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Elderly Woman Trampled to Death by Elephant in Jharkhand's Simdega Forest: Compensation Process Underway
Nov 21, 2025 01:22 am CST
A 78-year-old woman was fatally trampled by a solitary tusker while collecting grass in Jharkhand's Simdega forest. Forest officials are processing Rs 4 lakh compensation for the family while monitoring the elephant herd that continues to cause fear among local villagers.
Leopard Enters Rajasthan Minister's Residence: Major Security Alert in Jaipur's VVIP Area
Nov 20, 2025 02:02 pm CST
A leopard infiltrated Rajasthan Water Resources Minister Suresh Singh Rawat's official bungalow in Jaipur's high-security Civil Lines area, triggering an extensive rescue operation. Forest Department teams are working to safely locate and capture the animal, highlighting the increasing instances of wildlife entering urban Jaipur due to habitat loss. This incident presents unique challenges given the VVIP status of the affected area.
Tiger Returns to Gujarat After Three Decades of Extinction: A Wildlife Conservation Milestone
Nov 19, 2025 10:41 pm CST
After a 30-year absence, tigers have made a remarkable comeback in Gujarat as one settles in Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary. This significant conservation development transforms the state into home for three big cats - lions, leopards, and now tigers. Forest officials have monitored the healthy tiger for nine months, implementing prey base management while seeking guidance from the National Tiger Conservation Authority on long-term conservation strategies.
Wolf Killed After Suspected Abduction of 4-Year-Old Girl in Uttar Pradesh Village
Nov 16, 2025 12:01 am CST
Forest officials shot a wolf suspected of abducting a 4-year-old girl in Lodhanpurwa village, Uttar Pradesh. The child remains missing since Thursday morning. The region has experienced multiple wolf attacks since September 9, resulting in eight deaths and 31 injuries. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has authorized neutralizing wolves when rescue attempts fail.
Trained Elephant Causes Panic in Karnataka Town After Fleeing Tiger-Tracking Operation
Nov 08, 2025 01:26 am CST
A trained elephant deployed for tiger tracking in Karnataka's Chamarajanagar district caused panic when it entered a town after being bitten by insects. The incident, captured on video showing the elephant moving through a busy bus depot, prompted emergency response from Forest Department officials who confirmed no public harm occurred.
Tragic Death of Karnataka Farmer: Self-Immolation Over Unresolved Forest Land Dispute
Nov 05, 2025 05:00 pm CST
A Karnataka farmer named Manjegowda tragically died after setting himself on fire outside the Mandya District Administration Office due to an unresolved land dispute with the forest department. Despite submitting an application on October 18 about bank loans and alleged harassment, government inaction reportedly drove him to this extreme step. The Mandya deputy commissioner has ordered an investigation, while Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has requested a report on the incident.
Wild Elephant 'Kabali' Disrupts Kerala Highway for 18 Hours: Officials Consider Relocation
Oct 24, 2025 07:29 pm CST
A 33-year-old wild elephant nicknamed 'Kabali' caused an 18-hour traffic jam on Kerala's Athirappilly-Malakkappara interstate highway, leaving over 100 vehicles stranded. Local officials are urging the forest department to relocate the tusker, known for its repeated road blockages and vehicle attacks, as concerns for public safety grow. Forest authorities warn against provoking wildlife while considering both safety and ecological factors.
Dangerous Leopard Captured After Killing 8-Year-Old Girl in Uttar Pradesh Forest Zone
Oct 17, 2025 11:00 pm CST
Forest officials in Lakhimpur Kheri have successfully captured a male leopard suspected of killing an eight-year-old girl near the Dudhwa buffer zone. The animal, trapped in a sugarcane field, is believed to be responsible for the fatal attack on Preet Kaur on October 8. Officials are conducting medical examinations before deciding on the leopard's relocation or release.
UP Man Ends Life As Forest Department Was Set To Demolish His House
Sep 23, 2025 01:23 am CST
A 35-year-old daily wage worker has committed suicide in a village here as the forest department was set to demolish his house, an official said on Monday.
Video: Forest Department Seizes 4,000 Kg Red Sandalwood Worth Rs 12 Crore In Maharashtra
Sep 19, 2025 03:39 pm CST
The illegal smuggling of red sandalwood, also known as "red gold," has now reached Palghar in Maharashtra.