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NewsVoir New Delhi [India], March 31: In wake of the recent outrage surrounding the painting of an elephant named Chanchal in Jaipur for a photoshoot made by Julia Buruleva, World Animal Protection has taken a grim view of the entire sequence of events that has led to this most unfortunate display of animal cruelty in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Jaipur in Rajasthan. This incident, yet again highlights the rampant abuse of captive elephants in Jaipur in Amer Fort and Haathi Gaon to cater t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: At least 523 people have been killed and 1,391 injured in attacks by wild animals, including elephants, across Odisha over the past three years, Forest, Environment and Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia informed the Assembly on Tuesday. Replying to a written question by BJP legislator Padmalochan Panda, the minister said 175 deaths and 408 injuries were reported in 2022-23. The figures rose to 186 deaths and 445 injuries in 2023-24. In 2024-25, 164 people lost their li ...Read More >
Jaipur, Mar 31 (PTI) A controversy has erupted after images of an elephant painted bright pink during a photo shoot in Jaipur by a Russian artist were circulated widely online, triggering criticism and raising concerns over animal welfare. The pachyderm died last month, her owner has confirmed, while officials said the photo shoot had no connection with her death. The photos and videos, originally shared in December 2025 by photographer Julia Buruleva, recently gained traction on social media, ...Read More >
Jaipur's 'pink' elephant died a month ago. Image Source: Julia Buruleva/ Instagram Just a few days ago, a Russian Photographer, Julia Buruleva, found herself in the middle of a major 'animal cruelty and animal abuse' controversy, after her 'pink' elephant photoshoot went viral on social media. If the name hasn't already been given away, allow us to explain: Buruleva, for a 'Jaipur and the city's vibrant colour-inspired' photoshoot, painted an elephant pink. The images later shared online showed ...Read More >
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress leader Atul Londhe Patil on Tuesday while highlighting Union Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks blaming Congress' inaction for ending Naxalism during its tenure, stated that the current government cannot do what the party has done. Speaking to ANI, while reflecting on the West Asia conflict, Patil mentioned that the current regime "surrendered" the Chabhar Port in Iran, which was brought by Congress. Also Read | CBI Court Sentences 6 Convic ...Read More >
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], March 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a Rs 3,300 crore Kaynes Semicon plant in Sanand, Gujarat on Tuesday marking a significant step in India's efforts to build a domestic semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem, Gujarat's Science and Technology Minister Arjun Modhwadia said on Monday. Speaking to ANI, Modhwadia said, "In the semiconductor manufacturing chain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will tomorrow inaugurate a Rs 3,300 crore Kaynes Semico ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 30 (ANI): Large industrial investments need to be complemented by strong growth in the MSME sector to ensure that economic gains reach common citizens, industrialist and DMK manifesto committee member Suresh Samantham told ANI, highlighting the importance of linking big industry with smaller enterprises. "The manifesto talks about bringing in huge investments for large industries, around Rs 18 lakh crore. But if these investments have to reach the common peop ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Mar 12 (PTI) Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre told the Legislative Assembly on Thursday that the increase in the population of wild animals like tigers and elephants, amid a decrease in forest cover in the state, is contributing to human-animal conflicts. The minister was responding to questions raised by MLAs, including Leader of the Opposition R Ashoka in the Assembly. "The number of animals has increased. In 1972, Bandipur had 12 tigers. Now, there are 175 tigers. Regardi ...Read More >
Six people, including four members of a family, were killed after a herd of elephants stormed into Ango Gondwar village under Churchu block of Hazaribagh district in the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, officials said. "The incident occurred around 2am in the Ango Gondwar Bhuiyan Toli village. The victims included two minor children, aged one-and-a-half and four years. One child died while undergoing treatment at the Sheikh Bhikhari Medical College and Hospital," a district administrat ...Read More >
Football legend Lionel Messi concluded his 'GOAT India Tour' with a visit to Delhi, expressing gratitude for India's love. He met ICC Chairman Jay Shah, receiving Indian cricket jerseys and an autographed bat. The tour, which included stops in Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, saw memorable interactions and some fan chaos. New Delhi [India], December 17: Argentina football icon Lionel Messi thanked India for its love and affection following the conclusion of his 'GOAT India Tour', which saw chaos ...Read More >
