Forest Department
- Nov- 2024 -14 NovemberDH NEWS
Kerala Forest Department Flags Concerns Over Seaplane Service in Eco-Sensitive Mattupetty
The Kerala Forest Department has raised significant concerns over a recent seaplane test landing at Mattupetty in Idukki, warning that…
Read More » - Jul- 2024 -13 JulyDH Latest News
Karnataka Reports 11 Tiger Deaths in Six Months, Third Highest in India
Karnataka has reported 12 tiger deaths this year, slightly less than the previous year, raising concerns among wildlife conservationists and…
Read More » - Apr- 2024 -13 AprilDH Latest News
Forest Dept releases guidelines for Thrissur pooram; check
Amidst preparations for the Thrissur Pooram celebration, the Forest Department has released a circular outlining key instructions. Notably, attendees are…
Read More » - 12 AprilDH Latest News
Elephant trapped in Kothamangalam well, rescue ongoing
In Kothamangalam, an elephant fell into a well overnight, prompting immediate rescue efforts. Both the forest department and local police…
Read More » - Mar- 2024 -6 MarchDH Latest News
Wild elephant attack: Tribal woman dies in Thrissur
A 64-year-old tribal woman named Valsala tragically lost her life on Tuesday after being attacked by a wild elephant while…
Read More » - Feb- 2024 -17 FebruaryDH Latest News
Dawn-to-Dusk Hartal in Wayanad due to Human-Animal Conflicts
Wayanad district in Kerala witnessed a dawn-to-dusk hartal on Saturday, with shops closed and vehicles staying off the roads. The…
Read More » - Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryDH Latest News
Police team lost in Kerala forest, rescued
In northern Kerala, a 14-member police team engaged in a combing operation in a dense forest found themselves lost during…
Read More » - 10 JanuaryDH Latest News
Wildlife Warden Missing After Fatal Rajaji Park Accident in Uttarakhand
A test run of an interceptor vehicle in the Chilla Range of Rajaji Tiger Reserve Park turned tragic on Monday,…
Read More » - Dec- 2023 -3 DecemberDH Latest News
Government Takes Steps to Designate 364 Hectares in Chinnakanal as a Reserved Forest Area.
The government has taken significant steps towards declaring 364.39 hectares of land in Chinnakanal, Idukki district, as a reserve forest,…
Read More » - Nov- 2023 -5 NovemberDH Latest News
Authorities Confiscate 5.5kg Elephant Tusk from Ivory Smugglers in Wayanad
In a significant operation conducted by the Forest Department in Wayanad, a gang of ivory smugglers was apprehended, and a…
Read More » - 4 NovemberDH Latest News
Elephant Attack Claims Life of Wayanad Plantation Worker
A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday morning as a plantation laborer, Cholamala Kunjavaran, aged 58 and a resident of Elambilery,…
Read More » - Oct- 2023 -18 OctoberDH Latest News
Sandalwood Theft by Kannur’s Veerappans: Private Property Plunder
Kannur has recently witnessed a surge in incidents of sandalwood theft, primarily targeting trees on private properties. In the past…
Read More » - Sep- 2023 -25 SeptemberDH Latest News
Forest Dept Initiates Mission to Tranquilize Wayanad’s Problem Tiger Today
The Forest Department in Wayanad is facing a challenging mission, as they contemplate tranquilizing a tiger that has been causing…
Read More » - 17 SeptemberDH Latest News
Wayanad Wildlife Tigers: Aging Struggle for Survival
The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) and surrounding areas are facing significant challenges, including ageing tigers, deteriorating forests, declining prey numbers,…
Read More » - 12 SeptemberDH Latest News
Wayanad Forest Guide Tragically Killed by Elephant
A tragic incident occurred near Vellamunda, Mananthavady, as a forest department tourist guide, Nelliyanikott Thankachan, aged 50, lost his life…
Read More » - 4 SeptemberDH Latest News
Wayanad Forest Department Successfully Captures Elusive Tiger
The Forest Department faced a persistent challenge with elusive tigers causing havoc among the farmers residing in the jungle communities…
Read More » - Aug- 2023 -22 AugustDH Latest News
“Arikomban Thrives in KMTR: 75 Days of Safety, Health, and Adaptation”
After nearly four months and two translocations, the wild tusker named Arikomban appears to be adjusting comfortably to his new…
Read More » - 18 AugustDH Latest News
Mohanlal Summoned by Perumbavoor Court on Nov 3 in Ivory Possession Case
Actor Mohanlal is facing a summons to stand trial at the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Perumbavoor for his…
Read More » - Jul- 2023 -30 JulyDH Latest News
Brave Mother Sacrifices Life to Protect Daughter from Kerala Border Elephant Attack
A tragic incident unfolded in a forested village near the Tamil Nadu-Kerala border when a brave mother, Sunitha (42), sacrificed…
Read More » - 22 JulyDH Latest News
Steep drop in Kerala’s wild elephant and tiger populations.
