The Latest Breaking News from Forest Department

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 · Dec 8, 2023

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 · Dec 8, 2023

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 · Dec 5, 2023

Two elephants die of electrocution in Erode and Krishnagiri districts, another dies after delivering calf

Two elephants electrocuted in Erode & Krishnagiri districts; 6 die in western TN this year. Female elephant in Krishnagiri died after biting electric motor wire. In Erode, illegal electric fencing caused death. Protest by local villagers to release 3 farmers. Female elephant in Krishnagiri died after giving birth to calf;…

The Hindu · Nov 26, 2023

Tiger attack: Combing operation commences at Hediyala range of Bandipur

Over 100 Forest Dept personnel combing Balluruhundi in Hediyala range of Bandipur NP after woman killed in tiger attack. Nanjangud MLA, PCCF (Wildlife) visited spot, ₹15 lakh compensation sanctioned. 55 camera traps, thermal drone, 3 elephants, leopard task force, special tiger force & elephant task force deployed. Pug marks detected,…

The Hindu · Nov 25, 2023

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 · Nov 24, 2023

Operation to fix radio-collars on wild elephants begins in Hassan

The Forest Department officials began an operation to install radio collars on nine wild elephants roaming in parts of Belur, Alur and Sakleshpur taluks on Friday.

The Hindu · Nov 24, 2023

Wild tusker Padayappa enters human habitation again in Devikulam

Lack of funds is the major hurdle to addressing the human-elephant conflicts in Munnar, according to Forest officials

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

Ambergris worth ₹10 crore seized in Nagercoil, four persons arrested

Forest Department personnel in Nagercoil have seized ambergis worth ₹10 crore and arrested four persons for smuggling it.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Film crew evicted from heritage site on Manasagangotri campus

Heritage activists and morning walkers intervened to evict a film unit from Bengaluru and seize their vehicles after they dumped mud and felled 3 sandalwood trees at Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion. The University of Mysore had issued permission with 19 conditions and a fee of Rs.4.35 lakh. Prof. N.S. Rangaraju filed…

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023