The Latest Breaking News from Tamil Nadu Forest Department

Shipping containers to replace two ration shops near Valparai to deal with rice-raiding elephants

In a move to deal with wild elephants that damage ration shops in the Valparai plateau, Tamil Nadu Forest Department and the WWF-India are coming out with a novel solution – using old cargo containers.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Elephant Arikompan tranquillised in Theni district; prohibitory orders lifted in Cumbum municipality, neighbouring towns

Ending an operation that lasted over five days, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department officials successfully tranquillised wild elephant, Arikompan also known as Arisikompan, in the Chinna Ovulapuram reserve forest, Uthamapalayam, in Theni district, early on Monday.

The Hindu · Jun 5, 2023

Tusker Arikompan attacks ration shop at Megamalai

Tusker Arikompan attacks ration shop at Megamalai

The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Following presence of Arikompan, entry of tourists to Megamalai banned

The Tamil Nadu Forest department has banned the entry of tourists to the Megamalai hill station, near Chinnamanur, in Tamil Nadu after translocated tusker Arikompan was reported to be roaming in the area

The Hindu · May 6, 2023

Tenders for AI-based solution to prevent elephant deaths to be finalised soon: T.N. Forests Secretary

Around 23 bidders have responded to the tenders, says Supriya Sahu; Forest Dept. to focus more on adopting more technology to boost conservation efforts

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2022

T.N. Forest Department making efforts to treat ailing elephant on Kerala border

Two veterinarians will be examining the elephant with the help of two kumkis

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022