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People taking selfies with wild animals in Odisha to face arrest

Taking selfies with wild animals in Odisha without permission can lead to arrest and up to 7 years in jail.

The Hindu · Mar 17, 2024

Human-wildlife conflict: Three southern States resolve to share intelligence, coordinate joint operations

Inter-State Coordination Committee resolves to mitigate human-wildlife conflict through collaborative action and intelligence sharing in Bandipur.

The Hindu · Mar 10, 2024

Forest Ministers of Karnataka, Kerala to meet in Bandipur on March 10

Forest ministers and officials from Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu to discuss human-wildlife conflict at Bandipur on March 10.

The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024

PCCF gives clearance to capture and relocate two tuskers in Mudiger

Forest Dept. orders capture of 2 tuskers in Chikkamagaluru district to relocate them with radio-collars. PCCF instructs officers to ensure Wildlife Protection Act is not violated. 34 elephants spotted in forests, only 15-18 can be sustained, hence few entering human habitats, damaging crops & posing threat.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Lion and deer safari resumes at Arignar Anna Zoological Park after three-year closures

AAZP reopens lion safari after 3 yrs; Minister inaugurates AC bus, QR code-based ticketing, operation theatre. Eco-Development Committees launch online souvenir shop, website for safaris, accommodation. Minister Mathiventhan, Chief Wildlife Warden Reddy, PCCF Mohapatra, MP Selvam, MLA Madhusudhanan present.

The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023

Study reveals existence of 36 elephant corridors in Tamil Nadu, Chief Wildlife Warden tells Madras High Court

Study reveals existence of 36 elephant corridors in Tamil Nadu, Chief Wildlife Warden tells Madras High Court

The Hindu · Sep 15, 2023

Boy killed in tiger attack in H.D. Kote

10-yr-old boy killed in tiger attack in Mysuru. Permission granted to capture tiger, medical examination to be done. Parents were working in field when attack occurred. Forest dept. blamed for not taking action despite warning. Compensation demanded for family of deceased.

The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Sewage seeps into KBR National Park while Forest Department sleeps

Hyderabad: Sewage flows into KBR National Park for past decade, polluting water bodies. Residents, IT prof, nature enthusiast, Forest Dept & HMWS&SB aware, yet no action taken. Pollution levels rising, fish kill incident. Ban on road cutting permissions delaying repairs. Forest Dept not penalising offenders, PCCF citing leakages in pipelines.

The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023

Lokesh Jayaswal appointed Chief Wildlife Warden

Govt. of Telangana transfers PCCF Lokesh Jayaswal to PCCF (Wildlife) & Chief Wildlife Warden. C.Suvarna appointed PCCF (Haritha Haram).

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

Breeders of exotic animals should seek permission from Chief Wildlife Warden

Anyone involved in breeding of animals listed in Appendix I of the Schedule IV of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 in Tamil Nadu are required to apply to the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) and Chief Wildlife Warden under Form I and Form II, which was issued by the…

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2023