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Experts from Anamalai Tiger Reserve join efforts to track the elusive carnivore near Mayiladuthurai

A team of experts from the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Coimbatore district has joined the Forest Department teams in tracking the carnivore, suspected to be a leopard, which continues to be on the prowl near Mayiladuthurai.

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T.N. Forest Dept to deploy thermal imaging drone to track elusive carnivore on the prowl in Mayiladuthurai

Thermal imaging drone deployed to track suspected leopard near Mayiladuthurai town, prompting vigilance and school closures.

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BMTC bus encounters leopards near Turahalli Forest in Bengaluru

BMTC bus crew encounters leopards near Turahalli Forest in Bengaluru, cub rescued, mother leopard still at large.

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Three pilgrims die while trekking on Vellingiri Hills near Coimbatore, toll rises to 5 this season

Five pilgrims have died while trekking Vellingiri Hills near Coimbatore, prompting Forest Department advisories for safer treks.

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As forest fire blazes in Coonoor for 4th day, 150 Forest personnel deployed, IAF assistance requested

Forest Department personnel from multiple divisions are battling a forest fire in Coonoor, Nilgiris, with assistance from Fire and Rescue Services.

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Forest Ministers of Karnataka, Kerala to meet in Bandipur on March 10

Forest ministers and officials from Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu to discuss human-wildlife conflict at Bandipur on March 10.

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Sagar MLA appeals to Forest Dept. to give clearance for power lines to Urulagallu village

ShivamoggaSagar MLA urges Forest Department to clear power line for Urulagallu village after 60 years without electricity.

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Forest dept. to share live locations of wild elephants in Munnar

Forest department creates WhatsApp groups to share live locations of wild elephants in Munnar to prevent human-elephant conflicts.

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Synchronised census of terrestrial birds in Tiruchi Forest Division to be carried out

The Forest Department will carry out a synchronised census of terrestrial birds in reserve forests and reserve lands in Tiruchi Forest Division as part of a Statewide exercise to be held on March 2 and 3

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Forest Dept. officials rescue sloth bear in Shivamogga city

Forest officials in Shivamogga successfully rescued a sloth bear from a residential area, planning to release it back to the forest.

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Forest officials rescue sloth bear in Shivamogga

Sloth bear spotted in Shivamogga residential area, Forest Department officials working to capture the animal.

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K.M. Chinnappa, who revived tiger population in Nagarahole wildlife sanctuary, passes away in Karnataka

A former Forest Department official, he was instrumental in ensuring protection to Nagarahole, fending off pressure from timber mafia and local politicians when the forest was still a wildlife sanctuary and had not yet received the status of a tiger reserve.

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Elephant calf rescued from canal, reunited with mother, by T.N. Forest team in Pollachi

Forest Department staff in Coimbatore rescue elephant calf from canal, reunite with mother in risky operation, praised by officials.

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Vlogger, two locals fined ₹25,000 each by Forest Department

Vlogger fined ₹25,000 for trespassing in Nilgiris forest, forced to apologize and delete video, setting example for others.

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Rahul Gandhi demands immediate compensation to family of victim killed in wild elephant attack

After meeting the family members of the Forest Department watcher, who was trampled to death by wild in Wayanad, Rahul Gandhi said that he has asked state's CM in a letter that why it was taking "so long" to build a medical college in Wayanad, and sought immediate release of…

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Kerala CM reviews Wayanad situation, orders more expansive camera network to monitor wildlife movement near human habitations

A high-level meeting chaired by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday decided to enhance the Forest department’s camera surveillance network for monitoring wildlife movement in preserves abutting human habitations in the State.

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Telangana HC notices over cutting translocated trees at Manikonda

Telangana High Court issues notices to Forest Department, GHMC, and Manikonda municipality over cutting translocated trees for cricket ground.

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Trespassing vloggers are the latest threat to eco-sensitive forests in Nilgiris

Forest Department faces new challenge from YouTubers trespassing into reserved forests, risking wildlife and ecosystems.

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Concerns raised over vehicle scrapping policy

Forest Department in Mysuru struggles to combat forest fires due to government vehicle deregistration policy, seeking special purpose vehicle tag.

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As mercury level soars authorities brace up to tackle forest fire in Bandipur and Nagarahole

Forest Department in Mysuru intensifies monitoring and vigil to prevent forest fires, using measures such as fire lines and thermal drones.

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Two tigers spotted in Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary after 50 years: Forest Department

After 50 years, two tigers were spotted in camera traps in the Cauvery North Wildlife Sanctuary at Hosur, indicating successful conservation efforts.

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Leopard cubs reunited with their mother

Leopard cubs found during sugarcane harvesting in Mysuru reunited with their mother by Forest Department officials.

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A herd of wild elephants spotted near Chikkamagaluru city

A group of wild elephants near Chikkamagaluru city has residents in fear, as the Forest Department works to drive them back to the deep forests with the help of trained elephants.

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Synchronised census of wetland birds begins in Villupuram and Cuddalore districts

The synchronized wetland bird census in Villupuram, Kallakurichi, and Cuddalore districts involved 30 teams and aimed to gather data for conservation.

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Expert team arriving to catch tiger moving in maize fields near Eluru range

Forest Department prepares to tranquillise a tiger that strayed from its natural habitat into maize fields near Eluru.

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