The Latest Breaking News from Forest Department

Transport services to connect remote tribal hamlets in M.M. Hills

Inauguration of new initiative on Saturday

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022

Streetlights at Chamundi Hills a questionable project, say activists

Project being rushed ahead of PM’s visit, aver greens

The Hindu · Jun 17, 2022

New plan to save jumbos from train hits

A draft document is expected to be readied in the next month

The Hindu · Jun 14, 2022

70 elephants died of various causes in Karnataka in 2021

Of these, 15 have been attributed to unnatural causes

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2022

Jumbo death traps in the jungles

The recent electrocution of elephants points to the risks wildlife face while navigating areas where human activity and wildlife habitats overlap 

The Hindu · Jun 2, 2022

West Bengal Forest Department’s campaign against ritualistic hunting pays off

Sustained efforts to build awareness has led to a drop in ritualistic hunting by 95%

The Hindu · Jun 1, 2022

As elephants get near, people live in constant fear

Department to capture four jumbos to radio-collar and relocate them in a week’s time

The Hindu · May 28, 2022

Farmer killed in elephant attack near Gudiyatham

The incident occurred at Sarinagunda village bordering the Koundinya Wildlife Sanctuary

The Hindu · May 26, 2022

Two injured after tree falls on autorickshaw

Hassan

The Hindu · May 24, 2022

Tribals of beautiful but remote MM Hills to get vehicle transport services

Some tribal hamlets in MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka do not have access to neighbouring villages or markets, as they are located in steep terrain amidst dense forest where roads cannot be laid due to the prevailing forest laws, and the harsh and uneven terrain

The Hindu · May 24, 2022