elephants

Madhya Pradesh government appoints new PCCF wildlife weeks after BTR elephant deaths

Sen replaces V K N Ambade, who took charge as PCCF (wildlife) just three months ago. Ambade will serve as the managing director of the MP State Forest Development Corporation (MPSFDC), the official said.

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Madhya Pradesh government appoints new PCCF wildlife weeks after BTR elephant deaths

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3 forest personnel suspended after elephant deaths in Odisha's Sambalpur

Two suspected poachers have been detained, while a search is underway for two other accused, officials said.

19 November 2024, 10:22 IST

3 forest personnel suspended after elephant deaths in Odisha's Sambalpur

19 November 2024, 10:22 IST

Three elephants die of electrocution in Odisha's Sambalpur

From prima facie, it seems that the elephants came in contact with a live power line laid by poachers to trap wild boars to protect crops, official said.

18 November 2024, 08:24 IST

Three elephants die of electrocution in Odisha's Sambalpur

18 November 2024, 08:24 IST

Life of captive elephant akin to being in Nazi extermination camp: Kerala High Court

'We do not believe that there is any essential religious practice of any religion that mandates the use of elephants in festivals,' a bench of Justices A K Jayasankaran Nambiar and Gopinath P observed.

14 November 2024, 21:24 IST

Life of captive elephant akin to being in Nazi extermination camp: Kerala High Court

14 November 2024, 21:24 IST

After death of 10 jumbos at tiger reserve, Madhya Pradesh govt forms advisory panel for better management of wild elephants

On October 29, four wild elephants were found dead in Sankhani and Bakeli under the Khalil range of the BTR, while four others died on October 30 and two on October 31.

07 November 2024, 06:59 IST

After death of 10 jumbos at tiger reserve, Madhya Pradesh govt forms advisory panel for better management of wild elephants

07 November 2024, 06:59 IST

Odisha forests overcrowded with elephants: Official

According to a study by IISc, a maximum of 1,700 elephants can reside in different forests of Odisha sustainably. However, nearly 2,100 elephants are there in the state.

06 November 2024, 10:02 IST

Odisha forests overcrowded with elephants: Official

06 November 2024, 10:02 IST

Elephant deaths: MP officials to be sent for training in states with high jumbo population

The move comes as part of the MP government's efforts to enhance measures for the protection of jumbos in the state.

06 November 2024, 04:53 IST

Elephant deaths: MP officials to be sent for training in states with high jumbo population

06 November 2024, 04:53 IST

After Madhya Pradesh, Odisha sees 'unnatural' deaths of 50 elephants in 2024: Report

Calling it an 'alarming' matter, State Forest Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia has raised questions about the safety of the elephants.

04 November 2024, 10:02 IST

After Madhya Pradesh, Odisha sees 'unnatural' deaths of 50 elephants in 2024: Report

04 November 2024, 10:02 IST

Elephant deaths in MP: 2 Bandhavgarh reserve officials suspended for lapses

Action has been taken against reserve director Gaurav Choudhary and in-charge assistant conservator of forest (ACF) officer Fateh Singh Ninama for alleged lapses. The reserve has drawn national attention following the deaths of 10 elephants in about 72 hours.

03 November 2024, 20:15 IST

Elephant deaths in MP: 2 Bandhavgarh reserve officials suspended for lapses

03 November 2024, 20:15 IST

How Kodo millet consumption killed 10 elephants in Madhya Pradesh

The autopsy of the carcasses has pointed to toxicity along with huge quantities of kodo millets in their stomachs, as per officials.

03 November 2024, 17:31 IST

How Kodo millet consumption killed 10 elephants in Madhya Pradesh

03 November 2024, 17:31 IST