Forest Department

Breathalyzer test for mahouts, security cordon for elephants in festival venues mandated by Forest Dept

April 13, 2024

Breathalyzer test for mahouts, security cordon for elephants in festival venues mandated by Forest Dept

A three-member committee has to issue a fitness certificates for the elephant 12 hours prior to the start of the festival.

April 10, 2024
Frustrated over delay in capturing killer elephant, Thulappally residents threaten to protest again

According to local residents, the elephant still remains in the vicinity of the forest fringe, frequently encroaching upon human settlements during the night.
April 03, 2024
Sugandhagiri tree felling case: Three accused arrested in Wayanad

The probe team has found guilty three forest staff and suspended them pending inquiry.
March 25, 2024
Huge tree felling under guise of highway development in Neriamangalam

The exact number of trees lost remains unclear, as they have been completely removed, including the stumps.
March 11, 2024
'Arikomban's healthy,' Forest dept rubbishes rumours about tusker's death

Arikomban's capture from Chinnakanal on April 29 last year caught national attention.
February 17, 2024
Human-animal conflict: Prohibitory orders issued for 2 days amid mounting protests

An all-party meeting has decided to recommend the state government to give Rs 50 lakh compensation to the family of Paul.
February 12, 2024
Operation Belur Makhna called off for second consecutive day

The elephant remained in the depths of the forest, which made it difficult for the darting experts to shoot it. The mission will resume on Tuesday.

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