Cashew Fair Announced for Mangaluru in February 2026
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre announces a cashew fair in Mangaluru for February 2026. Discover the event's focus on Dakshina Kannada's leading cultivation and high sapling demand.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre announces a cashew fair in Mangaluru for February 2026. Discover the event's focus on Dakshina Kannada's leading cultivation and high sapling demand.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches a tech-driven Command Centre and helpline 1926 to address man-animal conflict. A state-level cashew fair is also announced for Mangaluru in February.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announces a new elephant task force leveraging modern technology to address rising man-animal conflicts in the region. Read the full strategy.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre emerges as top contender for Akhila Bharatha Veerashaiva-Lingayat Mahasabha presidency. The crucial decision will shape the community's future amid internal debates. Read more.
Karnataka forest dept begins documenting villages inside 51 reserve forests for voluntary relocation, offering Rs 15 lakh per adult. Minister cites Bheemgad & Kudremukh success.
Karnataka's upcoming tiger estimation will expand to assess other carnivores and mega herbivores. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals the three-phase plan to evaluate ecosystem carrying capacity. Read the full story.
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's forest minister Eshwar Khandre announced 70% completion of the state's deemed forest survey, a critical step for conservation and land-use clarity. Read the latest updates.
Karnataka forest department inaugurates a state-level Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Bengaluru to monitor wildlife using AI, satellites, and rapid response teams. Call 1926 to report incidents.
Over 500 residents of a Bengaluru care home, including homeless children and seniors, welcomed 2026 with a free violin concert by Mithun Eshwar. The event brought joy and nostalgia through Kannada and Tamil classics. Read this heartwarming story.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals massive forest land value locked in litigation, stressing urgent protection to prevent human-wildlife conflict. Read more.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders investigation into leopard's death in Kaggalipura, suspected link to quarry blasting. Carcass found in Soolivara village.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to tackle land grabbing and encroachments, highlighting threats to wildlife habitats in Tumakuru. Read the full story.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre orders inquiry into alleged cover-up after three blackbuck carcasses found near Basur Kaval sanctuary. Details inside.
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's forest department plans to seek compensatory land for every hectare of deemed forest lost. A joint survey to verify 3.3 lakh hectares is underway, with a March 2026 deadline. The move aims to protect green cover and wildlife habitats.
Karnataka govt imposes a complete ban on outsider entry to Vajrapoha Falls, an eco-sensitive zone in Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary, following reports of wildlife harassment. Read more.
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.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre reveals a biodiversity tag protecting 371 trees on railway land in Bengaluru was withdrawn due to legal restrictions. Read about the implications for the city's green cover.
Karnataka Police arrest M B Nemanna Gowda for attempting to seize 512 acres of forest land using fake documents. Forest Minister seeks CID probe into alleged official collusion in the ₹25,000 crore land grab case.
Karnataka's new Command & Control Centers use real-time analytics for wildlife protection. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre calls it a major leap in conservation. Details inside.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre instructs officials to stay in villages, set up temporary camps, and use tech to address human-wildlife conflict. New command centres launched.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre honors a team for rescuing a wild elephant trapped near a power plant in Chamarajanagar. Read about the successful operation.
Karnataka forest officials rescue a record 22 tigers in a month after fatal attacks. Minister Eshwar Khandre also updates on Arjuna elephant memorials. Read the full story.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches emergency crackdown on forest land encroachment after DH exposes potential Rs 30,000 crore loss. Read the full investigation.
Forest Minister Eshwar B Khandre takes serious note of illegal tree felling in Bidaragodu hills near Thirthahalli. 24 trees axed despite forest department markings. Read about the investigation and conservation efforts.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre announces RFOs will be held responsible for land grabs after 2015 during Tarikere visit following fatal leopard attack. Read latest updates.
Tragic bacterial infection claims 31 blackbucks at Kittur Rani Chennamma Zoo in Belagavi. Forest Minister orders high-level investigation to prevent future outbreaks. Read details.
Shocking video of tiger cubs in Karnataka triggers investigation as forest officials face scrutiny over wildlife protection measures.
Shock and outrage in Karnataka as three elephants found dead under suspicious circumstances in Khanapur forest, prompting immediate investigation by Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre.