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Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Topic: elephant deaths

81 elephants have died after being hit by trains in 6 years, Centre tells Lok Sabha

The MoEFCC, in coordination with the Ministry of Railways, has taken several measures to prevent elephant deaths, MoS of Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh says.

MP govt’s plan to curb human-elephant conflict includes a radio show, WhatsApp alerts & a control room

In Madhya Pradesh, where elephant population is rising, peaceful co-existence is a challenge. Programmes are also being started to guide villagers on what to do during elephant encounters.

A Bandhavgarh elephant calf strayed 50 km after deaths of herd members. Rescued, but ‘refusing food’

Unable to feed himself, traumatised calf rescued from Guda Khurd village after he wandered far from reserve. It is believed his mother was among the 10 elephants that died there.

Bandhavgarh elephants might have eaten fungus-infected millets. How ‘kodo poisoning’ can prove fatal

Kodo millets can develop fungus during rains, which can be toxic for humans & animals. Crop-raiding elephants are susceptible to such natural poisoning, ecologist says.

Which elephant will lead Mysuru Dasara procession—torture vs tradition clash in Karnataka

The state has no record of the number of elephants killed during capture operations. Now, the govt wants to revive khedda, an older and more brutal practice of taming wild elephants.

Coimbatore villagers worship and fear elephants. Deadly conflict has death toll on both sides

In Tamil Nadu, 29 elephant have been electrocuted to death and 152 humans have been killed. All in the same period.

At least 5 elephants died of electrocution in Tamil Nadu in 20 days. Govt to crack down on ‘illegal fences’

According to govt data, there have been 29 tusker deaths since 2019 in TN alone. Madras HC has summoned chief wildlife warden to explain electrocution deaths of 4 elephants in Dharmapuri.

What new wildlife bill says & why it has animal rights groups worried about elephants

Experts have raised objections over the clause allowing transfer or transport of a captive elephant for “religious or any purpose” by anybody having a valid certificate of ownership.

Before desi cow exam, Indians should study how to not kill dolphins and elephants for fun

The viral video of men killing a dolphin in UP shows such acts of bestiality are committed with no real motive, or just for fun — which makes it even scarier.

Assam village raided by police, state forest dept after fire-wielding mob attacks elephants

Forest officials say 6-7 elephants were injured in the attack in Golaghat. Residents say the animals destroyed paddy fields and accused forest officials of failing to keep herd away.

On Camera

Corruption, nepotism, and a hit-and-run—how Gen Z anger spilled onto Nepal’s streets

Here is a serious lesson on not to underestimate the power of the young generation, who see the future better than older cohorts. They are frustrated with the ruling class that failed Nepal after 1990 and again after the 2006 mass movement.

What happens to Haryana real estate agents now? Govt agency HSVP to act as broker, take commissions

Gurugram: Stirring a storm in Haryana's real estate circles, the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP)—the state's urban development agency—has taken on the role of...

Denmark tweaks its banned exports list, delivery of critical system for Tejas MK 1A starts 

HAL has produced 10 Tejas Mk 1A and is now awaiting further deliveries of engines from American firm GE—delayed by two and half years, so far.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?