The monkey menace, a key issue in recent panchayat polls, was raised in the Telangana Assembly. MLA Jatoth Ramachandru Naik highlighted crop damage, urging govt action like castration centres. Speaker Gaddam Prasad Kumar acknowledged the statewide problem
JD(S) warns of state-wide protests, accusing the Karnataka government of failing to curb the drug menace. This follows a major drug factory bust by Maharashtra ANTF. Read more.
After a five-day disruption, Bhubaneswar's Sikharchandi picnic spot reopens as two wild tuskers return to Bharatpur forest. Forest officials used smart, non-forceful tactics to guide them back. Read how they did it.
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A spate of street dog attacks injured 12 people in Ujjain within four hours. A 4-year-old boy suffered severe facial injuries. Doctors report a surge in cases, raising public safety concerns.
Two men were injured after a stray cow collided with their bike in Vadodara's Khodiyarnagar. Locals criticize VMC for failing to control the city's stray cattle problem. Read more.
Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring challenges CM Bhagwant Mann's claims on improving law & order, alleging a rise in drugs and gangster violence. Read the full political clash.
Thiruvananthapuram mayor V V Rajesh announces adoption of Indore's waste management model, plans for stray dogs, electric buses, and a vision to be among India's top 3 cities by 2030. Read the full plan.
Odisha Congress chief Bhakta Charan Das met the family of a 10-year-old girl raped and murdered in Bhadrak. The party stated drugs are a major factor behind crimes against women. Read more.
Hisar district in Haryana continued its battle against narcotics in 2024 with over 1,100 arrests. Explore the police crackdown, new smuggling trends, and the ongoing societal challenge.
Discover five bizarre animals that defy imagination, from a 150-foot deep-sea siphonophore to a blushing Amazonian monkey. Nature's strangest creations await.
Udgir taluka in Latur reports 22 stray dog bites since Dec 23. Authorities ramp up Animal Birth Control and anti-rabies vaccinations. Read about the civic response and resident concerns.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announces a decisive national crackdown on drugs, following the successful anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh. Learn about the government's new strategy.
Karnataka's new vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease (monkey fever) is delayed by a year. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao says ICMR trials ongoing, new lab in Sirsi to boost testing.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed 5061 new Haryana constables, urging them to use new criminal laws and scientific methods to combat drugs and organized crime. Read his full speech.
Residents of Ledo town in Assam's Tinsukia staged a major protest demanding police action against drug traffickers. The community warns of a youth crisis.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered the Indore Municipal Corporation to conduct a top-priority drive to remove stray dogs from public and tourist areas, citing a Supreme Court verdict. The civic body must submit a detailed action-taken report by Jan
A wedding in Rishikesh captured hearts online when monkeys joined the ceremony. See how the couple's calm reaction turned an unexpected visit into a viral blessing.
Gurgaon MCG intensifies action against stray cattle, authorising FIRs against those obstructing teams. Police to join drives, focus on key roads & residential areas. Report cattle on 1800-180-1817.
A newly elected sarpanch in Telangana's Nirmal district dons a bear costume to scare away monkeys plaguing his village. His unique method goes viral as villagers seek a permanent solution.
A newly elected sarpanch in Telangana's Nirmal district uses a creative bear costume to scare monkeys. His viral video highlights a growing rural problem demanding government action.
A 50-year-old farmer and priest, Ashok Kumar, was fatally attacked by a stray bull in Kanpur's Maharajpur. The incident highlights the growing menace of stray cattle in India. Read the full report.
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu declares the war against drugs a mass movement, with over 1,500 arrests and 1,200 FIRs. Learn about the state's strategy and public support.
Newly elected sarpanches in Telangana are acting on poll promises by hiring teams to trap monkey troop leaders. Over 700 monkeys have been caught and released in forests. Read how villages are tackling the simian problem.
Actress Sapthami Gowda shares her heartfelt journey with Bangalore Times, from childhood reader to featured personality, marking a personal and professional evolution intertwined with Bengaluru's pulse.
Maharashtra's human-wildlife conflict escalates with Rs 10,000 crore annual crop loss and over 50 human deaths. MP Medha Kulkarni urges immediate government action to protect farmers and communities.
Bengaluru residents face a growing health threat from pigeons, with doctors reporting a surge in respiratory illnesses. The government, however, denies any recorded infections. Learn about the risks and expert warnings.
Farmers in 12 Anakapalli mandals face heavy losses from migrating monkeys. Two students were bitten in a hostel attack. Read about the administration's stalled efforts and government response.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara announces a major crackdown on narcotics, revealing 1,500 cases and 2,000 arrests this year. The government vows to eradicate the drug menace from the state.