Pune IT Hub on Alert: Leopard Sightings Prompt Cognizant Advisory
Cognizant issues safety advisory after leopard sightings near Pune campus. Employees demand stronger measures like fencing & WFH, not just guidelines. Details inside.
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Leopard sighting in Pune's Keshavnagar triggers alert
A leopard was spotted in Pune's Keshavnagar area, prompting forest officials to investigate. Residents advised to stay indoors after dark. Read the full story for safety updates.
Leopard attacks woman in Satara's Patan tehsil
A 65-year-old woman was injured in a leopard attack in Satara's Bhalekarwadi village. The incident has sparked fear and calls for increased forest patrolling. Read more.
India has 718 snow leopards, 400 in Ladakh
India's first scientific survey finds 718 snow leopards, with Ladakh home to over half. Discover their habitat, diet, and how India is protecting this elusive mountain guardian.
Leopard captured after fatal attack on child in Junnar
Forest Department captures male leopard in Junnar after a series of fatal attacks, including an 8-year-old boy. DNA tests pending. Read about the escalating human-leopard conflict in Pune district.
Leopard kills boy in Pune's Pargaon, villagers angry
An 8-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune's Junnar. Forest officials trapped a leopard, but villagers demand long-term solutions to human-animal conflict. Read more.
Third child killed in Pune, Forest Dept seeks nod to eliminate leopard
An 8-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune's Junnar, marking the third child death in two months. The Forest Department seeks permission to eliminate the animal as human-leopard conflict escalates. Read more.
India is home to 718 elusive snow leopards
India's first comprehensive survey finds 718 snow leopards, with Ladakh hosting over 400. Discover the conservation efforts protecting this endangered species.
8-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in Pune's Junnar
An 8-year-old boy was killed by a leopard in Pargaon village, Junnar. This is the fourth human death in leopard attacks in the region since October. Forest officials seek permission to eliminate the animal.
Nagpur Leopard Intrusions Prompt Safety Demands
Honorary wildlife wardens in Nagpur have submitted urgent measures to NMC after leopard attacks injured 7. They cite stray animals & garbage as key attractants. Read the full plan.
Leopard rescued from coffee estate in Mysuru's H.D. Kote
A male leopard was safely rescued from a coffee estate in Mysuru's H.D. Kote taluk after a tense 6-hour operation by forest officials. Read about the successful wildlife rescue mission.
Leopard Returns to Pune Airport, Capture Chances High
A leopard has been sighted again at Pune airport. Forest officials say reduced flight noise due to the IndiGo crisis has made the big cat more relaxed, increasing capture chances. Read the full story.
South African Experts Train Forest Staff on Leopard Conflict
Pune forest officials receive training from South African wildlife experts to tackle escalating human-leopard conflict in Junnar and urban sightings. Learn about the new strategies.
Sanctuary Awards 2025: Leopard Photo Wins Top Prize
At the Sanctuary Wildlife Awards 2025 in Mumbai, a leopard photo won top prize. Expert Bittu Sahgal criticises Maharashtra's leopard sterilisation plan, blaming sugarcane farming for conflicts. Read more.
Pune Leopard Centre Severely Overcrowded, Violates Guidelines
Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Pune houses 113 leopards, double its capacity, forcing two big cats to share a single 250sqm enclosure. Officials cite a surge in human-animal conflicts. Read more.
Leopard kills 5-year-old boy at Coimbatore tea estate
A tragic leopard attack in Coimbatore's Valparai area claims the life of a 5-year-old boy. Forest officials launch search, recover body. Initial compensation announced for the grieving family from Assam.
Uttarakhand deploys extra forest staff to curb wildlife conflict
Uttarakhand deploys 15+ personnel in 11 forest divisions after surge in human-wildlife conflicts. CAMPA funds equipment, school curriculum updates planned. Read the full strategy.
Leopard Roams Pune Housing Societies, Camera Traps Installed
A leopard was captured on CCTV in Pune's Pashan-Sutarwadi area early Friday. Forest officials confirm authenticity and install camera traps. Residents advised caution.
Leopard sighting in Pune's Pashan, Sutarwadi; fake AI images warning
A leopard was spotted in Pune's Pashan and Sutarwadi areas on Friday. Forest officials confirm sighting, step up surveillance, and warn against fake AI-generated images spreading fear. Read for details and safety advice.
Uttarakhand MPs Seek Central Help Over Wildlife Attacks
Uttarakhand MPs raise alarm in Parliament over surge in bear and leopard attacks, citing climate change and habitat loss. Parents fear sending kids out as terror grips hills.
Leopard kills man in Pauri Garhwal, third death in a month
A 42-year-old man was killed by a leopard in Pauri Garhwal, marking the third fatal attack in the district within a month. Public anger over rising human-wildlife conflict intensifies. Read more.
Leopard attack in Kheda village injures 4, search on
Udhmatpura village in Gujarat's Kheda district remains on high alert after a leopard attack left four injured. Forest teams are searching for the elusive big cat. Read for safety updates.
Pune leopard sighting draws crowds, hampers search ops
A reported leopard sighting near Ramnadi in Bavdhan led to a large public gathering, disrupting forest officials' search. Authorities urge citizens to avoid crowding potential leopard movement areas.
Leopard That Killed Woman, Injured 8 Captured in Bahraich
A leopard responsible for killing a woman and injuring eight others in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has been captured in a bait trap. Read how the forest team's operation brought relief to terrified villagers.
Dhar District Begins Major Wildlife Census in Forest Areas
Dhar forest department starts a comprehensive wildlife census covering 100,000 hectares. 200 personnel to use camera traps for tigers & leopards, aiding future conservation plans. #WildlifeCensus #MadhyaPradesh
Leopard attacks 4 in Kheda village, search on
A leopard attack in Unmatpura village near Nadiad injured four people. Forest teams are searching. Read the full details of the incident and official response here.
Leopard sighting near NDA-Pashan road in Pune
A leopard was confirmed near NDA-Pashan road in Pune after midnight. Forest officials investigate if it's the same big cat from Aundh. Bavdhan Van Udyan closed. Stay cautious.
Girl Hit by MLA's Car on Pune Highway, Hospitalised
A 4-year-old girl was injured after being hit by a car carrying Shirur NCP MLA Dnyaneshwar Katke. The MLA rushed her to hospital. The girl is stable, police say no complaint filed yet.
Two killed in Assam's man-elephant conflict
Two men killed by elephants in Assam within 24 hours, highlighting the deadly conflict during harvest season. Officials cite shrinking forests as the cause. Read more.
Leopard spotted on Pune's Pashan NDA Road, search launched
Forest department launches search after leopard sighting in Pune's Bavdhan. This marks another big cat appearance in urban Pune after recent incidents at the airport and Aundh. Residents urged to stay alert.
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