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Elephants damage Forest Department vehicle in Gudalur forest division

A Forest Department vehicle used to mitigate negative human-animal interactions in Gudalur forest division was damaged by wild elephants during an operation to drive away the animals from a human settlement in Nadugani forest range on Wednesday

The Hindu

Workshop conducted on handling human-wildlife conflicts

In view of the increase in human-wildlife conflict situation in Mysuru and surrounding region, a one-day workshop was conducted for the field staff of the forest department, here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Accident on Rishikesh-Chilla highway claims lives of four Forest Department employees

In a tragic accident, four employees of the Uttarakhand Forest Department died after their vehicle, which was returning from a trial run, crashed into a tree near the Chilla canal along the Rishikesh-Chilla highway on Monday.

The Hindu

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Leopard that killed two, injured three others, captured

Forest Department captures leopard that killed two persons, including a child, in Pandalur after tense protests.

The Hindu

Survey ordered to ascertain forest encroachments by mines across Karnataka

The Forest Department has asked for a fresh survey and assessment based on satellite imagery of the extent of forest encroachment and destruction due to mining activities across Karnataka.

The Hindu

Tiruppur’s Nanjarayan Tank Bird Sanctuary welcomes rare vagrant Pied Avocet

Rare Pied Avocet spotted at Nanjarayan Tank Bird Sanctuary in Tiruppur, Tamil Nadu, a vagrant rarely seen in inland water bodies.

The Hindu

Vikram Simha released on bail

Vikram Simha, brother of BJP Lok Sabha member Pratap Simha, released on bail after being arrested for alleged illegal tree felling. Forest Department officials presented him before the judge.

The Hindu

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Vikram Simha alleges conspiracy behind his arrest

Vikram Simha, arrested by the Forest Department officials over illegal felling of trees, has alleged a conspiracy behind his arrest.

The Hindu

Illegal tree felling in Belur | Mysuru MP Pratap Simmha’s brother held in Bengaluru

Officers of the Forest Department arrested Vikram Simha, brother of Mysuru MP Pratap Simmha, in Bengaluru on Saturday over the illegal felling of trees on government land at Nandagondanahalli in Belur taluk. Vikram Simha had been absconding since December 25.

The Hindu

Subsidised canteen facilities for forest personnel likely

State government to extend subsidised canteen facilities to Forest Department personnel, reducing financial burden & boosting morale.

The Hindu

Rajasthan: Cheetah 'Agni' repatriated from Baran after escaping from Kuno National Park

The team of Kuno National Park and Forest Department of Baran district, in a joint operation repatriated Cheetah 'Agni' from Baran, Rajasthan, after the Cheetah managed to escape from Kuno National Park. Read further on Dynamite News:

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126 trees chopped in Belur, Forest Department registers a case

Forest Department registers complaint against two people for cutting trees worth ₹11 lakhs in Belur taluk, Karnataka.

The Hindu

Residents complain of harassment, custodial torture by Forest Department staff investigating leopard poaching case in the Nilgiris

Residents of Mel Thattapallam in Kotagiri allege harassment & torture by Forest Department staff investigating poaching of leopard.

The Hindu

Elephants damage two houses near Coimbatore in less than two weeks

Wild elephants damage house in Coimbatore district, Forest Department diverts staff to prevent further damages.

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Elusive tiger finally captured at Koodallur in Kerala’s Wayanad district

People of Koodallur and Kallurkunnu villages of Wayanad district in Kerala heaved a sigh of relief on Monday after a tiger that was giving them sleepless nights for over a week was captured by the Forest department personnel.

The Hindu

Use of country-made bombs for poaching continues unabated in Coimbatore Forest Division

Poachers continue to use country made bombs to hunt wild animals in Coimbatore Forest Division, despite Forest Department's claims.

The Hindu

Leopard trapped in snare dies in Nilgiris forest division

Leopard found dead in snare with 3 limbs cut off in Nilgiris forest division; poachers sought after in black market; Forest Department forms special teams to trace criminals.

The Hindu

Ivory tusks seized in Idukki, one arrested

The arrested was Purushothaman of Kurathikudy tribal settlement at Adimaly. According to Forest department officials, a pair of ivory tusks weighing 9 kg was seized from the possession of the accused.

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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.

The Hindu

Efforts on to reunite leopard cubs

The Forest Department personnel in Mysuru are trying to reunite three leopard cubs with their mother. These cubs – one of which is melanistic, were “rescued” on Wednesday from a sugarcane field of Ayarahalli village in Mysuru.

The Hindu

Farewell to Arjuna: Hundreds of people bid adieu to Karnataka’s beloved tusker

Hundreds paid homage to the much-loved elephant Arjuna, who died in a fight with a wild tusker. The Dasar elephant’s final rites were conducted with traditional rituals and gun salute at Sakaleshpur

The Hindu

Forest department installs real-time warning system on Sathram route

the traditional forest route through Sathram and Pulmedu to Sannidhanam witnessed a heavy rush of pilgrims.

The Hindu

Tusker captured for relocation in Hassan

The Forest Department staff captured a tusker near Dodda Uduve estate near Arehalli in Belur taluk on Tuesday. The tusker would be relocated after being fixed with a radio-collar later in the day.

The Hindu

Forest Department fixes radio collars on female elephants

Forest Dept. staff successfully fixed radio collars on two female wild elephants. Operation to radio-collar nine elephants & capture five trouble-causing ones underway. Team of officers, vets, watchers, guards & caretakers succeeded in capturing two females near Madaghatta. Radio collars track elephants' movements & identify female leaders of herds. Instrument…

The Hindu

Farmer arrested for electrocution death of elephant in Erode’s Talavadi Hills

Farmer arrested after elephant dies from contact with live-wire fence erected to protect crops in Talavadi hills.

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