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.
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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.
3 Die in Gaya Electrocution, Negligence Cited
Three young men died after electrocution by an 11KV wire in Gaya's Khaira village. The electricity department claims negligence. Read the full report.
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.
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.
Two construction workers electrocuted in Chennai
Two construction workers died after being electrocuted while erecting scaffolding in Old Perungalathur, Chennai. The tragic incident highlights safety risks for laborers. Read the full report.
2025 Year-End Review: Extreme Weather Wreaks Havoc in Karnataka
As 2025 ends, Karnataka's extreme weather events highlight its fragile landscape. A recap of the heatwaves, floods, and landslides that caused widespread damage to life, crops, and property. Read the full analysis.
Geyser Safety: 3 Steps to Prevent Winter Electrocution
Electric geysers pose serious risks in Indian winters. Learn 3 life-saving steps from a police constable and forensic data to prevent electrocution, scalding, and toxic fume deaths.
Illegal electric traps in Telangana forests kill wildlife, risk lives
Forest areas in Telangana face a crisis as poachers use live wires from power lines to electrocute animals, creating lethal hazards for villagers and forest staff. Authorities push for urgent action.
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.
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.
Bareilly: ₹14.7L compensation for electrocution deaths
A Permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly holds the electricity department negligent for two deaths caused by a low-hanging high-tension wire. The court orders compensation of ₹14.7 lakh to the victims' family.
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.
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.
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.
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