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway latest news: Once operational, the expressway will play a key role in easing congestion in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and reducing traffic on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other connecting highways. Delhi-Dehradun Expressway status, Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opening date: The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway has missed its deadline and is now expected to open soon for vehicular traffic. Once operational, the expressway will play a key role in ...Read More >
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday (December 17) that the Delhi-Dehradun expressway, which is expected to cut travel time between the two cities from around 6.5 hours to just two hours, will be opened to the public within the next 10-15 days. Currently, the travel time between the two cities is five to six hours. Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Gadkari said he has sought time from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inauguration of the 212-kilometre, six-lane access-contr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) The Delhi-Dehradun expressway, which will reduce travel time between the two cities to two hours from the existing 6.5 hours, will be open for public in the next 10-15 days, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the road transport and highways minister said he has sought time from Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the inauguration of the 212-kilometre 6-lane access controlled expressway. "In the next 10-15 days, the ...Read More >
Jamnagar, Dec 17 (PTI) Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre, in Gujarat's Jamnagar before ending his GOAT India Tour. According to sources, Messi, along with fellow football stars Luis Suarez and Rodrigo de Paul, reached Vantara on Tuesday evening at the invitation of industrialist Mukesh Ambani's family. At Vantara, Messi took a round of the wildlife facility founded by Mukesh Ambani's youngest son Anant Ambani, sources said. ...Read More >
A 21 year old man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand's Latehar district while stepping out at night. The incident triggered anger among villagers, who demanded urgent measures to prevent human elephant conflict and ensure safety Latehar: A 21-year-old man was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand's Latehar district, a forest official said on Monday. The incident occurred at Bhaisadon village under Balumath Police Station limits on Sunday night when Aryan ...Read More >
Ramgarh/Ranchi, Dec 17 (PTI) Five people, including two women, were trampled to death by wild elephants in separate incidents in Jharkhand over the past 24 hours, officials said on Wednesday. In Ramgarh district, three people died at Sirka forest area, while a 36-year-old person was killed at Jidu village in Ranchi's Angara, on Tuesday night, they said. "Some of the deceased are yet to be identified. Two quick response teams (QRTs) and forest guards are tracking the movement of elephant herds ...Read More >
Jamnagar, Dec 16 (PTI) Global football icon Lionel Messi on Tuesday visited Vantara, a wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre in Jamnagar, where he participated in traditional rituals and interacted with conservation teams at the facility founded by Anant Ambani. Messi, accompanied by his Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, was accorded a traditional welcome, featuring folk music, floral greetings and a ceremonial 'Aarti'. During the visit, Messi toured Vant ...Read More >
Jamnagar: Global football icon Lionel Messi on Tuesday visited Vantara, wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and conservation centre founded by Anant Ambani, where he took part in traditional rituals, toured animal care facilities and interacted with conservation teams. Messi, accompanied by Inter Miami teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, was accorded a traditional welcome featuring folk music, floral greetings and a ceremonial aarti. He also participated in temple rituals, offering prayers f ...Read More >
Mysuru: Two days after the mother tigress was rescued on the borders of Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, near Hunsur, foresters successfully rescued all four of her cubs early on Sunday morning. The cubs, aged about 5 months, will be reunited with the mother at Koorgahalli Rehabilitation Centre in Mysuru.The cubs were found in Gowdanakatte village in Hanagodu forest section of Hunsur forest division. The tigress, aged about 10 years, was captured around midnight on Nov 27 following complaints of freque ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: Four tiger cubs hidden deep inside a maize field were successfully traced and rescued by the Forest Department after two days of relentless search operations. The incident was reported at Gowdanakatte village in Hanagodu hobli, Hunsur taluk, where the cubs -- estimated to be three to four months old -- were found crying with hunger inside the field belonging to farmer Ravikumar. Their rescue brought much- needed relief to the villagers of Gowdanakatte and neighbouring areas, who ...Read More >
