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Uttarakhand forest fires: Forest staff, vehicles deployed on poll duty in violation of orders

Forest fires have refused to die down in Uttarakhand for the past 10 days, with four people reportedly dead so far and the Supreme Court set to hear petitions linked to the state government’s role on Wednesday.

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Bhadra Tiger Reserve: A paradise for scientists, tourists and photographers

The sun is just about to rise as the staff of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary office at Lakkavali keep the vehicles ready for the morning safari. One member is busy issuing tickets after taking the fixed fee, while others are instructing the visitors to get into the vehicles meant for…

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‘River pits,’ caused by unregulated release of water from dams, pose threat to vulnerable otters along Moyar River in Nilgiris

Deaths of Asian small-clawed otters in river pits due to dam water flow highlights conservation risks.

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Kerala’s Thrissur Pooram: No need for fitness test for elephants by Forest department team, says Minister K. Rajan

Kerala government intervenes to change Forest department order for Thrissur Pooram elephant fitness tests, new guidelines to be issued.

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Lok Sabha polls | Association calls for political parties to address issues of Sri Lankan repatriates in the Nilgiris

VTMS calls for political parties to address the needs of Sri Lankan repatriates in Nilgiris, demanding land redistribution and assistance.

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To beat the heat, mini shower systems installed at Elephant Rescue Centre near Tiruchi

Forest Department in Tiruchi installs mini shower systems for captive elephants to beat the summer heat, improving their well-being.

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Eight endangered Java Sparrows rescued from pet shop in Udhagamandalam

Endangered Java Sparrows rescued from Udhagamandalam pet shop, prompting Forest Department to warn against illegal wildlife trade.

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Experts from Anamalai Tiger Reserve join efforts to track the elusive carnivore near Mayiladuthurai

A team of experts from the Anamalai Tiger Reserve in Coimbatore district has joined the Forest Department teams in tracking the carnivore, suspected to be a leopard, which continues to be on the prowl near Mayiladuthurai.

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Officials put FSI data to work for combating frequent forest fires at Papikonda National Park in Chintoor of Andhra Pradesh

Preventing forest fires in Papikonda National Park to protect wildlife with technical inputs from Forest Survey of India.

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T.N. Forest Dept to deploy thermal imaging drone to track elusive carnivore on the prowl in Mayiladuthurai

Thermal imaging drone deployed to track suspected leopard near Mayiladuthurai town, prompting vigilance and school closures.

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BMTC bus encounters leopards near Turahalli Forest in Bengaluru

BMTC bus crew encounters leopards near Turahalli Forest in Bengaluru, cub rescued, mother leopard still at large.

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Wild elephant tramples man to death near Thulappally, shoot to kill order issued for animal

Protests erupt in Pathanamthitta after man killed by wild tusker, Forest department recommends shoot to kill order.

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Several wild elephant attacks reported in Idukki

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Rewilding of rescued tiger in Anamalai Tiger Reserve continues without large in-situ enclosure for prey animals

A juvenile tiger that is being rehabilitated in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) is yet to have a large in-situ enclosure, which is necessary for the carnivore to learn hunting prey in a bigger forest forest terrain, as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) of the National Tiger Conservation Authority…

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Even minor disturbances can harm nesting sites of long-billed vultures

Researchers monitor long-billed vulture nesting sites in Nilgiris, highlighting threats from tourism and forest fires for conservation efforts.

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Man trampled to death by wild elephant in forest

57-year-old man trampled to death by wild elephant in Pathanamthitta. Forest department says he is not eligible for compensation as the incident occurred inside forest. Department plans to install solar fencing for safety.

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Male elephant translocated from Dharmapuri town to forest habitat

Forest Department translocates male elephant from human habitation to suitable area after straying from main herd.

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Forest department files case against men for provoking wild tusker in Munnar

Forest department files case against two for provoking wild elephant in Idukki, captured on video, facing legal consequences.

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Getting set to guard forests housing tigers from raging fires during summer in Karnataka

The two national parks — Bandipur spread over 912.04 sq km and Nagarahole over 847.98 sq km — are home to 376 tigers besides elephants, leopards, dholes and a host of herbivore creatures, as per the assessment of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). But any habitat imbalance by way…

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Over 1.50 lakh migratory birds visited sanctuaries, wetlands in Andhra Pradesh this winter, say forest officials

In recent times, nature lovers, bird watchers, students and many tourists have been having an enjoyable time at Atapaka Bird Sanctuary with thousands of migratory birds arriving at Kolleru Lake

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Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify prime rhino habitat

Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, sparking controversy over rhino habitat protection.

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Five linked to gaur poaching near Kattery Dam in the Nilgiris apprehended

Main accused in gaur poaching arrested in Nilgiris forest division, with eight suspects identified and some already apprehended.

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Sagar MLA appeals to Forest Dept. to give clearance for power lines to Urulagallu village

ShivamoggaSagar MLA urges Forest Department to clear power line for Urulagallu village after 60 years without electricity.

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T.N. to lay roads in remote areas, including one to Vachathi

Tamil Nadu government allocates ₹5.75 crore for laying roads in remote villages, including Vachathi-Kalasapadi tribal road.

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Activists urge govt. to take back forest land from MPM in Bhadravati

Social activists in Shivamogga demand State government to reclaim forest land from Mysore Paper Mills for conservation.

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