Death by Neglect: BBMP & FOREST Officials Booked for Failing to Act on Hazardous Tree
An FIR has been filed against BBMP, forest officials, including the Range Forest Officer (RFO), Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF), Deputy Conservator of Forests (DFO), and others, at the Hanumanthanagar police station. The case pertains to the death of Akshay, who was hit by a falling tree branch in Bengaluru. The FIR was lodged based […]
Forest Department Removes Unauthorized Tribal Shelters in Nagarhole Sanctuary
On June 18, 2025, officials from the forest and police departments jointly executed an operation to dismantle six unauthorised dwellings erected by tribal inhabitants in the Atturu Kolli forest region of Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary. These structures were constructed on June 17, 2025, resulting in the felling of roughly 42 small trees. The authorities had issued […]
Wildlife Sanctuary Incident Sparks Conflict Between Farmers and Forest Officials
A recent incident at the Sharavati lion-tailed macaque wildlife sanctuary has sparked tension between farmers and forest officials. Four residents of Brahmana Keppige village were arrested on May 31 for allegedly entering the sanctuary with country-made firearms and hunting equipment. The forest officials claim they intercepted the group around midnight, while the villagers assert they […]
Monkey steals phone, examining the screen, mimicking phone calls
A mischievous monkey stole a mobile phone from a staff member at private hospital in Shivamogga and climbed a nearby tree. The primate’s antics drew a crowd as it sat on a branch for over an hour, holding the phone to its chest, examining the screen, and even mimicking phone calls. The monkey’s behavior sparked […]
Adventure gone awry: medical students rescued in Chikkamagaluru
Lost in the Woods: 11 Medical Students Rescued After Trekking Mishap As the sun dipped below the horizon, a group of medical students realized they were lost in the dense forest. Despite an early morning start, a wrong turn had led them deep into the woods. The group of five boys and six girls was […]
Knife Lodged in Cobra’s Body Removed
A black cobra accidentally ingested a 1-foot 2-inch knife at the residence of Govind Naik in Hegdegrama, Kumta taluk, Uttara Kannada district. The reptile had mistaken the unwashed meat-cutting knife for potential prey. The kitchen implement had vanished from its usual spot on the wall. The household members remained indoors, wary of the serpent in […]
Fear Ends: Forest Department Captures 9-Year-Old Tigress
Forest Department’s Rapid Response The Forest Department took immediate and decisive action following attacks by a 9-year-old tigress in the tribal hamlets of Ramayyanapodu and Bedaguli in Chamarajanagar district. The tigress attacked a resident named Ravi on Monday night, causing severe injuries. He received treatment at Chamarajanagar district hospital. The situation worsened on Tuesday morning […]
Adkabadka on the Loose: Capture Operation Underway in Kundapura Taluk
A lone male elephant, fitted with a radio collar, has ventured into Thirthahalli Taluk of Shivamogga district couple of days back and is now causing anxiety in the Hosangadi area of Kundapura Taluk, Udupi district. The pachyderm, which originated from Sakaleshpura and was previously in the Bhadra wildlife division in Chikkamagaluru, is locally known as […]
Senior IFS Officer R. Gokul Suspended Over HMT Forest Land Issue
A senior IFS officer, R. Gokul, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & DG (EMPRI) has been suspended for his alleged role in the HMT forest land issue. The suspension comes after the officer was found to have taken legal action without government permission, leading to a probe. The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms […]
Bandipur: ₹25,000 fine for forest faux pas
Tourists Cautioned: Bandipur Reserve Imposes ₹25,000 Fine for Forest Law Violations In a recent incident, the Bandipur Tiger Reserve authorities have taken strict action against two tourists who were found violating forest laws within the reserve. Two ( man and woman) residents of Bengaluru, were staying at a private resort in Bandipur and were caught […]