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Vikram Simha, brother of BJP Lok Sabha member Pratap Simha, released on bail after being arrested for alleged illegal tree felling. Forest Department officials presented him before the judge.

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Illegal tree felling in Belur | Mysuru MP Pratap Simmha’s brother held in Bengaluru

Officers of the Forest Department arrested Vikram Simha, brother of Mysuru MP Pratap Simmha, in Bengaluru on Saturday over the illegal felling of trees on government land at Nandagondanahalli in Belur taluk. Vikram Simha had been absconding since December 25.

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126 trees chopped in Belur, Forest Department registers a case

Forest Department registers complaint against two people for cutting trees worth ₹11 lakhs in Belur taluk, Karnataka.

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Residents complain of harassment, custodial torture by Forest Department staff investigating leopard poaching case in the Nilgiris

Residents of Mel Thattapallam in Kotagiri allege harassment & torture by Forest Department staff investigating poaching of leopard.

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Arjuna’s death: Probe team reaches Hassan, gathers information

Committee probes death of Arjuna, the tusker, in fight with wild elephant in Hassan district.

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Greens call for urgent steps to conserve Pappathi Chola

Protect Pappathi Chola, a biodiversity hotspot, from destruction with urgent steps.

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Elusive tiger finally captured at Koodallur in Kerala’s Wayanad district

People of Koodallur and Kallurkunnu villages of Wayanad district in Kerala heaved a sigh of relief on Monday after a tiger that was giving them sleepless nights for over a week was captured by the Forest department personnel.

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Use of country-made bombs for poaching continues unabated in Coimbatore Forest Division

Poachers continue to use country made bombs to hunt wild animals in Coimbatore Forest Division, despite Forest Department's claims.

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Upper Bhadra project: Delay in getting forest clearance slows down work

Upper Bhadra Project delayed in Chikkamagaluru due to Forest Dept. clearance for canal passing through conservation reserve.

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Wild elephants damage Arjuna’s burial ground in Sakleshpur taluk

A group of wild elephants entered the Dabbalikatte forest area in the Yeslur range of forests in Sakleshpur on Thursday night and damaged the burial ground of Arjuna, the Dasara elephant who had died in a fight with a wild tusker. They also rummaged through coffee estates nearby.

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Wild elephants damage burial ground of Arjuna in Sakalehspur taluk

Wild elephants damage burial ground of Arjuna, the tusker, in Yeslur Range of forest in Sakaleshpur.

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Valparai plateau gives way for elephants as annual migration season is nearing its peak

Residents, Forest Dept & NGOs in Valparai prepare for elephant migration season. 100 elephants currently moving in plantations, expected to increase in Jan-Feb. Human deaths due to elephant attack rare since June 2021. NCF sends alerts via SMS & warning lights. Forest Dept monitors movement & created youth groups to…

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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.

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No quick fix for man-elephant conflict

Meena, a 32-year-old worker, had just reached the coffee plantation in Galigundi near Aldur in Chikkamagaluru district on November 8 morning, along with fellow workers. She was about to have breakfast when she encountered a wild tusker. She froze in shock and the pachyderm trampled her to death and moved…

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Country-made bomb kills tusker, female elephant found dead in Coimbatore Forest Division

Elephant found dead in CTC campus near Coimbatore due to injury in mouth. Postmortem revealed injury, yet to ascertain cause. Samples collected for forensic examination. 19 elephants died in Coimbatore forest division this year. Search teams, drone used to trace animal.

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Govt. declares 364.39 ha in Chinnakkanal forest reserve

Govt declares 364.39 hectares in Idukki's Chinnakkanal village a forest reserve; locals unhappy. RDO appointed settlement officer to verify claims; eco-restoration project to ensure food availability for wild animals.

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Cages placed to trap animal, suspected to be hyena, in Erode district’s Bhavanisagar

With a sheep suspected to be killed by a hyena in Pasuvapalayam village in Bhavanisagar, the Forest Department placed three cages in an attempt to trap the animal, on Friday, December 1, 2023.

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Electrocution major cause of elephant deaths in Tamil Nadu

Elec. deaths in TN higher than old age/starvation combined: data from Forest Dept's Elephant Death Audit Framework shows 10.5% of 1,505 deaths since 2010 due to humans/human-related activities, primarily electrocution (76 cases intentional). Elephants in TN at risk of electrocution due to laxity of TN Elec. Board in installing electric…

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Reforms panel recommends rationalisation of clerical posts, revision of water tariff for industrial use, among other measures

KARC-2 recommends rationalising clerical posts, revising water tariff for industrial use, collecting slum improvement cess & more.

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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.

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Forest dept. to implement ₹14.94-cr. project for man-animal conflict mitigation under High Range Circle

Forest dept. receives ₹14.94 cr for project to mitigate man-animal conflict in Idukki, Kottayam & Ernakulam. 116-km hanging solar fencing & 14.3-km elephant-proof trench to be built in 5 forest divisions. 30.29-km fencing in Ernakulam, 65-km in Idukki & 21-km in Kottayam. Project to be completed in 2 yrs.

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Forest Department rescues juvenile elephant from water storage tank near Coimbatore

Forest Dept. rescued juvenile male elephant from water tank in Coimbatore. Night patrol team rushed to spot 700m from forest boundary. Backhoe used to make ramp for elephant to walk out. Led by P. Santhiya & R. Arun Kumar. Elephant rejoined its mother nearby. #ElephantRescue #Coimbatore

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Action sought against private resorts for conducting night safari in reserve forest area in Koppal district

Social activist seeks action against resorts owner for running jungle night safari in Sanapura Reserve Forest area in Koppal district. Activist alleges illegal road connection, huts & cottages constructed on forest land. Range Forest Officer denies allegations, says jungle safari activities suspended for 1 year & huts on Revenue Dept.…

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Herd of eight elephants damages ration shop near Coimbatore

Elephants damage ration shop near Coimbatore, eat rice, dal, sugar and wheat. Forest Dept. and villagers chase them away. Residents fear for lives and property due to frequent elephant entry. Forest Dept. urged to provide fodder and water in forests to prevent entry into villages.

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200 years on, no end to sufferings of hill country Tamils in the Nilgiris

For two centuries, Hill Country Tamils have fought for their right to a life of dignity and equality. Repatriated to India, they continue to struggle for basic amenities and better-paying jobs. With a large voter base, they are pushing for change in the Nilgiris.

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