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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.

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Remote tribal hamlets near Amirthi RF in Vellore to get bitumen road soon

DRDA begins laying bitumen road on Jarthankollai hillock in Vellore district to connect Naganathi and Thonaiyankollai tribal hamlets. Tribals have used the pathway since 1925. The road will end their ordeal of taking sick/pregnant women to hospital. DRDA to build 4 minor bridges, 8 culverts and sidewalls for ₹11.50 crore.…

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

Leopard mauls seven-year-old boy at Valparai in Coimbatore district

Seven-yr-old boy attacked by leopard in Valparai, ATR; suffered injuries on scalp & right hand. Estate management & Forest Dept alerted; boy taken to Govt. Hospital. Forest Dept had earlier warned workers to not venture out in early hrs & night. Two migrant workers injured in leopard attack in April.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

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Centenarian Saalumarada Thimmakka plans another plantation drive near Bengaluru

With some of the trees she planted decades back having fallen in the last few years, Thimmakka wants to replace them with new saplings.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

Broken canine tooth drove leopard into urban landscape in search of easy prey

Leopard strayed from forest, driven by hunger, broken tooth made hunting difficult; Forest Dept. killed it after it attacked personnel.

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

Six months after translocation of Arikompan, people now sleep peacefully in Chinnakkanal

Six months after the translocation of wild tusker Arikompan from Chinnakkanal, no incidents of human death or injury due to wild elephant attacks have been reported.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Kejriwal residence construction: NGT grants more time to Committee to ascertain facts

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has granted more time to the Joint committee comprising the Chief Secretary

Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2023

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Forest Department warns people not to spread false information about leopard movement in Erode

Forest Dept. urges public not to spread false info on leopard movement in Erode area. A leopard has been killing cattle in villages near Arachalur & Vaipadi forest areas for a month. 9 cages & 21 camera traps have been set up to monitor & trap it. 7 teams formed…

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Forest Department continues search for elusive leopard

The Forest Department has continued the search for the leopard which was spotted in an apartment in Singasandra near Kudlu Gate on Sunday.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

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 · Oct 30, 2023

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 · Oct 29, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

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 · Oct 26, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

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The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

‘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.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 25, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

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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The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

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 #…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

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 · Oct 20, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 20, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

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

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 13, 2023

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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