The Latest Breaking News from Giridhar Kulkarni

Jungle Lodges & Resorts told to return Hemmadaga Nature Camp to Forest Department of Karnataka

Belagavi-based wildlife conservationist Giridhar Kulkarni had requested the Forest Department to transfer the camp from JLR to the department in 2022. He had reasoned that the transfer to JLR had led to the Hemmadaga Eco-Development Committee, an association of villagers, not getting any money. The sanctuary was not bringing any…

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

Proposal moved for subsidised canteen facilities for forest personnel

Proposal for subsidised canteen facilities for Forest Department field staff gaining traction, awaiting approval from higher authorities.

The Hindu · Apr 28, 2024

Karnataka halts Goa-Tamnar power line project to save Western Ghats

Karnataka government rejects Goa-Tanmar power project proposal, prioritizing forest conservation and wildlife protection in the region.

The Hindu · Mar 23, 2024

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

Plea to rescind merger of Project Tiger and Project Elephant

Centre's move to merge Project Tiger and Project Elephant opposed by conservation activist Giridhar Kulkarni. He argued that it contravenes 2011 decision of NBWL, would dilute focus of both programmes and put endangered tiger at risk. Kulkarni wrote to Centre to rescind merger order, citing 2005 Tiger Task Force recommendations…

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Activists raise concern over Beladakuppe jathra in Bandipur

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

The Hindu · Oct 9, 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

Wildlife Board nod, environment clearance must for Jog Falls projects: Forest Department

But, Karnataka Forest Department is dismissive of other objections pertaining to conservation imperatives

The Hindu · May 3, 2022

Forest dept. keen to enhance funds for voluntary relocation

It pertains to families living inside sanctuaries and national parks that are non-tiger reserves

The Hindu · Apr 14, 2022