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A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is neither ‘Arjuna’ nor ‘Abhimanyu’, but ‘Bhasmasura’, alleges TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu

A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy is neither ‘Arjuna’ nor ‘Abhimanyu’, but ‘Bhasmasura’, observes TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu. The YSRCP government has made Andhra Pradesh number one in farmer suicides in the last five years, alleges the TDP supremo at the ‘Raa Kadali Raa’ public meeting. He also alleges that…

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Elephant capture operation resumes in Yeslur forest range

The elephant capture operation in Shivamogga resumes after the death of Arjuna, involving eight trained elephants and staff.

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Nagpur's hero Ojas Deotale ends 23-year drought, brings home Arjuna Award

NAGPUR: It took 23 long years for any sportsperson from Nagpur to receive the prestigious Arjuna award. India's golden archer, Ojas Pravin Deotale, ended the drought when President Droupadi Murmu presented him with the rare honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday.

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Mohammed Shami prioritizes fitness for upcoming Test series against England

NEW DELHI: Star Indian pacer Mohammed Shami, currently recovering from an ankle injury, has outlined his primary focus on achieving optimal fitness in preparation for the upcoming home Test series against England.

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Arjuna’s death: Probe team reaches Hassan, gathers information

Committee probes death of Arjuna, the tusker, in fight with wild elephant in Hassan district.

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Cooperation Minister Rajanna says no need to oppose the caste census report before it is submitted

Minister for Cooperation K.N. Rajanna has criticised those commenting on the socio-economic survey conducted by the Karantaka State Backward Classes Commission well before the report was accepted by the State government.

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Protest organised to mourn death of Arjuna

Members of six NGOs and environment and wildlife enthusiasts staged a protest at Freedom Park on Saturday alleging that the “callousness and unresponsiveness” of a few senior forest officers has been one of the reasons for the high number of human and wildlife deaths in Karnataka. This followed the death…

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Wild elephants damage Arjuna’s burial ground in Sakleshpur taluk

A group of wild elephants entered the Dabbalikatte forest area in the Yeslur range of forests in Sakleshpur on Thursday night and damaged the burial ground of Arjuna, the Dasara elephant who had died in a fight with a wild tusker. They also rummaged through coffee estates nearby.

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Wild elephants damage burial ground of Arjuna in Sakalehspur taluk

Wild elephants damage burial ground of Arjuna, the tusker, in Yeslur Range of forest in Sakaleshpur.

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Artist’s 3D art tribute to Arjuna

Mysuru artist pays tribute to Dasara elephant Arjuna with 15-ft 3D artwork near Palace.

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World champion archer Ojas Deotale set to end Nagpur's 23-year drought for Arjuna award

NAGPUR: Archer Ojas Pravin Deotale is all set to end the city's 23-year wait for an Arjuna award. Ojas was on Wednesday recommended for the Arjuna award, for etching India's name in sporting history with a rare golden hat-trick at the Hangzhou Asian Games in October.

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Candle light vigil held for Arjuna

People from various walks of life protest for justice for Arjuna, a 64-year-old elephant gored to death by a wild tusker. They demand exhumation of carcass for postmortem and punishment for the guilty. Shockwaves among people & wildlife activists with protests in last few weeks.

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‘Arjuna died of injuries from the fight with the wild elephant’

Veterinarian Ramesh clarifies Arjuna died from injuries in fight with wild elephant, not bullet injury. He was on Arjuna with mahout Vinu during capture op. Ramesh prepared two doses of tranquilizer for two animals, one dart fired in air. Arjuna hit back at wild tusker, then Ramesh rushed to Prashantha…

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Arjuna suffered no bullet injuries, says Forest Minister

Minister Khandre confirms Arjuna, the tusker who died on Dec 4, did not suffer bullet injuries. An inquiry committee has been set up to investigate the incident. The Central govt has guidelines restricting use of elephants aged 65+ in capture ops, but no restriction on retired ones. Khandre pays respects…

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Dharna seeking ‘justice’ for Arjuna

Activists from various groups staged a dharna in Mysuru to seek justice for Arjuna, an elephant killed in a combing operation. They placed a statue of an elephant to represent Arjuna and raised slogans against the authorities. They demanded the government to come clean on the circumstances of Arjuna's death…

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Howdah elephant Abhimanyu likely to be eased from combing duties

Forest Dept. to rest Howdah elephant Abhimanyu from combing ops due to death of Arjuna. Abhimanyu is also responsible for carrying 750kg golden howdah during Mysuru Dasara. Change of guard complex process, takes years. Abhimanyu has been part of Dasara for 25 yrs. Arjuna & Abhimanyu formed formidable force for…

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No quick fix for man-elephant conflict

Meena, a 32-year-old worker, had just reached the coffee plantation in Galigundi near Aldur in Chikkamagaluru district on November 8 morning, along with fellow workers. She was about to have breakfast when she encountered a wild tusker. She froze in shock and the pachyderm trampled her to death and moved…

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Meet the legendary elephants of Mysuru Dasara

Mysuru Dasara's beloved elephants, Arjuna, Balarama, Drona, Gopalaswamy, Srirama & Gajendra, have all passed away in tragic circumstances. Arjuna carried the golden howdah between 2012-19 & Balarama from 1999-2011. Drona carried it for 18 yrs & Gopalaswamy had all the qualities to take over from Arjuna. All were stars in…

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Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: Hundreds pay homage as beloved tusker Arjuna laid to rest, and more

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Doubts raised over events that led to death of elephant Arjuna

Doubts raised over elephant Arjuna’s death in fight with wild tusker in Shivamogga; mahouts, eyewitnesses claim bullet injury, wrong darting of tamed elephant led to death..

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Farewell to Arjuna: Hundreds of people bid adieu to Karnataka’s beloved tusker

Hundreds paid homage to the much-loved elephant Arjuna, who died in a fight with a wild tusker. The Dasar elephant’s final rites were conducted with traditional rituals and gun salute at Sakaleshpur

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Forest Minister issues statement, HDK expresses grief

Grief over death of Arjuna, the elephant that carried howdah in Mysuru Dasara. Rogue tusker attacked Arjuna, causing his death. Forest Dept. took action to capture trouble-causing elephants in area. Radio collars fixed on five wild elephants. Former CM H.D. Kumaraswamy deeply pained, wishes Forest Dept. took enough care for…

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Arjuna’s death: MLC blames Forest Dept. staff

MLC Dinesh Gooli Gowda blames Forest Dept. staff for death of Arjuna in fight with another tusker. SC ban on deployment of elephants over 60 for any use, yet Arjuna was used in capture operation. Risky operations, authorities should have assessed camp elephants' strength. Deployment of Arjuna a violation of…

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Arjuna was the last of a generation of tuskers who ruled supreme in the camp and the jungle

Arjuna, one of the last of a generation of giants captured in 1968 Khedda operations, was famed for his psychological strength & ability to fight back. He was drafted for elephant capture ops & carried the Golden Howdah 8 times in Mysuru Dasara. He was 10ft tall & had a…

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Dasara elephant Arjuna dies after wild tusker attack in Sakaleshpur, and more

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