HMT Denotification Case: Minister Khandre Recommends Suspension of IFS Officer
Bengaluru, May 30: Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre announced that action has been recommended against four officials, including two retired IAS and IFS officers and two serving IFS officers, in connection with the denotification of HMT forest land valued at over ₹14,000 crore. In a press conference, Khandre stated, “Despite the land […]
Bhadra Wildlife Officials Accused of Cover-Up in Elephant’s Death
Environmentalists tracking the investigation into the death of a wild elephant in Chikkamagaluru have expressed outrage over the inaccuracies in the preliminary inquiry conducted by the Bhadra Tiger Reserve authorities. In mid-September, the skeleton of a wild elephant was discovered near Aldara-Byrapura, in the backwaters of Bhadra, within the Lakkavalli range of the Bhadra Tiger […]
ELEPHANTS UNDER THREAT: Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary Faces Neglect and Electrocution Deaths
*Conservation Crisis: Activists Sound Alarm Over Growing Elephant Deaths* Environmental activists have sounded the alarm over the growing threat to elephants in Shettihalli Wildlife Sanctuary, following the tragic electrocution death of a young male elephant. The incident occurred on November 5, 2024, in Veeragarana Bairanakoppa, where the elephant had wandered into a cornfield and came […]
Yash’s Toxic Film Shoot Under Scanner: Illegal Tree Felling in Bengaluru’s Peenya Plantation
The Karnataka Forest Minister, Eshwar B Khandre, has ordered an investigation into allegations of illegal tree felling in Bengaluru’s Peenya Plantation, where Yash’s upcoming film “Toxic” is being shot. The 599-acre Peenya Plantation, spread over areas 1 and 2, was originally reserved as a forest area, as per a gazette notification. However, in the 1960s, […]
Mamadapur Forest Renamed as Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji Biodiversity Heritage Site
Karnataka’s Forest, Ecology, and Environment Minister, Eshwar B. Khandre, has announced the renaming of the 1,494-acre and 38-gunta forest area in Vijayapura district’s Mamadapur village to “Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji Biodiversity Heritage Site”. This decision honors Shri Siddeshwara Swamiji’s significant contributions to environmental conservation and community welfare through his spiritual teachings. Key Highlights: Conservation Significance: The […]
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, […]
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 […]
Karnataka Reopens Trekking Paths with online Booking System
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar B. Khandre has announced that trekking activities in the state, which were previously suspended, will resume tomorrow, October 3. This decision comes after thousands of people visited the Kumar Parvata trekking path on January 26 and 27. To manage the large number of trekkers and ensure safety, the forest department will […]
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