Jindal Power Withdraws Application for Raigarh Coal Mine
Jindal Power Limited withdraws Gare Pelma coal mine application after violent clashes and sustained protests in Raigarh. District administration puts project on hold.
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Elephants raid Raigarh paddy centres, villagers guard all night
Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district spend nights guarding paddy from wild elephants that raid govt centres, damaging over 70 bags in 10 days. Read how they are coping.
Jindal Power Withdraws Application for Gare Pelma Coal Mine
Jindal Power Ltd withdraws Gare Pelma coal mine application after violent clashes & 18-day protest in Raigarh. District administration puts controversial project on hold. Details inside.
Chhattisgarh cancels coal mine hearing after violent protests
Raigarh district administration cancels Dec 8 public hearing for Jindal coal mine after violent clashes. Villagers refuse to sell ancestral land, demand project halt. Details inside.
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.
Chhattisgarh coal mine protest turns violent, police injured
A protest against a coal mining project in Raigarh's Tamnar turned violent, injuring policemen & torching vehicles. Villagers demand project cancellation. Details inside.
Chhattisgarh mining protest turns violent, police injured
A protest against a coal mining project in Raigarh turned violent on Saturday, resulting in injuries to eight policemen and arson. Villagers have been blocking the road since Dec 12. Read the full story.
8-Month-Old Girl Killed in Suspected Wild Animal Attack in Nagpur
An eight-month-old girl from a migrant labourer family was found dead in a suspected leopard attack in Nagpur's outskirts. The incident has reignited fears about human-wildlife conflict in the area. Read the full details.
Wild Boar Attack Kills Child in MP's Vidisha
A 7-year-old tribal girl died after a wild boar attack near her home in Vidisha district. The tragic incident highlights human-wildlife conflict in forest-fringe areas. Read the full report.
Raigarh Coal Mine Protest Turns Violent; Cops Injured
A protest against a coal mine in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh escalated into violence on Dec 27, 2025, injuring police and damaging Jindal Power property. Read the full report.
Violence erupts at Tamnar coal block protest in Chhattisgarh
A 15-day sit-in against a coal block project in Raigarh's Tamnar region turned violent, leaving a police officer and several cops injured. Vehicles were torched as tensions escalated. Read the full details.
Animals That Get Drunk in the Wild: 3 Examples
Humans aren't alone in enjoying alcohol. Discover three wild animals, including Vervet monkeys and fruit flies, known to consume fermented foods and their fascinating behaviours. Read more.
Dhakshineswar Suresh Gets Bengaluru Open Wild Card
India's rising tennis star Dhruv Dhakshineswar Suresh earns a wild card for the Bengaluru Open 2026 ATP Challenger. Discover his journey and what this means for Indian tennis.
Leopard sighting in Thane's Pokhran 2 prompts vigil
Residents of Thane's Pokhran 2 reported a leopard inside a closed factory near Bethany Hospital. Forest officials have deployed camera traps and increased vigilance. Read for safety protocols.
Wild Target O'Reilly to Fix Centre Issues: NHL Rumours
After the Quinn Hughes trade, NHL rumours link Minnesota Wild to veteran centre Ryan O'Reilly. Can he be the missing piece for a Stanley Cup run? Read the latest updates.
Global Christmas 2025: Photos from Kenya to Assam
From candlelit vigils in Nairobi to tributes in Assam, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore powerful images of faith, art, and conflict. View the gallery now.
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.
CRPF jawan injured in leopard attack at Anantnag camp
A CRPF head constable was attacked by a leopard inside a paramilitary camp in Anantnag, south Kashmir. The incident highlights a worrying rise in wild animal encounters in the region. Read the full report.
Railway staff felicitated for ensuring safe elephant passage
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
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.
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.
Nepal Elephants Damage Fence, Enter Pilibhit Fields
A herd of wild elephants from Nepal breached a 40-meter fence near Pilibhit's Mahof range, destroying wheat crops. Farmers demand compensation and safety measures. Read more.
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.
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.
New Wild Sponge Gourd Variety Found in Odisha
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
BTech Student's Suicide in Raigarh Over Academic Pressure
A 20-year-old BTech student from Jharkhand died by suicide in a Raigarh hostel. Her note reveals severe academic and financial stress. Read the full report on the rising pressure on students.
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.
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.
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