The Latest Breaking News from Nagarahole

Rains abate threat of forest fire in Bandipur and Nagarahole

Recent rainfall in Bandipur and Nagarahole has significantly reduced the threat of forest fires this year.

The Hindu · May 9, 2024

Snippets on the Bhadra Wildlife Reserve

Bhadra Wildlife Reserve was formally declared a sanctuary on September 6, 1974, making it the 25th Tiger Reserve in India. Karnataka has five tiger reserves: Bandipura, Bhadra, Nagarahole, Dandeli-Anshi and Biligiriranga Tiger Reserve. The sanctuary is unique considering its landscape. It has dry-deciduous, moist-deciduous, shola, and semi-evergreen patches. It is…

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

Tenure of fire watchers in Bandipur, other project tiger reserves likely to be extended

Forest Department extends tenure of temporary fire watchers in Bandipur and Nagarahole due to ongoing forest fire threat.

The Hindu · May 1, 2024

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Farmer denied entry into Bengaluru Metro over ‘improper’ attire, and more

The Hindu · Feb 26, 2024

Solar-powered pumps replenish watering holes in Bandipur, Nagarahole

Solar-powered pumps replenish water holes in Bandipur and Nagarahole to help wildlife during severe summer drought.

The Hindu · Feb 25, 2024

As mercury level soars authorities brace up to tackle forest fire in Bandipur and Nagarahole

Forest Department in Mysuru intensifies monitoring and vigil to prevent forest fires, using measures such as fire lines and thermal drones.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

In-principle approval given for declaring eco-sensitive zones in six forest areas

Cabinet sub-committee approves in-principle eco-sensitive zones in 6 forest areas: Kappattagudda, Bukkapatna, Kammasandra, Nagarahole, Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary, and Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary. Areas range from 93.27 sq. km to 669.06 sq. km, with forest and non-forest areas.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 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

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

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