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About 21,000 new cases are registered in Kidwai every year

At Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, 21K new cases are registered/yr, 3.6L patients/yr. To mark National Cancer Awareness Day, a camp is being held in Bandipur. Early intervention is key to survival; most come in advanced stages. In India, 14L new cases/yr, 87.5K from Karnataka. Tobacco usage contributes to 1/3…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Farmer killed in tiger attack in Bandipur

Farmer Balaji Naik killed in tiger attack in Bandipur Tiger Reserve. Villagers & family distraught; officials confronted by angry villagers. Bandipur has 150 tigers, 191 utilising forests. Human-animal conflict escalating, many lives lost. Last week, FD staff roughed up in Hediyala after shepherd injured. Camera traps & camp elephants deployed…

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Bandipur camp elephant death attributed to medical conditions

Akki Raja, a camp elephant, died due to medical conditions incl. enlarged heart & cirrhosis of lever. Captured in June 2023, he was trained in Krawl & allowed to mingle with other elephants from Oct 21. On Oct 31, he suddenly collapsed & despite treatment, passed away. Post mortem revealed…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

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Bandipur Yuva Mitra outreach initiative to complete 100th programme soon

Bandipur Tiger Reserve's BYM initiative has benefitted over 5000 students so far, with the 100th programme to be held soon. It aims to sensitise local stakeholders on environmental issues and create eco-volunteers for wildlife conservation. The programme also includes a safari and a pocket guide booklet on wildlife.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Insurance cover introduced for visitors to Bandipur, Nagarahole

The State government has begun insuring tourists visiting Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves against any risk or untoward incident that could jeopardise their safety.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Surveillance up after wild boar deaths in Bandipur

Authorities are on alert over a possible outbreak of African swine fever in pigs following reports of deaths of a few wild boars in Bandipur.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Mysuru RC directed to clear illegal resorts in Bandipur ESZ

APCCF Vigilance directs RC Mysuru to clear illegal constructions in Bandipur ESZ after complaint by activist. Property owner had challenged DC's 2012 cancellation of land conversion in High Court. Court directed DC to take further action, which was approved by ESZ Monitoring Committee in 2021. APCCF Vigilance points out violation…

The Hindu · Sep 7, 2023

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Big concerns over big cats

Karnataka's tiger population has grown, with the NTCA report indicating 563 tigers in the State. Bandipur and Nagarahole reserves account for 290 of these tigers, but there are concerns over man-animal conflict and habitat saturation.

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

NTCA’s tiger count: Karnataka stands second with 563, after Madhya Pradesh

Karnataka has the second highest number of tigers in the country with 563 of these big cats after Madhya Pradesh which has 785, as per the Status of Tigers, Co-predators and Prey in India 2022.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

International Tiger Day celebrated at Bandipur and Biligiri Ranganthaswamy Temple Tiger Reserves

A slew of events were conducted at Bandipur and Biligiri Ranganthaswamy Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserves on Saturday to mark International Tiger Day.

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2023

Tiger population on the rise in Karnataka, minimum estimates pegged at 435

Karnataka’s tiger count rises to 435. With 149 tigers, Nagarahole upstages Bandipur to have the highest number of estimated tigers.

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2023

Inquiry ordered on alleged clandestine burial of tiger, leopard carcass in Bandipur

Forest Dept. directed to probe allegations of clandestine disposal of tiger, leopard carcasses in Bandipur in 2018-19. Wildlife activist Joseph Hoover wrote to officials seeking inquiry, leading to Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructing Additional Chief Secretary to take action. Allegations include poachers taking away paws and head of leopard. Senior…

The Hindu · Jul 26, 2023

Elephant captured on Bandipur periphery

The Forest Department personnel at Bandipur captured a wild tusker at Guddekere of Kundukere range as it used to stray in to adjoining villages on the forest periphery.

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Rainfall douses scourge of forest fires in Bandipur, Nagarahole belt

Heavy rainfall since the last few days in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar belt doused the fear of forest fire for the current year.

The Hindu · May 2, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 9, 2022

Activists raise concern over Beladakuppe jathra in Bandipur

NGOs want curbs and crowd regulation to minimise human disturbance to wildlife

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2022

Dasara elephants return to their forest camps

Lakshmi, which delivered a male calf Sri Dattatreya while on training for Jamboo Savari, also returned to its camp at Ramapura in Bandipur

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022

Wildlife activists want Rahul to support night traffic ban through Bandipur

The Congress leader’s letter to CM seeking medical assistance to elephant calf stokes larger debate

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2022

Dasara jumbos to bid adieu to Mysuru on October 7

Elephant Lakshmi, that delivered a male calf on the palace premises while on training for the procession, will also return to its camp in Bandipur with the calf along with the 13 jumbos, including Abhimanyu who carried the 750-kg golden howdah in the Jamboo Savari

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The Hindu · Oct 2, 2022

BJP’s demand for case against Rahul for stopping in Bandipur not legally tenable, say experts

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The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022

Camp elephant dies in Bandipur

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The Hindu · Sep 15, 2022

KSRTC offers luxury tour packages for Dasara tourists

The one-day tour has been planned to Ooty and Madikeri

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2022

Sniffer dog Rana of Bandipur Tiger Reserve no more, accorded State funeral

A German Shepherd, Rana was born on December 12, 2013 and belonged to the 28th battalion to pass out of the Dog Training Centre of the Special Armed Forces in Bhopal

The Hindu · Jul 29, 2022

Lantana removal under MGNREGA launched in Bandipur

A slew of programmes held to mark International Tiger Day

The Hindu · Jul 28, 2022

Rising tiger numbers pose new challenges for park managers in Bandipur

Poaching of prey animals, habitat disturbance identified as threats

The Hindu · Jul 27, 2022

‘Trouble-maker’ elephant relocated to Bandipur, but returns to Sakleshpur in Karnataka

The elephant was captured at Udevara in Sakleshpur taluk on June 29 after people complained that the animal had been causing trouble to them

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