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.
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.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Excise officials in Odisha's Ganjam district arrested four persons, including a woman, and seized 52 kg of ganja worth ₹25 lakh. One accused was previously arrested for smuggling. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Manya Patil, 20, died after an assault in Inam Veerapur village, Dharwad. Police arrest three suspects in an alleged honour killing case. Investigation ongoing.
West Bengal forest department maps 1100 high-risk zones for elephant fatalities. Urgent calls for mitigation measures to prevent human-elephant conflict deaths.
A bus carrying school staff overturned in Ganjam district, killing one and injuring 15. Five are critical. Another accident in Gajapati injured six. Read for details.
Ganjam police dismantle a cybercrime-linked mule account network, arresting four brokers who opened accounts for cash. Over Rs 9 lakh found in two accounts. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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.
A herd of 10 wild elephants attacked Ambakhoria village in Garhwa district, damaging houses and crops. Forest department assures compensation. Read more.
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.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Ganjam administration revises school timings to 10 AM-4 PM for student safety. Kandhamal halts morning classes. Berhampur opens night shelters for homeless. Details inside.
BJD workers from Hinjili met Naveen Patnaik, citing halted pensions, ration issues, and hospital staff shortages. The BJP calls the claims baseless. Read more on the political row.
Ganjam administration launches a pilot to provide birth certificates to new mothers on the day of discharge from government hospitals, streamlining a key document process.
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.
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.
Two women killed in separate wild elephant attacks in Korba, Chhattisgarh, sparking panic. Forest officials intensify patrolling as villagers demand long-term solutions to human-elephant conflict.
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.