Kerala High Court on Wednesday rejected the plea by the Forest Department to tranquilise and capture Arikomban, an elephant which has been known to stray into civilian areas in Chinnakkanal and other areas, and directed that it be kept in captivity at the Kodanadu elephant camp.
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday constituted an expert committee to give its opinion on the matter of catching and releasing Arikomban, a wild elephant that lives in a residential area.
"Recently, I met those brave daughters who had gone to Turkiye in the rescue mission after the disastrous earthquake there. They were a part of the NDRF unit. Their courage and efficiency is being talked about in the whole world," PM Modi said.
Bomman and Bellie, the stars of the Oscar-winning documentary The Elephant Whisperers, received a heartwarming welcome from the Indigo staff and the passengers on the flight.
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ashwini Kumar Choubey said that the Gaj Utsav 2023 celebrations aimed at rejoicing the nature-culture relationship in India would be inaugurated by the President of India on 7th April 2023.
Pradhan said, "Considering the critical situation in Odisha, we believe that the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change's intervention is vital. I request you to take immediate action in addressing this pressing issue to ensure the harmonious coexistence of humans and elephan
Congress MP, Karti Chidambaram wrote a letter to the Tamil Nadu government raising his concern over the recent deaths of elephants because of electrocution in the state in the last couple of months. Congress MP also asked the government to to share the details of funds allocated and utilise
The notice was issued by the divisional forest officer, Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, Kaziranga National Park, saying the Jeep Safari and Elephant Safari in all ranges - Kaziranga, Bagori, Burapahar and Agoratoli will be closed for tourists from April 6 to 8, 2023.