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India’s 7 Most Mysterious Forests Where Black Panthers Still Walk

Black panthers are not a different species. They are leopards touched by melanism, a genetic gift that turns their coat into moving shadows. In India, spotting a black panther feels less like wildlife watching and more like witnessing a secret. These animals do not announce their presence. They glide, observe,…

Two Wild Cats, One Peaceful Moment In Karnataka’s Bhadra Reserve

Two Wild Cats, One Peaceful Moment In Karnataka’s Bhadra Reserve

In the deep green heart of Karnataka’s Bhadra Tiger Reserve, where the forest breathes quietly and life moves to ancient rhythms, a moment unfolded that felt almost unreal. A black panther and a spotted leopard were seen drinking water side by side. Not chasing. Not competing. Not fighting. Just existing…

Wild elephant found sick, standing at one place in Bhadra reservoir backwater

Wild elephant found sick, standing at one place in Bhadra reservoir backwater

Forest officials monitor sick female elephant with calf near Bhadra reservoir, providing food and supplements to aid recovery.

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Bhadra Tiger Reserve: A paradise for scientists, tourists and photographers

The sun is just about to rise as the staff of the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary office at Lakkavali keep the vehicles ready for the morning safari. One member is busy issuing tickets after taking the fixed fee, while others are instructing the visitors to get into the vehicles meant for…

Upper Bhadra project is crucial, but farmers on the ground hardly know about the Centre-State row over it

Drought-stricken villages in Tumakuru/Chitradurga demand water from Upper Bhadra project amid political funding disputes, risking crop loss.

Upper Bhadra project: Delay in getting forest clearance slows down work

Upper Bhadra Project delayed in Chikkamagaluru due to Forest Dept. clearance for canal passing through conservation reserve.

Iconic VISL at 100 is a pale shadow of its old self

Visionary ruler Nalwadi Krishnaraja Wadiyar and the Dewan of Mysore State Sir M. Visvesvaraya made Bhadravati an industrial hub. Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited set up by the Mysuru rulers is now a shadow of its old self as it turns 100.

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Davangere’s paddy growers and Shivamogga’s areca growers divided on release of Bhadra water

Davangere’s paddy growers and Shivamogga’s areca growers divided on release of Bhadra water

Areca growers in Shivamogga and paddy growers in Davangere divided over water release from Bhadra reservoir. Shivamogga farmers want release stopped, Davangere farmers oppose. Protests in both districts. Officers stopped water release on Tuesday following Shivamogga protests. ICC meeting on Sept 6 decided to have 10-day gap after 20 days…

Bhadra dam official warns of disaster if bamboo at saddle is not cleared

Bhadra dam official warns of disaster if bamboo at saddle is not cleared

Engineer urges removal of bamboo near Bhadra reservoir in Shivamogga to avoid disaster; Minister Bangarappa to take up issue with Forest Dept. to clear it; bamboo grown may cause heavy damage to structure, leading to loss of 12 tmcft of water.

Incessant rains continue to pound Malnad region

Incessant rains continue to pound Malnad region

Heavy rains in Malnad region cause flooding, landslides, tree uprooting, bridge submerging. Minister K.J. George inspects rain-hit areas, assures sufficient funds for restoration. Average of 55mm rainfall in 24hrs, highest of 216mm at Agumbe. Rivers Tunga, Bhadra, Hemavati in spate, water level in reservoirs rising.

Body retrieved from Bhadra canal

Body retrieved from Bhadra canal

The body of a girl, who drowned in the Bhadra canal near Lakkavalli in Tarikere taluk of Chikkamagaluru district on Sunday evening, was traced on Tuesday afternoon. Shamaveni’s body was found near Nayisatta Halla, about five kilometres from the place where she had drowned along with two relatives.

Andhra Pradesh: 1.36 lakh cusecs released from Tungabhadra Dam

Andhra Pradesh: 1.36 lakh cusecs released from Tungabhadra Dam

Jurala project too receiving copious inflows due to rains in catchment areas

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