Madras High Court rules 'gaja pooja' rituals protected under Article 26, directs Tamil Nadu forest department to transfer custody of three elephants to Kanchi mutt. Read the full judgment details.
Wild elephants from Nepal are destroying wheat and sugarcane fields near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. Farmers demand protection and compensation as forest teams launch night patrols.
The body of jatra artist Kanhu Charan Swain was found on SH-53 in Keonjhar with multiple injuries. Police are investigating the suspected accident. Read the full story.
As Africa mourns Craig, the last great super tusker who died at 54, a writer from Kerala reflects on the elephant's free life, contrasting it with the chained existence of 900 domesticated tuskers back home. Read this poignant tribute.
Amit Munda, 14, died after a kabaddi injury at Gidhibas Eklavya school in Keonjhar. Family alleges negligence; police probe launched. Read the full details.
Shocking report reveals 20 captive elephant deaths in Kerala from Mar 2025-Jan 2026. NGO alleges rule violations, identity tampering, and demands immediate action to stop illegal festival parades.
A herd of 25 wild elephants caused widespread damage in Keonjhar's Patna range, destroying paddy crops and damaging five homes. Authorities are monitoring the situation. Read the full report.
A police constable in Keonjhar faces serious allegations from his wife, including forced abortions, assault, and threats. She claims police are favoring him. Read the full story for details.
Forest officials in Keonjhar destroy over 17,000 illegal cannabis plants in major anti-drug operations. Tribal leader warns of mafia exploitation. Read the full story.
Forest department issues urgent warning for villages along Khanapur-Belagavi border after wild elephant herd sighting. Residents advised to stay cautious, avoid forest areas. Read safety guidelines.
KPCC spokesperson Lakshmana met Mysuru DC, urging timely compensation for farmers facing crop loss from elephants & wildlife. Read the full story on the critical issue.
Plan your winter safari to witness majestic wild Asian elephants. Discover the top 5 Indian forests, including Nagarhole and Kaziranga, for unforgettable elephant sightings in January 2026.
A 61-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Karnataka's Hassan district. The incident highlights the growing human-elephant conflict in the region. Read more.
Keonjjar police arrest dhaba owner Sankar Prasad Mahato and associate Mithun Munda for allegedly murdering truck driver Sanjay Yadav over an unpaid food bill. The body was found 18 days later. Full details inside.
A forester and a civilian were killed in a wild elephant attack near the India-Bhutan border in Assam. The incident underscores the urgent need for a long-term plan to manage human-elephant conflict in the region.
Louis Gerstner, the former IBM CEO credited with saving the tech giant from collapse in the 1990s, has died at 83. Read about his legacy and impact.
A herd of wild elephants wreaked havoc on Pollibetta Road in Siddapur, Kodagu, destroying lakhs worth of crops. The increasing menace threatens coffee harvest and worker safety. 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.
Villagers in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district spend nights guarding paddy from wild elephants that raid govt centres, damaging over 70 bags in 10 days. Read how they are coping.
A herd of 100+ wild elephants was successfully driven back to Karnataka from Tamil Nadu's Hosur forest by 30 officials after causing crop damage. Read the full story of the multi-day operation.
Odisha plans its first-ever gold mine auctions in 2026. A committee meets Jan 3 to finalize the auction calendar for 49 mineral blocks, including two gold-bearing areas. Read more.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi addressed students at a science exhibition in Keonjhar, urging them to develop scientific thinking and innovation for a self-reliant India. Read his key messages on education and heritage.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced the Kanupur irrigation project will be functional in three months, set to irrigate 15 lakh hectares. Farmers get Rs 800 paddy bonus. Read more.
From candlelit vigils in Nairobi to tributes in Assam, see how the world marked Christmas Eve 2025. Explore powerful images of faith, art, and conflict. View the gallery now.
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
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.
A herd of wild elephants from Nepal breached a 40-meter fence near Pilibhit's Mahof range, destroying wheat crops. Farmers demand compensation and safety measures. Read more.
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.
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.