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Wild elephants damage Arjuna’s burial ground in Sakleshpur taluk

A group of wild elephants entered the Dabbalikatte forest area in the Yeslur range of forests in Sakleshpur on Thursday night and damaged the burial ground of Arjuna, the Dasara elephant who had died in a fight with a wild tusker. They also rummaged through coffee estates nearby.

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Wild elephants damage burial ground of Arjuna in Sakalehspur taluk

Wild elephants damage burial ground of Arjuna, the tusker, in Yeslur Range of forest in Sakaleshpur.

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Valparai plateau gives way for elephants as annual migration season is nearing its peak

Residents, Forest Dept & NGOs in Valparai prepare for elephant migration season. 100 elephants currently moving in plantations, expected to increase in Jan-Feb. Human deaths due to elephant attack rare since June 2021. NCF sends alerts via SMS & warning lights. Forest Dept monitors movement & created youth groups to…

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Tiger remains elusive even after 10 days of combing near Nanjangud

The tiger, that the Forest Department in Nanjangud launched an operation to trap 10 days ago, has proved to be elusive and is engaged in a hide-and-seek game with the department. It appears on camera traps at night but is not physically sighted by day.

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No quick fix for man-elephant conflict

Meena, a 32-year-old worker, had just reached the coffee plantation in Galigundi near Aldur in Chikkamagaluru district on November 8 morning, along with fellow workers. She was about to have breakfast when she encountered a wild tusker. She froze in shock and the pachyderm trampled her to death and moved…

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Country-made bomb kills tusker, female elephant found dead in Coimbatore Forest Division

Elephant found dead in CTC campus near Coimbatore due to injury in mouth. Postmortem revealed injury, yet to ascertain cause. Samples collected for forensic examination. 19 elephants died in Coimbatore forest division this year. Search teams, drone used to trace animal.

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Govt. declares 364.39 ha in Chinnakkanal forest reserve

Govt declares 364.39 hectares in Idukki's Chinnakkanal village a forest reserve; locals unhappy. RDO appointed settlement officer to verify claims; eco-restoration project to ensure food availability for wild animals.

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Cages placed to trap animal, suspected to be hyena, in Erode district’s Bhavanisagar

With a sheep suspected to be killed by a hyena in Pasuvapalayam village in Bhavanisagar, the Forest Department placed three cages in an attempt to trap the animal, on Friday, December 1, 2023.

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Electrocution major cause of elephant deaths in Tamil Nadu

Elec. deaths in TN higher than old age/starvation combined: data from Forest Dept's Elephant Death Audit Framework shows 10.5% of 1,505 deaths since 2010 due to humans/human-related activities, primarily electrocution (76 cases intentional). Elephants in TN at risk of electrocution due to laxity of TN Elec. Board in installing electric…

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Reforms panel recommends rationalisation of clerical posts, revision of water tariff for industrial use, among other measures

KARC-2 recommends rationalising clerical posts, revising water tariff for industrial use, collecting slum improvement cess & more.

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Tiger dies in Maddur range of Bandipur National Park

An emaciated tiger which was being tracked by the Forest Department officials died in Maddur range of Bandipur National Park on Friday.

The Hindu

Forest dept. to implement ₹14.94-cr. project for man-animal conflict mitigation under High Range Circle

Forest dept. receives ₹14.94 cr for project to mitigate man-animal conflict in Idukki, Kottayam & Ernakulam. 116-km hanging solar fencing & 14.3-km elephant-proof trench to be built in 5 forest divisions. 30.29-km fencing in Ernakulam, 65-km in Idukki & 21-km in Kottayam. Project to be completed in 2 yrs.

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Forest Department rescues juvenile elephant from water storage tank near Coimbatore

Forest Dept. rescued juvenile male elephant from water tank in Coimbatore. Night patrol team rushed to spot 700m from forest boundary. Backhoe used to make ramp for elephant to walk out. Led by P. Santhiya & R. Arun Kumar. Elephant rejoined its mother nearby. #ElephantRescue #Coimbatore

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Action sought against private resorts for conducting night safari in reserve forest area in Koppal district

Social activist seeks action against resorts owner for running jungle night safari in Sanapura Reserve Forest area in Koppal district. Activist alleges illegal road connection, huts & cottages constructed on forest land. Range Forest Officer denies allegations, says jungle safari activities suspended for 1 year & huts on Revenue Dept.…

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Herd of eight elephants damages ration shop near Coimbatore

Elephants damage ration shop near Coimbatore, eat rice, dal, sugar and wheat. Forest Dept. and villagers chase them away. Residents fear for lives and property due to frequent elephant entry. Forest Dept. urged to provide fodder and water in forests to prevent entry into villages.

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200 years on, no end to sufferings of hill country Tamils in the Nilgiris

For two centuries, Hill Country Tamils have fought for their right to a life of dignity and equality. Repatriated to India, they continue to struggle for basic amenities and better-paying jobs. With a large voter base, they are pushing for change in the Nilgiris.

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Remote tribal hamlets near Amirthi RF in Vellore to get bitumen road soon

DRDA begins laying bitumen road on Jarthankollai hillock in Vellore district to connect Naganathi and Thonaiyankollai tribal hamlets. Tribals have used the pathway since 1925. The road will end their ordeal of taking sick/pregnant women to hospital. DRDA to build 4 minor bridges, 8 culverts and sidewalls for ₹11.50 crore.…

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Leopard mauls seven-year-old boy at Valparai in Coimbatore district

Seven-yr-old boy attacked by leopard in Valparai, ATR; suffered injuries on scalp & right hand. Estate management & Forest Dept alerted; boy taken to Govt. Hospital. Forest Dept had earlier warned workers to not venture out in early hrs & night. Two migrant workers injured in leopard attack in April.

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Centenarian Saalumarada Thimmakka plans another plantation drive near Bengaluru

With some of the trees she planted decades back having fallen in the last few years, Thimmakka wants to replace them with new saplings.

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Broken canine tooth drove leopard into urban landscape in search of easy prey

Leopard strayed from forest, driven by hunger, broken tooth made hunting difficult; Forest Dept. killed it after it attacked personnel.

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Six months after translocation of Arikompan, people now sleep peacefully in Chinnakkanal

Six months after the translocation of wild tusker Arikompan from Chinnakkanal, no incidents of human death or injury due to wild elephant attacks have been reported.

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Kejriwal residence construction: NGT grants more time to Committee to ascertain facts

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted more time to the Joint committee comprising the Chief Secretary

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Forest Department warns people not to spread false information about leopard movement in Erode

Forest Dept. urges public not to spread false info on leopard movement in Erode area. A leopard has been killing cattle in villages near Arachalur & Vaipadi forest areas for a month. 9 cages & 21 camera traps have been set up to monitor & trap it. 7 teams formed…

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Forest Department continues search for elusive leopard

The Forest Department has continued the search for the leopard which was spotted in an apartment in Singasandra near Kudlu Gate on Sunday.

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Elusive cattle-killing leopard in Erode district, caught on camera

Forest Dept. stepped up vigil in Arachalur & Perundurai areas of Erode district to trap a leopard suspected of killing cattle. Camera traps & cages were placed & teams formed to monitor the villages. Animal movement was caught on camera & messages shared on social media causing panic. Official asked…

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