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The Khammam Forest Department has introduced an online e-POR (electronic Panchanama of Offence Report) system, modelled on police FIR mechanisms, to digitise forest offence documentation and strengthen law enforcement.

Kolkata witnessed an scene as an elephant entered a polling station queue in Jhargram before West Bengal’s first phase elections, briefly alarming voters. Forest officials safely removed the animal, restoring order, while voting proceeded under heavy security across 152 constituencies

Karnataka has made nature guides mandatory for trekking on forest routes under a new SOP. The move aims to improve safety following recent incidents, with rules on registration, group size, communication, and environmental protection measures for trekkers

A wooden bridge near Puligundala Waterfalls in Khammam has been built by the forest department to improve trekker safety and boost eco-tourism, enhancing visitor experience while preserving the natural environment and promoting sustainable tourism practices

In Sidhauna village near Dudhwa National Park, a leopard suspected of killing seven-year-old Simran was captured after a three-day operation. Officials used bait, night-vision, and drones to trap the animal, which is now under veterinary examination before authorities decide its release

A black buck was injured after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while crossing NH-65 at Digwal in Kohir mandal on Monday. It was later rescued by the forest officials

A wild elephant strayed into Ranchi’s Hawai Nagar area on Friday morning, causing panic among residents. Forest officials deployed a team to drive it back safely. Authorities heightened safety measures amid rising concerns over man-elephant conflict fatalities in Jharkhand

Six people, including four family members, were trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Hazaribag district. The herd, roaming across Bokaro, Ramgarh and Hazaribag, had caused earlier casualties, officials said. A seriously injured child is hospitalised

A male tiger, around 10 years old, attacked calves in Ibrahimpur village, Yadadri Bhuvanagiri. Forest Department teams are monitoring camera traps, analyzing tiger scat, and urging villagers to report any sightings as the tiger moves from Peddapalli and Siddipet.

A 45-year-old woman survived a leopard attack in Beed, Maharashtra, after her thick scarf protected her neck. She sustained minor injuries and is stable; authorities plan camera traps and may set up a cage if the threat continues

Olive Ridley turtle nesting is picking up along Tamil Nadu’s delta coast after a delayed start, with over 9,000 eggs secured in Mayiladuthurai and Nagapattinam, as improving sea conditions and the new moon are expected to boost activity

At least six people, including four from a family, were killed in fresh wild elephant attacks in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district. The tusker has killed 13 people in two days, prompting forest teams to launch operations to drive it away

The State government has prepared plans to develop a six-kilometre Kondagattu Giri Pradakshina road with lighting, parking and basic facilities. The project includes a ghat road stretch and requires forest land, for which clearances are being processed.

The Forest department has objected to district administrations approving Indiramma Houses on forest land without its consent, triggering complaints from MLAs. Officials warned that allowing such construction would encourage encroachments and undermine conservation efforts in tiger reserve areas.

BNHS and Maharashtra Forest Department tagged 15 long-billed vultures at Melghat Tiger Reserve to track movements, survival, and behavior. Solar-powered GSM and satellite tags were used, supporting conservation efforts and reintroduction of vultures into the wild

The Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Telangana government, securing 102 acres of forest land in Sahebnagar Kalan. Retired officer K Buchi Rami Reddy and others were praised for exposing fabricated documents and helping the forest department win the prolonged legal battle

Despite the arrival of at least two male tigers in Mancherial district, forest officials say tiger breeding may take another two years as the two resident tigresses are yet to attain biological maturity, delaying hopes of cubs in the region

A leopard entered a residential society in Thane, Maharashtra, injuring two to three people. Forest Department and Sanjay Gandhi National Park teams launched a rescue operation, monitoring the animal closely and urging residents to stay indoors and avoid crowding

Five people, including two women, were killed in separate elephant attacks in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh and Ranchi districts within 24 hours. Forest officials deployed quick response teams to track roaming herds as authorities urged people to avoid approaching wild elephants

A 21 year old man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand’s Latehar district while stepping out at night. The incident triggered anger among villagers, who demanded urgent measures to prevent human elephant conflict and ensure safety