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Forest Department
Police seize 350 kg of red sanders in Tiruvannamalai
Police seized 350 kilograms of illicit red sanders wood from a locked godown in Tiruvannamalai.
Kasturirangan report could force Uttara Kannada residents to migrate to Goa
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker warns that implementing the Kasturirangan report could lead to mass displacement of families in Uttara Kannada.
D.K. Shivakumar issues ultimatum for illegal firearm surrender in Karnataka
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has issued an ultimatum for citizens to surrender illegal firearms by November 1.
Large-scale destruction of Neelakurinji reported in Munnar hills
Tourists are causing widespread damage to Neelakurinji blooms in unregulated areas of Munnar hills.
Expert committee to frame compensation guidelines for human-wildlife conflict in Kerala
The Kerala government has formed an expert committee to establish standardized guidelines for compensation in human-wildlife conflict incidents.
Surveillance camera confirms presence of leopard in Mattathur in Keralam
Surveillance footage confirms the presence of a leopard in Mattathur after a pet dog was killed.
Leopard sighting near Alipiri footpath to Tirumala triggers panic among devotees
A leopard sighting on the Alipiri footpath to Tirumala caused panic among pilgrims, prompting authorities to initiate safety measures.
HANUMAN teams deployed after leopard sighting near Alipiri footpath
Forest authorities have increased surveillance near the Alipiri-Tirumala footpath after a leopard was spotted in the area.
Nilambur flash flood death toll rises to five
The death toll from a flash flood in Nilambur, Kerala, has reached five, with one person still missing.
Why are elephants used to catch man-eating tigers in Nilgiris
Forest officials in Gudalur utilized trained 'kumki' elephants to track and capture a tiger that had killed two people.
Survey discovers six new species from Periyar Tiger Reserve in Keralam
A four-day faunal survey at Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala recorded six previously undocumented species, bringing the reserve's total recorded counts for several categories to new levels.
Tighten nuts and bolts of forest officials: B.Y. Vijayendra
B.Y. Vijayendra urges the state government to address administrative grievances regarding forest department regulations and secure an extension for the Eco-Sensitive Area survey deadline.
Bear sightings in Manchahalli cause panic among villagers
A bear entered a temple in the village of Manchahalli, causing concern among local residents.
Seven-foot python rescued in Kallugangur village of Shivamogga
A 7-foot python was rescued from a crusher godown in Kallugangur village near Shivamogga.
Five-year-old leopard captured in a cage in Pandavapura
A five-year-old male leopard was captured in a cage set by forest officials in Hosayaraganahalli, Pandavapura.
Separated Elephant Calf Wanders in Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary
Forest department officials are attempting to reunite a separated elephant calf with its mother in the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary.
Leopard Sighted in Belaganahalli Kaval Village Causes Anxiety
A leopard was captured on CCTV at a residential farmhouse in Belaganahalli Kaval, causing concern among local villagers.
Forest officials rescue leopard from well in Belthangady
Forest department officials rescued a leopard that fell into an open well in Karimarelu village.
Farmer dies in wild elephant attack in Kadagere
A farmer died and another was injured following a wild elephant attack in Kadagere village.
Afzalpur farmers block national highway demanding lake replenishment
Farmers in Afzalpur blocked a national highway to demand the filling of local tanks with water from the Bhima River.
Bear attacks two shepherds in Basarihala of Kanakagiri
Two shepherds sustained injuries after a bear attack in Basarihala village, Karnataka.
One suspect arrested in Belthangadi wild boar hunting case
Forest officials in Belthangadi arrested a man for hunting and storing wild boar meat.
Police apprehend handler using python in Ganesh immersion procession in Hyderabad
Police and animal welfare officials in Hyderabad rescued an Indian rock python and a chicken being used in a dance troupe's street performance during Ganesh Visarjan processions.
Kimmane Rathnakar announces protest march in Tirthahalli opposing ESA notification
Kimmane Rathnakar announced a protest march in Tirthahalli against the Western Ghats ESA notification.
Makhna elephant dies from electric shock in Madhya Pradesh
A makhna elephant died of electrocution after touching power lines in the Mauganj district of Madhya Pradesh.
15-foot python found in sugarcane field in Hardoi
A 15-foot-long python was rescued from a sugarcane field in a village in Hardoi after it was found constricting a jackal.
Tourist rush threatens Malampuzha water source warns PROUD
An organization in Palakkad has requested authorities to take action against unregulated tourist activity in the Malampuzha dam catchment area due to environmental concerns.
Puliancholai re-opened for visitors
The Forest Department has reopened the Puliancholai picnic spot to visitors following a decrease in water levels in the Ayyaru stream.
Terai farmers fear eviction as Sikh community alleges land dispossession
Sikh farmers in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand report concerns over potential land eviction by the Forest Department.
Chief Minister to Visit Sakleshpur for Western Ghats Meeting
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar plans to visit Sakleshpur to discuss the K. Kasturirangan committee report and inspect the Yettinahole project.