In Karnataka, KFD peaks; vaccine efforts stalled Karnataka struggles with Kyasanur Forest Disease outbreak, highlighting the need for a vaccine amidst private manufacturers’ reluctance. The Hindu · Feb 19, 2024
Cattle skin or tiger skin? Maneka Gandhi intervenes amidst allegations of testing error In what is being termed a testing error, CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad has allegedly erroneously certified cow skin as tiger skin, leading to questions about credibility of the tests. The test sample was sent from Chikkamagaluru district by the Karnataka Forest Department (KFD) to verify the genuinity… The Hindu · Nov 28, 2023
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… The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023
Ashok launches ‘PFI Bhagya’ poster campaign against Congress Siddaramaiah-led Congress government had withdrawn 175 cases registered against 1,600 PFI and KFD activists, says Revenue Minister The Hindu · Oct 3, 2022
Pratap Simha seeks ban on PFI, KFD He says they should have been proscribed soon after the violence in Bengaluru The Hindu · Feb 13, 2022