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.
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 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.
Coimbatore district collectorate received another hoax bomb threat via email, the 19th such incident in recent months. Police search found nothing suspicious. Read the full details.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin virtually inaugurated a new police station in Neelambur, Coimbatore. The 34th under rural police, it will serve 8 villages with 50 personnel to improve local law enforcement. Read more.
Coimbatore's crucial 2.4km Singanallur flyover project sees its DPR revised for the sixth time, with cost escalating to Rs 170.82 crore. Bidding expected in two months, completion targeted in two years. Read more.
West Bengal forest department maps 1100 high-risk zones for elephant fatalities. Urgent calls for mitigation measures to prevent human-elephant conflict deaths.
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.
Massive weekend crowds at Coimbatore's new Semmozhi Poonga forced police to use the Gandhipuram flyover for parking, causing major traffic disruptions. Over 24,000 visitors flocked to the park on Sunday.
The 13th Walkaroo Coimbatore Marathon saw massive participation, with funds raised for the Coimbatore Cancer Foundation. Read about the event's success and community impact.
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.
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.
A man and woman were arrested in Coimbatore for purchasing 29kg of ganja chocolates online. Police say they planned a Goa trip. Read the full details of the NDPS case.
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.
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.
Tragic collision in Assam's Hojai kills eight elephants, derails Rajdhani Express. No passenger injuries reported. Restoration and assessment underway.
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.
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.
A 15-day-old female elephant calf, abandoned by her mother in Bijnor's Najibabad forest, will be relocated to Pilibhit Tiger Reserve for care. Read about the unique rescue operation.
A violent elephant, injured by an arrow, kills four in Ramgarh, including a selfie-seeking guard. Forest teams deployed as villagers protest for safety and compensation. Details inside.
Residents of Karumbukadai in Coimbatore urge authorities to clear over 200 encroachments on Saramedu Road, reducing its width from 60 to 20 feet and causing severe traffic issues. Read their plea.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre assures MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur that an Elephant Task Force will be operational in Dakshina Kannada from next week to tackle human-elephant conflict.
Tragic night in Jharkhand as wild elephants trample five people to death in separate incidents in Ramgarh and Ranchi districts. Officials confirm the fatalities. Read the full report.
Coimbatore's commercial real estate is booming with Rs 1,500 crore investment, creating 5,000+ jobs. Discover the new hubs and key drivers transforming the city's economy.
Tragedy strikes Ramgarh as three people, including a man trying to film a selfie, are killed by elephants in separate incidents. Authorities warn against approaching wild herds.
A 19-year-old man, Aaryan Lohra, was tragically killed by a herd of four elephants in Latehar's Bhaisadon. Authorities warn against venturing into jungles at odd hours. Read the full report.
Farmers in Bijnor's Najibabad drove away a weak elephant damaging crops, fearing blame if it died. Forest officials deny claims of an abandoned calf. Read the full story on the escalating conflict.
Coimbatore's new Semmozhi Poonga saw over 52,000 visitors in 4 days, leading to severe traffic jams. Officials plan measures to manage crowds and parking. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh deploys a new strategy with kumki elephants from Karnataka and potential translocation to tackle wild herds troubling Vizianagaram & Srikakulam for 15 years. Read the full plan.
Fear grips Pernem villages as wild elephant Omkar returns, damaging farms, vehicles, and keeping students from school. Locals demand action from forest authorities. Read more.
Forest officials discovered a young female elephant's carcass in Keonjhar's Kasada village. The 8-10 year old elephant is suspected to have been electrocuted. A post-mortem is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death.