Indian gaur died in accident accused at large
Shivamogga: A 15-year-old male wild Indian Gaur died in an accident on Friday on the Kalmane-Kammaradi road near Ramakrishnapur, Thirthahalli. The animal was later shifted to the Megaravalli Range office, where it breathed its last with severe injuries. It was bleeding profusely due to serious injuries to its head and legs. Eyewitnesses observed this and […]
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 […]
Karnataka Weather Update: Heavy Rains to Continue in Coastal and Malnad Regions
Karnataka was experiencing extensive rainfall as the monsoon approached. According to the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) data recorded at 8:30 am on May 26, 2025, several districts witnessed heavy to extremely heavy precipitation. In Kodagu district, Birunani within Virajpet taluk documented substantial rainfall measuring 274 mm. Additional locations in Kodagu, including Ponnampet […]
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 […]
Highway to Destruction: Shivamogga-Thirthahalli Project Sparks Outrage
Environmental activists in Shivamogga are strongly opposing the planned removal of 1249 trees along a 36-kilometer stretch of the Shivamogga-Thirthahalli national highway (NH 169). The project, situated within the Shettihalli reserve forest, has sparked widespread concern among local residents and environmental groups. Alleged Regulatory Violations Environmental advocates claim that the Forest Department and the National […]
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 […]
THE MYSTERY DEEPENS: Leopard Found Dead in Bhadravati.
A leopard’s lifeless body was discovered near Bhadravati, Barandur, on Monday morning, sparking suspicions of poaching. Forest department officials conducted a post-mortem examination under the supervision of the Bhadravati Veterinary Officer, revealing severe injuries as the cause of death. _Investigation Underway_ Bhadravati Division DCF Ashish Reddy revealed to the Rainland team that poachers might be […]
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.” […]
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 […]