Karnataka begins 6th All-India Tiger Estimation 2026
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.
Category : Search result: Bandipur Nagarahole
Karnataka begins 2024 tiger census in its forests
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.
Karnataka Board Recommends Reopening Tiger Safaris
Karnataka's wildlife board recommends a phased reopening of safaris in Bandipur & Nagarahole tiger reserves. An expert panel will study vehicle capacity. Details inside.
Karnataka Adivasis Plan Protest Meet After Nagarahole Padayatra
Adivasi communities in Karnataka's Nagarahole will hold a major protest meeting on January 2, following a 15-day padayatra through 29 villages to raise awareness about ancestral land rights. Read more.
NTCA Finds Violations in Karnataka Tiger Reserve Relocation
The National Tiger Conservation Authority has uncovered serious procedural lapses in the relocation of villages from Kali Tiger Reserve. Read the full report on the systemic failures.
Elderly Tigress Moved to Bannerghatta Rescue Centre
An aged tigress from Nagarahole, with worn-out canines, has been rescued and shifted to Bannerghatta for permanent care. Read about her survival challenges and the forest department's decision.
Karnataka Ecotourism: Plea to Resume Tiger Reserve Safaris
Karnataka's ecotourism sector faces collapse as safari ban in Bandipur & Nagarahole causes massive losses. KETRA appeals for resumption, citing no link to tiger attacks. Read more.
Karnataka Resorts Urge Govt to Lift Tiger Safari Ban
Karnataka ecotourism resorts plead for lifting the safari ban in Bandipur & Nagarahole, citing ₹60-70 lakh daily GST loss and 8,000 jobs at risk. Read the full story.
Bandipur Tiger Attack: Forest Staff Member Dies
A tragic tiger attack in Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve has resulted in the death of a forest staff member. Details on the incident and official statements inside.
Tiger kills forest watcher at Bandipur Tiger Reserve
A forest watcher was mauled to death by a tiger at Bandipur Tiger Reserve, marking the fourth such fatality near Karnataka's reserves in two months. Read about the incident and the ongoing capture operations.
Mysuru's Festive Tourist Rush Hits Peak, Hotels Full
Mysuru witnesses a massive influx of tourists for Christmas & New Year, leading to 100% hotel occupancy, traffic snarls, and crowded attractions. Officials expect the rush to continue till Dec 31. Read more.
Nagarahole Tribals Hold Historic Gram Sabhas for Forest Rights
Tribal communities in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are holding organised gram sabhas, demanding rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. A major assembly is planned for Jan 2, 2026. Read more.
5 Tigers Spotted at Chamarajanagar Quarry, Capture Ordered
Five tigers spotted near a stone quarry in Chamarajanagar cause panic. Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders immediate capture and relocation. Prohibitory orders imposed in three villages.
Karnataka Safari Ban Impacts Resorts, Boosts Mudumalai
A safari ban in Bandipur Tiger Reserve ahead of the holiday season leaves Karnataka jungle resorts struggling. Visitors flock to Tamil Nadu's Mudumalai Tiger Reserve instead. Read the full impact analysis.
Tiger Rescued in Gundlupet Using Elephants
A tiger attacking livestock in Bommalapura village was safely captured by forest officials using three trained elephants. The healthy tiger, Bandipur 26-GP5, is now in custody.
MLAs Get Legal Notice Over Nagarhole-Bandipur Safari Plan
Mysuru advocate serves legal notices to MLAs, warning that reviving safari in core tiger habitat violates Supreme Court order. Read the full details and implications.
10 Dogs Trained at Bandipur Wildlife Canine Centre
Bandipur Tiger Reserve's canine training centre successfully coaches 10 puppies for wildlife protection duties. Discover how these dogs aid conservation efforts in Karnataka.
Tiger Cub Rescued in Mysuru's Nagarahole Reserve
Forest officials in Mysuru rescued a distressed tiger cub near Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. The cub is now under expert veterinary care. Read about the dramatic rescue operation.
Tourism Sector Demands End to Bandipur, Nagarahole Safari Ban
Tourism promoters in Mysuru urge the Karnataka government to immediately reopen safaris in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves, citing severe impact on foreign tourism and local livelihoods.
Tourism Sector Urges Lifting of Safari Ban in Karnataka Parks
Karnataka's tourism industry urges the forest department to lift the safari ban in Bandipur and Nagarahole, warning of severe impact on thousands of local livelihoods. Read more.
3 Killed in Karnataka Tiger Conflicts, Expert Panel Formed
Three killed in human-tiger conflicts near Bandipur & Nagarahole reserves. Karnataka forms expert panel to find solutions as tiger population surges and habitat shrinks. Read more.
Karnataka forms task forces for man-animal conflicts
Karnataka launches special task forces to manage the increasing man-animal conflicts, especially in Bandipur. Experts call for a scientific research centre for long-term solutions. Read more.
110 CCTVs Deployed on Bandipur Forest Highway
Karnataka installs 110 CCTV cameras for 24/7 surveillance on NH-766 through Bandipur Tiger Reserve to prevent wildlife accidents and monitor traffic violations.
Tigress that killed farmer rescued in Mysuru
Forest department team rescues tigress responsible for farmer's death along with three cubs near Mysuru. Expert operation conducted by wildlife veterinarians and sharp shooters.
Karnataka Tiger Reserves Closed After Conflict Tiger Attack
All safari and trekking activities in Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves suspended indefinitely after conflict tiger seriously injures forest watcher. Authorities launch massive search operation.
Mysuru Tiger Attacks Were Accidental: Forest Officials
Karnataka forest authorities clarify that recent tiger attacks near Bandipur were defensive incidents, not indicating man-eating tendencies. Experts explain human-wildlife conflict dynamics.
Karnataka Tiger Cub Scandal: Men Caught on Video
Disturbing footage reveals two men handling tiger cubs in Karnataka as authorities investigate the disappearance of their mother, missing for three weeks. Wildlife crime suspected.
Tiger cub rescued from well near Bandipur
In a heartwarming wildlife rescue operation, forest officials saved a 10-month-old female tiger cub that fell into a well at Hosavindu village near Bandipur Tiger Reserve. The dramatic operation highlights human-wildlife coexistence challenges.
AI Drones Deployed in Bandipur to Prevent Wildlife Conflicts
Karnataka Forest Department introduces cutting-edge AI drone surveillance system in Bandipur Tiger Reserve to prevent wildlife encounters and protect both animals and local communities.
Karnataka halts new safaris over man-animal conflict
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announces moratorium on new safari projects, prioritizes resolving human-animal conflict first. Exclusive details on the state's new wildlife protection strategy.
Page 1 of 2