7 Elephants Killed by Train in Assam, IDS Demand Grows
The tragic death of seven elephants in Assam's Sangjurai highlights the urgent need for Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) in vulnerable areas to prevent future collisions. Read more.
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Man killed by elephant in West Singhbhum village
A 48-year-old man was killed by a stray tusker in West Singhbhum's Genduga Regadiri village. The incident highlights human-elephant conflict in the Saranda forest corridor.
Man electrocuted in Chilakaluripet after climbing pole
A 35-year-old driver died after being electrocuted at NRT Centre in Chilakaluripet. The man, reportedly inebriated, climbed an electric pole. Read the full details.
7 Elephants Killed by Rajdhani Express in Assam
A herd of elephants was struck by the Guwahati-bound Rajdhani Express in Assam's Morigaon district, resulting in 7 deaths. Read about the tragic accident and the urgent calls for railway safety measures.
8 Elephants Killed as Rajdhani Express Derails in Assam
Tragic collision in Assam's Hojai kills eight elephants, derails Rajdhani Express. No passenger injuries reported. Restoration and assessment underway.
8 Elephants Killed by Rajdhani Express in Assam
A herd of eight elephants was tragically killed after being hit by the New Delhi-Sairang Rajdhani Express in Assam. The incident has sparked protests and calls for urgent safety measures.
Tusker attack kills cow, injures three in Ganjam forest
A lone elephant attacked a cattle herd in Kaliamba forest, Ganjam, killing one cow. Forest officials confirm compensation and warn of 44 elephants roaming the area. Read more.
Elephant Attacks in Ramgarh: Death Toll Rises to Six
Two more killed by elephant herds in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, raising fatalities to six. Forest officials cite retaliation after villagers attacked herd. Read the full report.
Three family members electrocuted in Muzaffarpur field
A grandfather, son, and grandson died after a live wire fell in their paddy field in Malkauli village. Villagers protest, alleging electricity department negligence. Read the full report.
Gaur death in Shivamogga sparks forest dept probe
A gaur found dead in Shivamogga's Hosanagara taluk, suspected electrocution. Forest dept registers case, highlights alarming trend of gaur fatalities in the region. Read more.
Two women killed in wild elephant attacks in Korba
Two women killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Korba, Chhattisgarh, sparking panic. Forest officials intensify patrolling as villagers demand long-term solutions to human-elephant conflict.
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve Adopts Abandoned Elephant Calf
A 15-day-old female elephant calf, abandoned by her mother in Bijnor's Najibabad forest, will be relocated to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve for care. Read about the unique rescue operation.
Gaur, Leopard Deaths in Kabirdham: Poaching Suspects Held
Forest officials in Kabirdham district discovered carcasses of two gaurs and a leopard in suspected live-wire poaching. Two suspects detained as investigation exposes protection gaps. Read the full report.
SHRC orders ₹10 lakh compensation for couple's electrocution
Tamil Nadu Human Rights Commission directs state to pay ₹10 lakh to heirs of a couple electrocuted in 2016 due to Tangedco negligence. Collector given 4 weeks for disbursement.
Four trampled to death by elephant in Ramgarh
A violent elephant, injured by an arrow, kills four in Ramgarh, including a selfie-seeking guard. Forest teams deployed as villagers protest for safety and compensation. Details inside.
Elephant Task Force for Mangaluru approved, starts next week
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre assures MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur that an Elephant Task Force will be operational in Dakshina Kannada from next week to tackle human-elephant conflict.
5 killed by wild elephants in Jharkhand, 2 women among dead
Tragic night in Jharkhand as wild elephants trample five people to death in separate incidents in Ramgarh and Ranchi districts. Officials confirm the fatalities. Read the full report.
Three killed by elephant herd in Ramgarh incidents
Tragedy strikes Ramgarh as three people, including a man trying to film a selfie, are killed by elephants in separate incidents. Authorities warn against approaching wild herds.
Youth Killed by Elephants in Latehar Field
A 19-year-old man, Aaryan Lohra, was tragically killed by a herd of four elephants in Latehar's Bhaisadon. Authorities warn against venturing into jungles at odd hours. Read the full report.
Family Demands Compensation, Blocks Post-Mortem in Rourkela
Family of 19-year-old Asish Mundari, electrocuted while installing a lamp post in Rourkela, refuses post-mortem demanding contractor compensation. FIR registered. Details inside.
Bijnor Farmers Chase Ailing Elephant From Fields
Farmers in Bijnor's Najibabad drove away a weak elephant damaging crops, fearing blame if it died. Forest officials deny claims of an abandoned calf. Read the full story on the escalating conflict.
Tiger Found Dead in Surajpur, Poaching Suspected
A young male tiger was found dead under suspicious circumstances near Guru Ghasidas–Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve in Chhattisgarh. Forest officials suspect electrocution and poaching. Read the full investigation details.
Kolhapur Boy Dies of Electrocution in Tragic Accident
A 13-year-old boy in Kolhapur's Ujlaiwadi died after touching a high-voltage line while trying to get a ball from a neighbour's roof. Read the full tragic story.
Court orders Rs 5 lakh compensation for boy's 2014 gaming zone death
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
AP's Multi-Pronged Plan to End 15-Year Elephant Menace
Andhra Pradesh deploys a new strategy with kumki elephants from Karnataka and potential translocation to tackle wild herds troubling Vizianagaram & Srikakulam for 15 years. Read the full plan.
Girl, 13, dies after truck pulls down electric pole in Muzaffarpur
A 13-year-old student was electrocuted and three classmates injured in Muzaffarpur after a truck dragged a wire, snapping an electric pole. Police are investigating the fatal incident.
Father, daughter electrocuted by overhead wire in Jalgaon
A 12-year-old girl and her father died after electrocution from an overhead wire in Jalgaon's Aksanagar. A 9-year-old niece suffered burns. The family had moved in just two weeks ago.
Elephant rampage in Goa villages disrupts school, damages property
Fear grips Pernem villages as wild elephant Omkar returns, damaging farms, vehicles, and keeping students from school. Locals demand action from forest authorities. Read more.
Female Elephant Carcass Found in Keonjjar, Electrocution Suspected
Forest officials discovered a young female elephant's carcass in Keonjhar's Kasada village. The 8-10 year old elephant is suspected to have been electrocuted. A post-mortem is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.
Sick Wild Elephant Rescued, Treated in Tenkasi Forest
A 35-year-old wild elephant, found sick in Sivagiri forest, was successfully rescued and treated by the Tenkasi forest department. The elephant is now stable under observation. Read about the intensive two-day rescue operation.
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