Elephant and tiger populations in Kerala’s forests have undergone a significant decline, as reported by the Forest Department’s latest enumeration.…
Read More » - 17 JulyDH Latest News
Gavi adorned by a gentle white carpet of exquisite balsam blossoms
Gavi reopens after monsoon hiatus, welcoming nature enthusiasts to witness a stunning carpet of vibrant balsam flowers. Often called the…
Read More » - 14 JulyDH Latest News
Investigation underway as wild elephant discovered buried in Thrissur rubber plantation.
In a perplexing discovery, a wild elephant’s lifeless body was unearthed in a rubber plantation located in Chelakkara, Thrissur, stirring…
Read More » - 11 JulyDH Latest News
Over 280 elephants perish in Kerala over past 2.5 years
Elephants in Kerala’s forests face an alarming death toll, with a staggering 283 wild elephants perishing in just two-and-a-half years.…
Read More » - Jun- 2023 -25 JuneDH Latest News
Panavally village’s terrorizing tiger relocated to Wayanad’s dense forest
In a bid to address the escalating issue caused by a 10-year-old tiger in Panavally village, located in the Tirunelli…
Read More » - 23 JuneDH Latest News
Idukki District Collector orders removal of illegal tent camps in Chinnakanal.
District Collector Sheeba George has responded to concerns raised about alleged illegal tent camps in Idukki district by ordering an…
Read More » - 13 JuneDH Latest News
Riverside Havoc: Otters Fuel Human-Animal Conflict in Kozhikode
Stray dogs, wild boars, gaurs, and elephants are not the only animals causing conflicts in Kerala. Otters, small yet fierce,…
Read More » - May- 2023 -26 MayDH Latest News
Close Encounter: Arikomban Detected a mere 100m from Kumily’s Residential Area
Wild tusker Arikomban, who was recently moved from Idukki’s Chinnakanal to the Periyar wildlife sanctuary, has been sighted near Rosapookandam…
Read More » - 21 MayDH Latest News
Opposition Leader VD Satheesan supports bishops’ worry over wildlife attacks
Opposition leader V D Satheesan defended the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC) for expressing concerns about human-wildlife conflicts in Kerala.…
Read More » - 19 MayDH Latest News
Kerala to deploy specialized teams in gaur-affected zones
Kerala’s forest minister, A K Saseendran, announced the deployment of special squads in gaur-prone areas of the state. These squads…
Read More » - 13 MayDH Latest News
Kuruva’s bamboo rafting earns applause for prioritizing visitor safety
The Kuruva Island on the Kabani River is becoming increasingly popular with tourists, and the tourism department has taken measures…
Read More » - 3 MayDH Latest News
Arikomban rediscovered despite 24-hour radio collar signal loss
After a day-long search for Arikomban, the translocated wild elephant, the Kerala Forest Department finally received a signal from its…
Read More » - Apr- 2023 -30 AprilDH Latest News
Dr. Arun Zachariah confirms: Arikomban’s health unaffected by 5 tranquilizer shots.
After successfully capturing Arikomban, Dr. Arun Zachariah, the chief veterinary surgeon behind the mission, confirmed that the elephant has received…
Read More » - 30 AprilDH Latest News
Arikomban translocated to Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, 100 km away from Chinnakanal home
A wild tusker named Arikomban, notorious for terrorizing Idukki’s Chinnakanal and Shanthanpara regions for a decade, has been translocated to…
Read More » - 29 AprilDH Latest News
Chakkakomban’s interference impedes operation to tranquilize rogue tusker Arikomban.
On Saturday, a special taskforce led by Dr. Arun Zachariah successfully tranquilised the rogue wild tusker Arikomban. The tusker will…
Read More » - 29 AprilDH Latest News
South African forest department issues statement after two Cheetahs brought to India dies within a month
The South African Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has released a statement regarding the deaths of two…
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