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Thirty Satavahana University students participated in a nature walk at Kawal Tiger Reserve as part of Wildlife Week. Accompanied by faculty members and Forest Department officials, they observed animal pugmarks, scat, plant species and the landscape and learnt about birds
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The Forest department organised a nature walk at Kawal Tiger Reserve near Jannaram on Friday to mark Wildlife Week. Rallies were also held across several divisions, with forest staff, students, voluntary organisations and locals participating and raising awareness about wildlife conservation
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A two-day conference in Mancherial brought Forest and Tribal Welfare officials and NGOs together to discuss forest conservation, tribal livelihoods and human-animal conflict. Participants stressed value addition to forest products, sustainable development and greater coordination among departments.
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Several key roads passing through forests in Kumram Bheem Asifabad district remain narrow and badly damaged due to delayed forest clearances. Motorists face hardships every monsoon, while officials and public representatives continue to blame each other for the delay.
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Eight forest officials in Jannaram division of Kawal Tiger Reserve have been suspended in six months, affecting wildlife protection and conservation. Officials said staff shortages were making forest protection difficult, while illegal sand mining was drying streams and threatening wildlife
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Tribal rights organisation Tudumdebba has demanded the dismissal of Indanpalli Forest Range Officer Laxminarayana over the alleged assault on five tribal youths. The organisation warned of an agitation if action is not taken and sought a comprehensive inquiry into the incident.
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The National Tiger Conservation Authority has approved the reintroduction of tigers into Telangana's Kawal Tiger Reserve. Forest officials plan to relocate five tigers from Maharashtra after strengthening habitat conditions, aiming to revive the reserve's tiger population under the Centre's Vision 2047 roadmap.
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A trained sniffer dog named ‘Hunter’, deployed by the Telangana forest department, has become a crucial asset in tackling poaching and teak smuggling across Adilabad and neighbouring districts.
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Three villages in the core area of the Kawal Tiger Reserve are set to be relocated as part of efforts to improve tiger habitat. Forest officials also plan to strengthen prey availability, curb poaching and prevent encroachments to attract more tigers
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Unconfirmed reports of a tiger being shot dead by poachers along the Nizamabad‑Jagtial border have raised alarm among forest officials. With two tigers currently settled in the region, the Adilabad forest department is planning to rope in the police for intelligence support to strengthen anti‑poaching measures.
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A new study finds that Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve has enough prey to support over 35 tigers, but lacks a breeding population due to limited female dispersal and habitat fragmentation. Researchers stress the need for connectivity and conflict mitigation measures.
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A rare Red-necked falcon was sighted in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve, marking a significant avian record. Wildlife researchers say the finding highlights the region’s biodiversity value, while experts stress the importance of conserving forest habitats to protect raptor populations.
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The Telangana government’s proposed relocation of Chenchus from Amrabad Tiger Reserve raises serious constitutional and humanitarian concerns — Adivasis are forest custodians, not intruders
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A new study finds Kawal Tiger Reserve has enough prey to support over 35 tigers but lacks a breeding population. Experts stress the need for wildlife corridors, reduced human conflict, and possible assisted tiger dispersal for successful conservation.
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A wildlife biologist working in Kawal Tiger Reserve, Jogu Yellam, received a certificate of appreciation from the Telangana forest department for his contributions to wildlife protection and training staff in tiger monitoring on International Day for Forests.
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A camera trap in Kawal Tiger Reserve captured a rare moment of a sloth bear carrying two cubs on its back while walking along a forest track. Officials say such sightings are uncommon in the Telangana reserve
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A tiger that entered Telangana from Maharashtra two months ago has now been spotted in Jagtial district and is believed to be heading towards Kawal Tiger Reserve. Forest officials have alerted nearby villages and advised residents to take precautions.
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A Peregrine Falcon was spotted in the Kawal Tiger Reserve during the Asian Water Bird Survey, marking its first recorded appearance in five years. Wildlife researcher Dr Venkat Anagandhula photographed the bird perched on a mobile tower near Kistapur Lake.
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A male tiger from Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharashtra has trekked over 400 km across five districts, sparking panic after straying into Yadadri Bhongir. Forest officials confirmed the tiger is searching for a mate, using scent-marking and other signals to attract females.
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The Forest Department has intensified safety measures following reports of tiger movement in several districts. Expert committees, trap cages, trackers, thermal drones and camera traps have been deployed, while villagers have been advised to restrict movement in sensitive areas.
