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‘Forest officials should address human-wildlife conflict on priority basis’

Minister for Forest, Ecology & Environment addresses State-level Forest Sports in Kalaburagi, urges officials to take human-wildlife conflict seriously.

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Survey ordered to ascertain forest encroachments by mines across Karnataka

The Forest Department has asked for a fresh survey and assessment based on satellite imagery of the extent of forest encroachment and destruction due to mining activities across Karnataka.

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Karnataka Forest Department recovers 6.5 acres of encroached land

A day after Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre directed officials to remove encroachment on nearly two lakh acres of forest land in Karnataka, the Forest Department on Wednesday took into possession 6.5 acres of encroached land in the B.M. Kaval buffer zone of Turahalli reserve forest.

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Minister asks officials to remove encroachment on nearly 2 lakh acres of forestland

Khandre directs officials to remove 2 lakh acres of forestland encroachment in Karnataka, offers 3-month window to return wildlife trophies.

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Chief Minister hails Bheemanna Khandre’s contributions for unification of Karnataka

Terming veteran politician and prominent Lingayat leader Bheemanna Khandre ‘a born fighter’, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Mr. Khandre had fought tirelessly for the inclusion of present-day Kalyana Karnataka in Karnataka State.

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Leopard task force for Bengaluru to be set up in two days: Eshwar Khandre

Govt sets up leopard task force in Bengaluru to address sightings in residential areas. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre held high-level meeting, directed officials to take action to prevent elephant attack deaths. Nodal officers appointed in 9 districts to mitigate man-animal conflicts. Review meeting to be held to discuss pending compensation…

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44th Sharana Kammata Anubhav Mantap Utsav at Basavakalyan from November 25

.44th Sharana Kammata Anubhav Mantap Utsav to be held in Basavakalyan, Bidar on Nov 25-26. Inaugurated by Legislative Council chairman Basavaraj Horatti. Minister Eshwar Khandre to preside. Women and Child Welfare Minister Lakshmi Hebbalkar to release volumes of Vachanas. Seminar on "Lingayat Independent Religion: Problem-Challenge and Solutions". Play "Mahakranti" by…

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Develop comprehensive plan to prevent man-animal conflict: Khandre

Forest and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed forest officials to develop a comprehensive plan to prevent man-animal conflict in the State.

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Karnataka Today newsletter: Bengaluru to get separate leopard task force, and more

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‘Decision today on allowing people time to hand over wildlife products to govt.’

Forest Minister Khandre to decide Monday on allowing people to hand over wildlife parts in two months. Legal experts and officials to be consulted. Possession of wildlife products not tolerated; those with any must hand over to govt. Proposal to be discussed with CM in Bengaluru.

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Eshwar Khandre inaugurates Kalyana Parva Utsav in Bidar

Eshwar Khandre, Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment urged the people to follow the ideologies of 12th Century social reformer Basaveshwara and inculcate their values in life.

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Karnataka govt. mulling over voluntary disclosure policy to provide opportunity to surrender wildlife artefacts

Govt. contemplates voluntery disclosure policy to surrender wildlife artefacts without penal action. Minister for Forest, Environment & Ecology appeals to public not to wear fake tiger claws & launch awareness campaign on Wildlife Act. Two priests & hotel owner arrested for wearing tiger claws. 8 cases registered, including BJP leader's…

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Kalyana Parva Utsav at Basavakalyan from tomorrow

Karnataka's Basava Dharma Peetha Trust will host a three-day Kalyana Parva Utsav in Basavakalyan, Bidar district. Minister Eshwar Khandre will inaugurate the event on Sunday. It will feature a seminar, Sharana Vandane and Sharanarige Sharanarthi, and other religious and literary events. Participants from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra are…

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Actor Darshan, MP Jaggesh under scanner after complaints of possession of wildlife articles

A team of senior officials from Karnataka Forest Department would be visiting various places to probe if celebrities and others against whom complaints have been received are in possession of Wildlife articles, officials said.

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Promote green fire crackers: Environment Minister

Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has stressed the need for promoting green firecrackers

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Increase forest cover to 33 per cent, CM tells Forest Department

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday advised the Forest Department to work towards expanding the forest cover from 20 per cent to 33 per cent and promised to provide all support for making it happen. If the forest area went up, the benefits would be manifold like rain, farm productivity improvement…

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Mysuru to be made single-use plastic-free city

Mysuru has become the first city in Karnataka to be made free from single-use plastic. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah sought support from people, govt. departments and agencies to achieve this milestone. Four other cities, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Tumakuru and Dharmasthala, have also been identified for the initiative. CM expressed happiness and said…

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Minister pulls up officials at Bidar registration office after complaints of massive corruption come from citizens

Minister Eshwar Khandre visits office of Deputy Registrar in Bidar district, pulls up officials for corruption & them demanding bribes. Warns them that such culture will no longer be tolerated & directs them to attend to technical issues.

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Four more spotted deer die at BBP

18 spotted deer have died at BBP due to bacterial infection. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre visited BBP to review the situation & advised to step up measures. Despite critical care, 4 more animals succumbed. 7 leopard cubs also died due to Feline panleukopenia.

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Forest Minister asks zoo officials across Karnataka to be on high alert

Minister Khandre directs zoo officials to be on high alert following death of seven leopard cubs and 16 deer at BBP. He instructs staff to refrain from visiting other zoos and for leopards, lions, tigers, wild cats to be vaccinated. He also directs forest and medical officers to coordinate and…

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Minister unfurls national flag to mark Kalyana Karnataka Utsav in Bidar

Khandre lauds leaders who fought for Kalyana Karnataka's liberation. 5 guarantee schemes launched by Congress-led govt to improve economic conditions of poor & State economy, increasing GSDP. Procession with portrait of Patel taken out to mark Kalyana Karnataka Utsav. Leaders, students & pro-Kannada orgs participated.

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Environmental awareness should be included in school curriculum: Minister

Forest & Env. Min. Khandre proposes env. awareness in curriculum for classes 6-12. Launched Sasya Shamala scheme to encourage kids to grow plants; 50 lakh saplings to be planted in & around schools. 100 saplings in 17 districts with less forest & green cover. 4 crore saplings planted in Vanamahotsava;…

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Forest Minister announces special relief of ₹10 lakh to expert shooter Venkatesh’s family in Hassan

Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has announced a special compensation of ₹10 lakh to the family members of H.H. Venkatesh, the expert shooter who died during the operation to capture an elephant on August 31. Besides that, the family received another ₹15 lakh of ex-gratia awarded to families who lost their…

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Allocation of ₹30 crore sought for Mysuru Dasara, says Mahadevappa

Mysuru District Minister H.C. Mahadevappa announced ₹30 crore for grand Dasara celebrations in October. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre said Abhimanyu will carry the golden howdah and 14 elephants will undergo training for the finale. An investigation was ordered into the death of 'Ane' Venkatesh, and relief will be given to…

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Gajapayana flagged off at Nagarhole National park

Gajapayana, the march of caparisoned elephants to Mysuru for Dasara festivities, flagged off. Minister H C Mahadevappa & Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre welcomed the elephants led by Abhimanyu, carrying the golden howdah. 9 elephants in 1st batch, 5 in 2nd. Kanjan is new to jumbo squad. Elephants to be welcomed…

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