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In Rajanna-Sircilla, a dog was found dead in Gorillala, Rudrangi mandal, allegedly killed by a leopard while guarding livestock. The owner alerted forest officials

Tension prevailed in Kalvapalli village of SS Tadvai mandal in Mulugu district after podu farmers clashed with forest officials who attempted to dig trenches. Farmers claimed they have been cultivating the land for 25 years and demanded an immediate halt to the activity

An elusive tiger attacked and killed cattle in Siddipet’s Ghanapur, Akkenapally, and Baswapuram villages over the weekend. Forest officials are tracking the predator using pugmarks and camera traps to prevent further livestock losses.

A leopardess carcass was found in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve, likely killed by a tiger, forest officials said. Evidence such as bite marks, pug marks, and drag marks indicated a big cat attack; the carcass was disposed of per protocol 

Forest officials in Karimnagar have confirmed the movement of a tiger near Rukmapur village in Choppadandi mandal after pugmarks were found in agricultural fields. The animal, believed to be a male aged three to four years, had earlier been sighted near Bahaddurkhanpet and Vedugatta villages.

A migrant tigress that entered the Kawal Tiger Reserve core in late November has now moved into Khanapur division in Nirmal district. Forest officials are tracking her movement through Dasturabad and Kaddampeddur ranges while sensitising villagers and ensuring safe passage for the big cat.

A spike in tiger movement in Mancherial forests — including four migrant tigers from Maharashtra — has led Forest officials to revise field timings and enforce stricter safety protocols. Staff have been told to avoid early-morning and late-evening entry due to heightened big-cat activity.

After nearly five years, a tiger has entered the Kawal Tiger Reserve in Mancherial, Telangana, delighting Forest officials. The tiger’s presence was confirmed after it killed a cow near Indanpalli village in Jannaram mandal. Officials believe it came from Kumram Bheem Asifabad district.

Forest officials in Mancherial booked two individuals for smuggling teak timber during night patrols in the Thadlapet range. Timber worth Rs 22,806 was seized. While two suspects were apprehended, two others remain absconding.

A tiger attack in Khadodi village, Adilabad, left four bullocks dead, triggering fear among locals. The animals, owned by farmer Tulasi Ram, were grazing near the forest when attacked. Forest officials suspect the tiger may have strayed from Maharashtra.

A tragic incident unfolded at the Upper Primary School in Zaheerabad, Medak district, where a 48-year-old government school teacher collapsed from a heart attack while teaching in the classroom.

Tribal residents of Dandepalli mandal in Mancherial staged a protest outside the Forest Range Officer’s office, alleging harassment through false cases over land cultivation near Dammannapet and Mamidigudem villages. They demanded withdrawal of cases and raised concerns over missing family members.

A fresh leopard sighting at Tirumala Dev Gutta hillock has triggered panic in Mahabubnagar, just days after forest officials captured a leopard that had eluded them for nearly three months. The earlier animal was shifted to Nehru Zoological Park for medical checks.

In Mancherial, tribals clashed with Forest officials after huts were dismantled and crops destroyed on 80 acres of alleged encroached land within Kawal Tiger Reserve. Sixteen women were detained, and media personnel protested restrictions on covering the conflict.

In a commendable show of public service, sixty forest department staffers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad donated blood to support patients with thalassemia and sickle cell disease.

After a 12-year ban, movement of heavy vehicles has been permitted in Kawal Tiger Reserve between 6 am and 9 pm, with toll charges levied for environmental regulation

A leopard sighting on the outskirts of Dharmapuri temple town has prompted forest officials to issue a public alert. Farmers reported spotting the leopard in paddy fields near Kamalapur Road, leading to an investigation by forest beat officer Jeevan and his team.

Clashes broke out between farmers and forest officials in Yellannanagar, Konijarla mandal, over podu lands. Farmers accused officials of uprooting cotton crops, while the forest department claimed encroachment. Both sides filed complaints with Konijarla police as tensions escalated

A total of 29 villagers have been arrested for attacking police and forest staff during a plantation drive in Adilabad's Keshavapatnam. A case of attempt to murder was filed against 30 persons. The prime accused remains absconding. More arrests are likely.

Forest officials in Kumram Bheem Asifabad allegedly abducted a farmer and left his wife alone in the forest, drawing criticism from former MLA Koneru Konappa. He demanded action and warned of public backlash if harassment of farmers continues.