Kodagu Survey Finds 5,602 Stray Dogs; Sterilization Centers
A survey in Kodagu district identifies 5,602 stray dogs. Officials plan sterilization centers in Madikeri, Virajpet, Kushalnagar, Somwarpet, and Ponnampet to control the population.
A survey in Kodagu district identifies 5,602 stray dogs. Officials plan sterilization centers in Madikeri, Virajpet, Kushalnagar, Somwarpet, and Ponnampet to control the population.
Gonikoppal town activates a 24x7 CCTV surveillance system to monitor crime and traffic. Funded by MLA AS Ponnanna, the network covers key junctions and the bus stand. Read how police plan to enhance public safety.
Karnataka govt sanctions Rs 9 crore for a synthetic athletic track & Rs 1.5 crore for a basketball court at Madikeri's General Thimayya Stadium. MLA Manthar Gowda announces initial fund release.
The new year brings grim news from Madhya Pradesh's Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve with two tiger fatalities and a missing cub reported within days. Authorities plan recovery and postmortem. Read the full story.
Mysuru MP Yaduveer Wadiyar writes to Jal Shakti Minister, demanding urgent central funds and action plan to combat pollution and encroachments on the River Cauvery in Kodagu.
A full-grown male tiger has kept villages in Chhattisgarh's Bastar on edge for four days, killing livestock. Forest teams use drones and cameras in a massive search. Read the latest updates.
Rashmika Mandanna leads Kodagu's taxpayer list, paying ₹4.69 crore income tax this year. Her financial discipline mirrors her soaring Pan-India film career and smart investments. Read her inspiring journey.
Alwar gears up for the world's first International Tiger Marathon on February 8. Bollywood star Randeep Hooda and ministers launch event, aiming to boost conservation and fitness. Join the cause!
Badagarakeri Govt Higher Primary School in rural Kodagu, preparing for its 125th anniversary, is threatened by a collapsing wall. 73 students' safety at risk as authorities are urged for urgent renovation.
Ex-MLAs KG Bopaiah & Appachu Ranjan allege a new Congress circular has reignited the settled Jamma Bane land dispute in Kodagu. They urge the govt not to mislead the public. Read the full story.
A tiger spotted on CCTV at Mysuru airport has prompted a major search. Forest officials deploy six teams, drones, and elephants, urging public caution. Residents voice concerns over response speed.
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Wadiyar demands immediate steps to halt pollutants entering River Cauvery in Kushalnagar, citing health risks and unfinished projects.
Chikkamagaluru, a key coffee-growing district, faces a spike in coffee bean thefts due to high prices. Planters urge strict rules and police patrols for safety. Read more.
A male tiger was found dead in a Coimbatore tea estate after sustaining severe injuries in a fight with another tiger. Forest officials monitored it with drones before confirming death. Read the full report.
Karnataka kicks off the 6th All-India Tiger Estimation across its five reserves. The state introduces carrying capacity assessment and new tech to count tigers, with results expected in 2027.
Karnataka's Kodava Sahitya Academy holds crucial meeting in Virajpet to strategize for including the Kodava language in the Constitution's Eighth Schedule. Community leaders and officials unite for this historic demand.
Agriculture officials in Kodagu mandate strict adherence to fertiliser inventory rules. Retailers must sell only to local farmers based on landholding, with FIR threats for violations.
Odisha wildlife authorities are finalising plans to translocate tigers to Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The project includes a 120 km fence, villager sensitisation, and aims to create western Odisha's first tiger reserve.
A tiger was seen on the premises of Mysuru Airport early Monday morning, prompting a major search operation. Officials have video evidence. Read for the latest updates.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches the 2024 tiger census. The exercise will cover all forest ranges, including Bandipur and Nagarahole, using camera traps and field surveys.
A tiger was seen on Mysuru Airport grounds early Monday, prompting a major search. Officials have video evidence. Read the latest updates on the big cat's movement.
Karnataka's wildlife board recommends a phased reopening of safaris in Bandipur & Nagarahole tiger reserves. An expert panel will study vehicle capacity. Details inside.
Kodagu officials emphasized boosting MSMEs for national development. Govt support, Rs 1,300 crore credit, and 5% interest loans aim to spur jobs and innovation. Read more.
Karnataka's wildlife board mandates a study on safari impact in tiger reserves following fatal attacks. The state aims to balance tourism and conservation. Read the latest updates.
India recorded 166 tiger deaths in 2025, a sharp rise of 40 from 2024. Madhya Pradesh saw the highest fatalities. Experts cite territorial pressure as a key cause. Read the full analysis.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
India recorded 166 tiger fatalities in 2024, with over 60 occurring outside protected reserves. Discover the causes, state-wise data, and conservation challenges.
Tamil Nadu starts the first phase of the national tiger census, surveying reserves and forest divisions for prey density and carnivore signs. Join the conservation effort.
A 62-year-old farmer was killed by a wild elephant near his farm in Madikeri's Sangayyanpur. In a separate incident, a 39-year-old man was murdered in Kodagu. Read the latest details.
A 7-year-old male tiger was safely captured and released in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar. Forest officials continue search operations for a tigress and her four cubs. Read the latest wildlife update.