra …

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Kerala High Court Seeks Detailed Action Plan From State Over Elephant Attacks In Aralam Farm

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Kerala High Court Seeks Detailed Action Plan From State Over Elephant Attacks In Aralam Farm

The Kerala High Court, on Thursday, asked the State Government if any plan of action had been formulated to combat the repeated elephant encroachments and attacks happening on Aralam farm …

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Kerala temple authorities booked for illegal fireworks near elephant

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Kerala temple authorities booked for illegal fireworks near elephant

The Kerala police have registered a case against the authorities of a temple for conducting a fireworks display without permission and keeping an elephant dangerously close to the site. The …

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Toddy tapper injured in wild elephant attack at Aralam Farm in Kannur

1 month ago

Toddy tapper injured in wild elephant attack at Aralam Farm in Kannur

A toddy tapper sustained serious injuries in yet another wild elephant attack inside Aralam farm, in Kannur district of Kerala on Wednesday. However, the severity of the attack became knowly …

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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 …

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Action against temple committee for unauthorised parading of elephant

1 month ago

Action against temple committee for unauthorised parading of elephant

The District Captive Elephant Management Committee has decided to pursue legal action, including arrests, against the temple committee members and festival organisers of the Ponnaram Theru Shree Mahaganapathi Temple at …

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Veterinary team examines ailing elephant following public outcry

1 month ago

Veterinary team examines ailing elephant following public outcry

Following complaints that Kadavoor Sivaraju, a popular captive elephant with high rental charges, was not being given rest despite ill health, a team of experts from the Kollam District Veterinary …

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Forest Guard dies two days after gored by gaur; staff seek solatium on par with other uniformed services

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Forest Guard dies two days after gored by gaur; staff seek solatium on par with other uniformed services

A Forest Guard attached to the Coimbatore Forest Division died on Wednesday, two days after he was gored by a gaur. Forest Department officials said that Kumar and a few …

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Jumbo herd with the presence of calf worry farmers in Chittoor

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Jumbo herd with the presence of calf worry farmers in Chittoor

Farmers of Pulimadugu and Ragimanupenta villages of Bangarupalem mandal reported that a herd of wild elephants had ravaged their standing horticulture crops during the last two days. According to information, …

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INTERVIEW| Multi-pronged approach needed to manage man-animal conflict, says Meenakshi Negi

1 month ago

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Action plan to reduce human-wildlife conflict in Palakkad

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Action plan to reduce human-wildlife conflict in Palakkad

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Coordinated efforts needed to prevent wild animal attacks at Aralam Farm: Kerala High Court

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Coordinated efforts needed to prevent wild animal attacks at Aralam Farm: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court has directed the State government to ensure coordinated efforts and to formulate effective solutions to prevent wild animal attacks at the Aralam Farm in Kannur, where …

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Forest department team to inspect injured tusker in Munnar

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Forest department team to inspect injured tusker in Munnar

A team of three Forest department veterinary surgeons will inspect an injured wild tusker named Ottakompan on Friday. According to Forest department officials, the tusker got injured while fighting with …

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Kerala Temple Welcomes Life-Sized Robotic Elephant

1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala Temple Welcomes Life-Sized Robotic Elephant

In a groundbreaking move for elephant welfare and public safety, Voices for Asian Elephants has introduced Shiva Shakthi, a life-sized robotic elephant, at Chakkamparambu Sree Bhagavathi Temple near Mala. This …

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Nothing wild about animal encounters anymore

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Captive elephant turns violent, runs amok in Kochi

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Captive elephant turns violent, runs amok in Kochi

Panic prevailed at Edakochi here for nearly four hours after a captive elephant brought for a temple festival ran amok destroying scores of vehicles and temple property on Wednesday around …

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