Tag: Forest Department

Triple urban tigresses roaming near Mysuru raise concerns
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Triple urban tigresses roaming near Mysuru raise concerns

December 13, 2023

Forest staff on the edge as tiger cubs move freely, eluding capture operation By M.T.  Yogesh Kumar Mysore/Mysuru: In an unexpected turn of events, three one-and-a-half-year-old female tiger cubs have made appearances in three distinct locations near the cultural city of Mysuru, leaving Forest Department personnel puzzled and on high alert. Dubbed the ‘triple urban…

Officials collect info, scan social media for file photos in Mysuru
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Officials collect info, scan social media for file photos in Mysuru

October 28, 2023

Recovered wildlife artefacts to be sent to Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun for forensic analysis Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department officials are actively gathering intelligence reports on individuals wearing tiger claw pendants in Mysuru and conducting raids on homes and individuals based on the information they receive. Social media, in particular, is being closely monitored…

Deputy Range Forest Officer arrested for wearing tiger claw pendant
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Deputy Range Forest Officer arrested for wearing tiger claw pendant

October 28, 2023

Bengaluru: The Forest Department on Friday suspended the Deputy Range Forest Officer (DRFO) of Kalasa in Chikkamagaluru district and arrested him for allegedly possessing a tiger claw pendant, officials said. The action was taken following an official complaint lodged by activists Supreeth and Abdul Khader against Darshan Kumar, the DRFO, after a purported photo of…

Increase Karnataka’s forest cover to 33%: CM
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Increase Karnataka’s forest cover to 33%: CM

October 8, 2023

69th Wildlife Week concludes, people striving to save green cover felicitated Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Minister Siddharamaiah urged the Forest Department to take measures to increase the forest cover from the current 22 percent to the recommended 33 percent. He emphasised that conserving forest areas and wildlife is a collective responsibility, and the Forest Department plays a…

Safari tourists to get insurance cover at Bandipur, Nagarahole
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Safari tourists to get insurance cover at Bandipur, Nagarahole

October 8, 2023

Mysuru: In a pioneering move, the Forest Department has introduced insurance coverage for tourists embarking on safaris in forest vehicles within the Nagarahole and Bandipur Tiger Reserves. Karnataka, a State renowned for its rich biodiversity, has a long history of wildlife tourism activities in the Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves. Given the regular influx of…

Making Chamundi Hill a litter-free zone: Forest officers collect Rs. 66,500 penalty from violators in 24 days
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Making Chamundi Hill a litter-free zone: Forest officers collect Rs. 66,500 penalty from violators in 24 days

October 1, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: The Forest Department’s efforts to impose penalties for littering and waste dumping on Chamundi Hill are yielding positive results, with the Department collecting Rs. 66,500 from Sept. 6 to Sept. 29 — 24 days. In August this year, the Department issued a notification announcing a ban on littering and implementing various restrictions atop Chamundi…

National Forest Martyrs Day-2023
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National Forest Martyrs Day-2023

September 11, 2023

Forest Dept. plays commendable role to save nature: City Police Chief Mysore/Mysuru: City Police Commissioner B. Ramesh said, “Service of Forest Department is immeasurable, especially when the bird and animal species are going extinct. Hence to preserve nature for posterity, the Forest Department is doing a commendable job.” Participating in the National Forest Martyrs Day…

Man arrested for killing 24 Cormorant and Egret chicks
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Man arrested for killing 24 Cormorant and Egret chicks

August 9, 2023

Mysore/Mysuru: Forest Department officials have arrested a man for destroying nests and killing 24 Cormorant and Egret chicks. The incident has taken place at Sinduvalli village in the taluk. Cormorant and Egret birds had built nests on a Peepal Tree at the village where they had laid eggs and had hatched them. But the man,…

Man arrested for poisoning leopard
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Man arrested for poisoning leopard

June 23, 2023

The accused had laced the carcass of his pet dog with poison to kill the leopard which had killed his pet Gundlupet: Forest Department personnel have arrested a man on charges of poisoning a four-year-old female leopard. The accused had laced the carcass of his pet  dog with poison with the ulterior motive to kill…

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