Mumbai, July 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Tuesday informed the Legislative Council that an in-depth investigation is underway into the wildlife poisoning incident in the Chaurakund forest range under the Sipna Wildlife Division of the Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati district. Extensive preventive measures are being implemented to avoid such occurrences in the future. The discussion was initiated through a calling-attention motion moved by member Milind Narvekar, with act…
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Kathmandu, July 5 (IANS) Nepal is moving ahead with plans to establish its first-ever Tiger Sanctuary in Chitwan National Park in the southern district of Chitwan to provide a natural habitat for rescued and ‘problematic tigers’ while promoting eco-tourism. ‘Problematic tigers’ are those that pose a direct threat to human safety — often older or injured animals that are unable to hunt natural prey.Nepal’s tiger population nearly tripled to 355 individuals in 2022 from a baseline of 121 in 2009,…
Amaravati, June 30 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai and discussed tiger conservation measures in the Eastern Ghats. Pawan Kalyan, who was in Delhi for a medical check-up, met Fadnavis at his official residence.According to a statement from the Deputy Chief Minister’s office here, the two leaders had productive discussions regarding tiger conservation in the Eastern Ghats.Pawan Kalyan, who is also mini…
Mumbai, June 23 (IANS) In a major move to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik announced in the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday that the state government has drafted a proposal to provide permanent government jobs to the next of kin of citizens killed in wild animal attacks. The decision will be implemented immediately upon receiving clearance from the state cabinet.In an unusual measure to ensure carnivores find enough prey within forest limits and do not st…
Thiruvananthapuram, June 8 (IANS) BJP state president and MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Monday accused successive LDF and UDF governments of failing to address the growing threat of human-wildlife conflict in Kerala, alleging that people in the state’s hilly regions are being left to face repeated attacks without adequate protection.Chandrasekhar said five people had lost their lives in wildlife attacks in Kerala in the past two weeks alone, but the government had failed to take effective preven…
Bhopal, April 27 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is set to achieve another landmark in wildlife conservation as Chief Minister Mohan Yadav prepares to launch the wild buffalo reintroduction programme on Tuesday (April 28, 2026). Following the global attention received by the cheetah project, this initiative aims to restore a species that has been extinct in the state for over a hundred years.The programme will officially begin in the Supkhar and Topla regions of Balaghat district, where Chief Minister Moh…
Noida, March 10 (IANS) After two thrilling weeks of top-tier polo, the Jindal Polo Spring Season advances to its third tournament, the Carlos Gracida Memorial Cup (6 Goals), taking place from March 11th to 15th, 2026, at the Jindal Polo Estate in Noida.The tournament honours the legacy of the legendary polo player Carlos Gracida, celebrated as one of history’s greatest figures in the sport. Renowned for his exceptional skill and multiple U.S. Open Polo Championship wins, the Memorial Cup commemo…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in marking World Wildlife Day, reaffirming India’s commitment to conservation, sustainable practices and the protection of natural habitats. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of preserving biodiversity and acknowledged the efforts of those working to safeguard wildlife.“World Wildlife Day is about celebrating the incredible faunal diversity that enriches our planet and susta…
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik on Wednesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 41 tigers died in the state in 2025 due to various causes, including natural reasons, accidents, electrocution, and poaching.In a written reply to a question raised in the Assembly, the minister said that of the total deaths, 28 were due to natural causes, eight occurred in accidents, four were caused by electrocution, and one tiger was killed by poachers.The question sought details …
Jabalpur, Feb 25 (IANS) Complying with Madhya Pradesh High Court’s order, the field Director of Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) on Wednesday submitted a detailed report on the death of tigers in the reserves or adjacent areas since November 2025. In its 30-page report, the BTR submitted that a total of eight tigers have died between November 2025 and February 24, 2026. Out of the total, four tigers died inside the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) and four others in the neighbouring territ…