Bokaro (Jharkhand), Nov 17 (PTI) A 45-year-old woman was trampled to death by a herd of elephants in Jharkhand's Bokaro district, a forest official said on Monday. The incident occurred at Kharkanda village, located in a dense forest under Jageshwar Bihar police outpost, on Sunday night. The herd also damaged several houses in the village, he said. The deceased has been identified as Sanjho Devi. Divisional forest officer (DFO) Sandeep Shinde said a herd of 42 elephants was roaming within the ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again demonstrated its commitment towards wildlife conservation and safe train operations in elephant-prone areas, officials said on Monday. NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that due to the vigilance and timely action of alert loco pilots and staff, several elephants were recently saved from possible accidents in different sections under the NFR jurisdiction. He said that Jitendr ...Read More >
MALIGAON, 10 Nov: Several elephants were recently saved from possible accidents due to the vigilance and timely action of alert loco pilots and staff in different sections under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). On 10 October, tower wagon driver Jitendra Kumarduring his run noticed two elephants crossing the railway track between Rajabhatkhawa and Kalchini section of the Alipurduar division. Acting swiftly and responsibly, he applied the brakes and brought the tower wagon to a complete halt ...Read More >
India's Vantara Sets a Global Benchmark: CITES endorses Transparency, Ethics and Scientific Rigor in Private Conservation In a rare commendation from international regulators, India's Vantara initiative has earned high praise from the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), marking a milestone in private-sector conservation. Following detailed inspections and document reviews, CITES concluded that Vantara's Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre and the Radh ...Read More >
BELAGAVI: Two day after Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre sought a report from the forest department about the death of two elephants that were electrocuted near Sullagali forest in Khanapur taluk on Sunday, the department has registered a case under the Wildlife Protection Act against two farmers allegedly responsible for the electrocution of elephants. The case has been filed at the Nagargali Zone Forest Office. Additionally, a notice has been issued to the HESCOM department following reports of ...Read More >
DELHI -- A rodent-borne virus led to the death of the only African elephant at the zoo in India's capital Delhi, officials have told the BBC. Shankar, a 29-year-old male, died on 17 September after spending much of his life in isolation. The cause of his death wasn't known at the time. Now, an autopsy has revealed that the elephant tested positive for encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV), Delhi Zoo director Sanjeet Kumar said. EMCV is known to cause fatal inflammation of the heart and sometimes ...Read More >
Agartala: Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday said Tripura has made significant progress in renewable energy generation despite financial and geographical constraints, producing 48.25 MW of green energy so far. The state has set an ambitious target of achieving 500 MW of clean energy generation by 2030, he said. Speaking at a regional conference of power ministers, Nath said the state has been working to reduce dependence on conventional gas-based power generation, which has become increas ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma on Thursday said that the Ministry of Railways and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) have been requested to construct underpasses along stretches that fall under the state's elephant corridor to reduce the growing incidents of man-elephant conflict. Speaking to reporters, Debbarma said that Tripura's elephant corridor once extended up to Chittagong in Bangladesh, where the lush forest cover provid ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: A 10-year-old girl was killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion in the Digha-Tilaposi stretch of the Saranda forest in West Singhbhum on Tuesday.West Singhbhum SP Amit Renu said, "Siria Herenj of Digha village had gone to the forest to collect leaves and firewood. She inadvertently stepped on a pressure-triggered IED and suffered grave injuries. Her legs were severely damaged. Jaraikela police and other security forces went to the spot, but the girl could not be saved ...Read More >
Pilibhit (UP), Oct 28 (PTI) Two wild elephants destroyed hundreds of acres of crops in a village here on Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to launch efforts to guide them to safety. Divisional Forest Forest (DFO) of Social Forestry, Bharat Kumar DK told reporters that the movement of elephants from Nepal has been observed in the Bisalpur area. Two teams are continuously monitoring them. A team from Bareilly has also been deployed and a team from Wildlife SOS, comprising trained mahouts an ...Read More >
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