Elephant Soft Release Center: Construction to Begin within 2 Months
The Karnataka government is set to commence construction of an elephant soft release center within the Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary in the next 1.5 to 2 months. This ₹53 crore project aims to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, particularly elephant-related issues, in Hassan, Kodagu, and Chikkamagaluru districts. Forest, Wildlife, and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre announced that a […]
Five New Wolf Cubs Born at Bankapura Sanctuary
The population of grey wolves at Bankapura wolf sanctuary in Koppal district has increased with the arrival of five new cubs. The sanctuary now houses approximately 40-45 Indian grey wolves. Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre highlighted that the Forest Department maintains vigilant protection of the 332-hectare sanctuary situated in the Gangavati wildlife […]
Wildlife Poacher Arrested in Bhadravati
In a significant crackdown on wildlife poaching, Bhadravati forest range officer Duggappa and his team apprehended a notorious poacher, Manjunath, from Arebilachi Camp. Manjunath and his associates were responsible for killing a Sambar deer in the Danavada forest. *The Incident* The poaching incident sparked a swift response from forest officials, who launched a manhunt to […]
Wild Bears Travel Miles in Search of Food and Trash
A wild bear was rescued from Danayakapura village of Holehonnuru near Kalabhairaveshwara temple, by Bhadravathi forest officials on Wednesday. The bear was attracted to food leftovers at the temple. Range Forest Officer Duggappa led the rescue effort and stated, “Wild bears travel miles for food. This bear likely sensed the temple’s offerings or lamp oil.” […]
Bhadra Dam Safety at Risk: Farmers Protest Jal Jeevan Mission Construction
Shivamogga: Local farmers are concerned about the safety of the Bhadra Dam due to the construction of a water purification plant under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Lakkavalli. Farmer leader K.T. Gangadhar warns that the plant’s location within the dam’s buffer zone violates norms and poses a significant threat. Gangadhar has sought Deputy Chief Minister […]
GUN THEFT ROCKS SHIVAMOGGA FOREST OFFICE: Accountability Questions Raised
A shocking gun theft has shaken the Sirigere forest range in Shivamogga, Karnataka. Pawan Achar, a driver at the Range Forest Officer (RFO) office, allegedly stole an official double-barrel gun and concealed it for two months. The gun went missing under the watch of DRFO Shivakumar, and its disappearance was only discovered in August by […]
HMT’s Forest Land Denotification: KANDRE Calls Out Illegal Move
Karnataka Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwara B Khandre has stated that denotification of forest land in HMT (Hindustan Machine Tools) possession is illegal. The land in question is located in Peenya Jalahalli Plantation, Survey Nos. 1 and 2. The minister’s stance comes after senior officials submitted an application to the Supreme Court seeking denotification, […]
Shettihalli Border Issue to be Resolved: Major Relief for Shivamogga.?
In a significant development, the State Wildlife Board, chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has approved the proposal to merge Choradenahalli State Forest and Kayithotlu minor Forest areas of Bhadravati division with the Bhadra Tiger Reserve Buffer area ¹ Additionally, the board has also approved the revised proposal for the Shettihalli, an area of 395.64 square […]
Khandre announced an elephant camp in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announced the establishment of an elephant camp in Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary to mitigate human-elephant conflicts in Shivamogga, Hassan, and Chikkamagaluru. Speaking at Bhadra Tiger Reserve’s silver jubilee celebration, Minister Khandre unveiled plans for the 2,000-hectare elephant camp, which will provide a secure habitat for rescued elephants. The area will be […]
Aranya Vihaara: Karnataka’s Eco-Trekking Website launched
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre announced that the state’s trekking paths will now have limited access to 300 trekkers per day to prevent environmental damage. Online tickets can be booked through the website https://aranyavihaara.karnataka.gov.in The decision comes after 5,000-6,000 tourists visited Kumara Parvatha on January 26 and 27, causing chaos. Key points: This move […]