Elephant Herd Destroys Arecanut, Coffee Plants in Kodagu
A herd of wild elephants wreaked havoc on Pollibetta Road in Siddapur, Kodagu, destroying lakhs worth of crops. The increasing menace threatens coffee harvest and worker safety. Read more.
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Sand Smugglers Attack Officials in Krishnagiri, Arrested
An earthmover operator and a tipper truck driver were arrested in Krishnagiri for attempting to murder a tahsildar and deputies who foiled their illegal sand mining operation. Read the full details of the dramatic incident.
100+ Elephants Herded Back to Karnataka from Krishnagiri
A herd of 100+ wild elephants was successfully driven back to Karnataka from Tamil Nadu's Hosur forest by 30 officials after causing crop damage. Read the full story of the multi-day operation.
Villager Trampled to Death by Elephant in Jamshedpur
A 50-year-old man was killed by an elephant in Nutandih village near Jamshedpur. Forest officials announce compensation and measures to prevent future attacks. Read more.
Elephants Stray into Bhubaneswar Tourist Spot, Picnics Banned
Two tuskers from Chandaka Wildlife Sanctuary entered Sikharchandi, Bhubaneswar, prompting an indefinite ban on picnics and visitor activities to prevent human-elephant conflict.
Elephants Play Penalty Shootout at Nepal's Mammoth Festival
Witness the incredible sight of elephants taking penalty kicks at Nepal's annual Mammoth Festival in Sauraha. A unique blend of wildlife conservation and cultural celebration.
Human-Elephant Conflict Rises in Jharkhand: WII Study
A new Wildlife Institute of India study reveals habitat loss has turned sporadic human-elephant conflicts into a major menace in Jharkhand. Learn the key findings and solutions.
AI to Address Human-Elephant Conflict in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris
Tamil Nadu is using artificial intelligence to prevent human-elephant encounters in the Nilgiris' Gudalur area, a key migratory route. Learn how technology is protecting lives.
Farmers oppose Hosur airport, plan to meet CM Stalin
Farmers from 12 villages in Krishnagiri district plan to meet CM Stalin to oppose land acquisition for a proposed international airport near Hosur, citing AAI feasibility concerns. Read more.
Man killed, another critical in Krishnagiri house fire
A tragic fire in a Krishnagiri house claims one life, leaves owner critically injured. Police investigation underway to determine the cause of the Denkanikottai incident.
Elephant enters Bengaluru school, forest officials intervene
A wild elephant caused panic after entering a school in Bengaluru. Faculty alerted forest officials who successfully drove the animal back to safety. Read the full story.
New Safety Approach Needed for Elephant Deaths on Railways
Repeated elephant deaths on railway lines call for an urgent, tech-driven safety system to track wildlife movement. A new approach is needed to prevent future tragedies.
Elephant raids crops in Erode, farmers use firecrackers
A wild elephant entered farms in Mavanatham village, Erode, damaging ragi crops. Farmers chased it away using firecrackers after forest staff delay. They demand a permanent solution.
Bombay HC Seeks Expert Plan for Kolhapur Elephant Camp
Bombay High Court's Kolhapur bench asks state to consult Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) M Srinivas Reddy to expedite the proposed elephant camp at Ghatkarwadi, aiming to resolve human-elephant conflict.
Assam's Elephant-Train Collision Crisis: 8 Killed, Solutions Stalled
After 8 elephants died in a train collision in Hojai, Assam, railway authorities struggle to identify new elephant corridors. Learn about the stalled 2024 plans for underpasses and the tech saving lives.
8 Elephants Killed in Assam Train Collision
A tragic train collision kills eight elephants in Assam's Hojai district, raising urgent questions about railway safety in elephant corridors. Read more on the government's response.
Child Dies, 4 Critical in Krishnagiri Family Suicide Bid
A 10-year-old boy died and four family members are critical after an attempted suicide near Hosur. The migrant worker family from Bihar had recently returned to work. Police investigation is ongoing.
Over 70 Elephants Near Hosur Villages, Forest Dept on Alert
Krishnagiri forest department issues alert for 20+ villages as 70+ elephants camp near Hosur. Officials deployed to drive herds back. Farmers warned of crop damage risk.
Man held with 6.3kg ganja in Krishnagiri's Hosur
A 25-year-old labourer from Odisha was arrested in Hosur with 6.3 kg of ganja. The Prohibition Enforcement Wing seized the drugs near the Karnataka border. Read the full investigation details.
1100 Elephant Death Hotspots Mapped in West Bengal
West Bengal forest department maps 1100 high-risk zones for elephant fatalities. Urgent calls for mitigation measures to prevent human-elephant conflict deaths.
Ramgarh uses red chilli to deter elephants after fatal attacks
Ramgarh administration urges villagers to burn red chilli to repel elephants after six trampling deaths. Quick Response Teams and village vigilantes are on high alert.
Wild Elephant Strays in Ayyankunnu, Section 144 Imposed
Kannur Collector Arun K Vijayan bans public gatherings in parts of Ayyankunnu panchayat after a wild elephant damages property. Forest officials work to drive it back. Read for details.
Drumstick price hits ₹500/kg in Krishnagiri
Drumstick prices skyrocket to ₹500 per kg in Krishnagiri district. Supply-demand mismatch, end of harvest season, and wedding demand cited as key reasons. Read more.
50+ Wild Elephants Roam Krishnagiri, Damage Farms
A herd of 50+ wild elephants from Karnataka's Bannerghatta forest is causing crop damage in Krishnagiri villages. Forest officials are driving them back and have issued safety alerts. Read the full story.
10 wild elephants attack Ambakhoria village in Garhwa
A herd of 10 wild elephants attacked Ambakhoria village in Garhwa district, damaging houses and crops. Forest department assures compensation. Read more.
Elephant calf dies after Assam train collision, toll now 8
A young elephant calf succumbed to injuries after a tragic train collision in Assam's Lumding division. The death toll of wild elephants in the accident has now risen to eight. Read the full report.
Centre Seeks Report on Assam Elephant Deaths
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav demands report on elephant deaths on railway tracks in Assam's Hojai. All states instructed to monitor elephant movement near tracks.
7 Elephants Killed as Rajdhani Express Derails in Assam
A Rajdhani Express from Mizoram collided with a herd of wild elephants in Assam's Hojai district, killing seven elephants and derailing the train. Read about the tragic incident and the blame game that followed.
7 Elephants Killed by Train in Assam, Toll Since 2019 Hits 94
A high-speed train in Assam killed 7 elephants, raising the total fatalities to 94 since 2019. Despite AI sensors & underpasses, railway safety in forest corridors remains a critical challenge. Read more.
2-Year-Old Dies in Krishnagiri School Bus Accident
A tragic accident in Krishnagiri's Mathur claims the life of 2-year-old T Nisha after she was run over by a private school bus. The driver escaped. Police investigation underway.
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