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Elusive cattle-killing leopard in Erode district, caught on camera

Forest Dept. stepped up vigil in Arachalur & Perundurai areas of Erode district to trap a leopard suspected of killing cattle. Camera traps & cages were placed & teams formed to monitor the villages. Animal movement was caught on camera & messages shared on social media causing panic. Official asked…

The Hindu

Leopard sighted near Kudlu Gate

A leopard was spotted wandering in AECS Layout, Singasandra, Kudlu Gate on Sunday morning causing panic among residents living in the vicinity. The Forest Department has now deployed its personnel to search for and capture the wild cat. However, the forest officials are yet to sight it.

The Hindu

Tiger claw row: Jaggesh moves High Court questioning legality of search

Actor and Rajya Sabha member Jaggesh has moved the High Court of Karnataka questioning the legality of the search conducted on his premises by the Forest Department on the issue of possessing a tiger claw without giving him any time to respond to the notice issued by the officials themselves…

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Panel assesses progress of tiger rewilding project

Committee assesses progress of rewilding of tiger rescued as cub; various parameters, including health and hunting instincts, assessed; report to be submitted to Chief Wildlife Warden; decision to be taken on releasing animal into wild.

The Hindu

One arrested for possessing elephant molar teeth

Forest Dept. raided Udayagiri house, seized elephant molar teeth set. Arrested Abhirama Sundaram, registered case under Wildlife Protection Act. Team led by RFO Surendra, guided by DCF Dr. Basavaraj & ADC Lakshmikat. Investigating source & mode of obtaining molar teeth.

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‘Varthur Santosh bought tiger claws three years back’

Big Boss contestant and bull race organiser Varthur Santosh had procured tiger claws about three years back to fashion them as a pendant for his gold chain. He was arrested by the Forest Department on Sunday.

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Tiger claws: Forest Dept. raids houses of Darshan, Jaggesh, and Nikhil

The Forest Department simultaneously raided residences of film actors Darshan Thoogudeepa and Jaggesh, actor-politician Nikhil Kumaraswamy, and film producer ‘Rockline’ Venkatesh here, besides that of Vinay Guruji in Shivamogga on Wednesday.

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Several birds die at Gudavi bird sanctuary in Sorab taluk

Forest Dept. in Shivamogga in worry over sudden death of 30+ birds incl. spoonbills, herons, ibis at Gudavi Bird Sanctuary. Reason unclear; post-mortem & analysis of samples ongoing. Water samples collected for analysis. 190 species of birds found in sanctuary.

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Dasara elephant gives birth hours before procession in Shivamogga

Shivamogga's Dasara procession began with uncertainty as one of the elephants, Nethravathi, had given birth the previous night. Officers were shocked, as they had failed to realise the animal was pregnant. The calf and mother were healthy, and the procession was conducted with a specially designed vehicle carrying the silver…

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Car seized, but no arrests yet in gaur poaching case

Forest Dept. yet to make arrests in gaur hunting case near Kattery Dam; car seized; suspect from Gudalur absconding; CCTV footage used to identify car & accused; illegal firearms used to poach wildlife in Nilgiris; clampdown on illegal weapons needed to ensure safety of wildlife. # ForestDept # GaurHunting #…

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Bigg Boss Kannada contestant Varthur Santhosh sent to judicial custody over tiger claw pendant

The Forest Department booked a suo moto case under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, which makes wearing or displaying any animal parts a punishable offence.

The Hindu

Project planned to curb wild animal incursions into farmlands in Wayanad

The Agriculture department in association with the Forest department is preparing to launch a comprehensive action plan to curb wild animal incursions into farmlands in Wayanad, a district known for recurring man-animal conflicts. This is the first time that the Agriculture department is launching such a project.

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33 peafowls die of suspected poisoning near Coimbatore

Forest Dept. launches probe after 33 peafowls found dead in 4 farms near Sulur, Coimbatore. Carcasses shifted for post-mortem; likely died of poisoning. Incidents of poisoning peafowls reported in past due to crop damage.

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The men who shaped Murthy, the elephant at Mudumalai that passed away recently

Remembering the people who cared for Murthy, the gentlest elephant at Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai

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Villagers of Sakleshpur taluk allege harassment by Forest Dept. officials

Alleging harassment by the Forest Department in the name of clearing encroachments, residents of Hanbal hobli in Sakleshpur taluk of Hassan district have demanded the State government conduct a joint survey by the Forest and Revenue Departments and end the disputes over land ownership.

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Liquidator for Hindustan Photo Films Manufacturing Company in Nilgiris disregards Forest Dept’s show-cause notice

Liquidator disregards Forest Dept's show-cause notice to stop auction of Hindustan Photo Films' assets, incl. 291 acres leased since 1960s. Forest Dept. approaches Madras HC to withdraw auction notice, but no one participates in e-auction. Conservationists, locals push for land to be returned to Forest Dept. for conservation, as wildlife…

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Mulgaon locals live in fear of leopard

BICHOLIM: The residents of Gaonkarwada Mulgaon are worried as the leopard that has been spotted in the area has not yet been trapped in the cage installed by the forest department.

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All waste processing plants and landfills will be shifted out of Bengaluru city: D.K. Shivakumar

Residents living around waste processing plants who have been demanding their closure for years now may heave a sigh of relief. Deputy Chief Minister and Bengaluru Development Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday announced that the State government will relocate all waste processing plants and landfills to outside Bengaluru city soon.

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Increase forest cover to 33 per cent, CM tells Forest Department

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday advised the Forest Department to work towards expanding the forest cover from 20 per cent to 33 per cent and promised to provide all support for making it happen. If the forest area went up, the benefits would be manifold like rain, farm productivity improvement…

The Hindu

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.

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Jack fruit trees chopped down by private estate in prime elephant habitat near Kotagiri

Conservationists have criticised the district administration and the Forest Department for sanctioning the cutting of 166 jackfruit trees, in fruiting stage, at a private estate in Mamaram village near Kotagiri, a prime habitat for elephants.

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Demand for creating a dedicated cadre of wildlife vets within Forest Dept. growing

For a State which boasts of harbouring the highest number of elephants in the country (6,395) and the second highest number of tigers (563) besides an increase in capture and relocation of leopards, there are only eight veterinarians spread across 13 forest circles over 31 districts.

The Hindu

A mission rolls out to protect rare and threatened flora of Tamil Nadu

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Between a dam and a wetland

PWD's ₹161-cr project to build check dam on Kazhuveli wetland, Villupuram, to convert it to freshwater lake, could spell disaster for bird sanctuary & biodiversity. Plan to recharge groundwater & store drinking water for Villupuram & Chennai. Dam blocks tidal inflow, affecting mangroves & migratory birds. NGT orders to cut…

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Madras High Court to deliver its verdict on appeal petitions in the Vachathi State violence case on September 29

In Dharmapuri, a little-known tribal hamlet, 18 young girls were brutally victimised by a contingent of forest, revenue, and police personnel in 1992. The Madras High Court is set to deliver its verdict on the appeal petitions of the 269 accused personnel, including 17 convicted of rape. Survivors recall the…

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