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Tribal settlement sparks row in Nagarahole wildlife zone
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Tribal settlement sparks row in Nagarahole wildlife zone

June 16, 2025

Deadlock in Athuru Kolli settlement: Forest Dept. says illegal; tribals say ancestral By M.T. Yogesh Kumar Fifty-two tribal families have recently settled deep inside the Athuru Kolli forest, a dense and wildlife-rich area within the Balekovu Division of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, under the Kutta Range in Kodagu district. Despite the dangers posed by elephants, tigers, leopards…

Nagarahole Tiger Reserve safari timings, tariffs revised
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Nagarahole Tiger Reserve safari timings, tariffs revised

June 3, 2025

Mysuru: To enhance visitor experience and manage crowd flow, the Forest Department has revised the safari timings and prices at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, effective June 1. The changes apply to all three safari centres in the Tiger Reserve Antharsanthe zone: Kakanakote (Dammanakatte), Veeranahosahalli in Hunsur taluk  and Nanachi Gate near Kutta in Kodagu district. Among…

Birthday in the Wild
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Birthday in the Wild

May 16, 2025

Deputy CM celebrates 63rd birthday at Kabini H.D. Kote: Amidst the usual political bustle and controversies, Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stepped away from the spotlight on Wednesday evening to celebrate his 63rd birthday amidst the serene wilderness of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. Shivakumar, accompanied by his wife Usha Shivakumar, daughter Aisshwarya D.K.S. Hegde, and son…

Saving Nagarahole: Water tankers step in as several lakes run dry
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Saving Nagarahole: Water tankers step in as several lakes run dry

March 9, 2025

Forest Department initiates measures to ensure that rich wildlife survives in sun-scorched terrain Mysuru: As temperatures soar, the forests of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve are feeling the brunt of the heat. Drying lakes and parched landscapes have prompted urgent measures to ensure that the region’s rich wildlife, from majestic tigers to towering elephants, does not suffer…

Woman trailblazer leads wildlife conservation efforts
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Woman trailblazer leads wildlife conservation efforts

March 9, 2025

By M.T. Yogesh Kumar P.A. Seema is the first woman to hold the post of Director, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Prioritising the well-being of frontline staff while safeguarding the rich wildlife of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, several initiatives have been implemented to prevent man-wildlife conflicts, stated P.A. Seema, Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve. In an exclusive interview…

Research students carry out ‘Haadi’ studies
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Research students carry out ‘Haadi’ studies

March 8, 2025

Mysuru: Research students from various universities who are taking part in research capacity building workshop being held at the city’s Karnataka State Tribal Research Institute (KSTRI), visited some of the Haadis (Tribal Hamlets) in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve area recently and interacted with the tribal population living in hamlets. During the interaction, the research students learnt…

Abundant wildlife sightings at Nagarahole beckon tourists
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Abundant wildlife sightings at Nagarahole beckon tourists

February 23, 2025

Mysuru: Tourists and wildlife photographers going on a safari at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve Forest are a happy lot following abundant sightings of wild animals including elephants and tigers. Tourists, who went on a safari from Kakanakote Safari Centre in H.D. Kote taluk limits recently, enjoyed the sighting of a tiger, elephants, herd of deer and…

Health camp for Forest Guards at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
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Health camp for Forest Guards at Nagarahole Tiger Reserve

December 8, 2024

Mysuru: Beru Seva Trust, in collaboration with BGS-Global Institute of Medical Science, had organised a health check-up camp for Forest Guards of the Nagarahole and Kallalla Wildlife Zones in Nagarahole Tiger Reserve recently. The camp underscored the need for holistic health care for Forest personnel, who play a critical role in safeguarding natural ecosystems. Addressing…

Nagarahole Tiger Reserve gets first woman Director
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Nagarahole Tiger Reserve gets first woman Director

August 17, 2024

Mysore/Mysuru: Indian Forest Service (IFS) Officer P.A. Seema from Ponnampet in Kodagu district has made history as the first woman Director of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve (Project Tiger), a region renowned for its rich wildlife, including tigers and elephants.  Her appointment marks a significant milestone, as this is the first time a woman has been assigned…

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