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Kerala wildlife chief seeks to destroy 8,000 kg ivory

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 21:52

The chief wildlife warden of Kerala has sought permission from the state government to destroy around 8,000 kg of elephant tusks in possession of the forest department since the 1980s.

718 elephants killed in Odisha since 2000: Ministe

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 23:40

718 elephants have died in since 2000 due to different reasons, Odisha government Tuesday told the state assembly.

Tusker hit by speeding train, dies

Last Updated: Thursday, August 22, 2013, 18:28

An elephant was Thursday crushed under the wheels of the Gokul Express in the Manjhra Purab range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary, an official said.

3 elephants killed in train accidents this year

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 21:51

There have been fewer elephant deaths in train accidents this year compared to previous years, the Lok Sabha was Tuesday informed.

Tusker killed by lighting in Bengal

Last Updated: Monday, August 19, 2013, 23:27

An adult tusker was killed after being struck by lightning at the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal`s Jalpaiguri district, forest officials said Monday.

`Elephant corridors in Meghalaya awaiting MHA clearance`

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 21:12

The corridors are meant to reduce man-animal conflict by facilitating free movement and avoiding direct contact with the elephants while at the same time protecting the border from intruders.

Two elephants die in mysterious circumstances

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 23:38

Two elephants were found dead under mysterious circumstances in different areas of Nilgiris district this afternoon, forest department officials said here.

Dudhwa Reserve has curbed man-elephant conflicts by over 60%

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 14:10

The formation of anti-depredation squads on the periphery of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, has resulted in over 60 per cent drop in man-elephant conflicts in the area, officials said.

Rhino, elephant found dead in Kaziranga

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 23:46

A rhino and an elephant were found dead in Kaziranga National Park today, forest officials said.

Polling personnel killed in elephant attack

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 14:23

A polling official from Jalpaiguri district was killed by an elephant at Borjora in Bankura district, police said on Friday.

Man trampled to death by elephant

Last Updated: Friday, July 12, 2013, 14:20

A man was trampled to death by a wild elephant early Friday morning at a village under Periyana Naicken Palayam forest range, police said.

Elephant herd being driven back from township

Last Updated: Sunday, July 7, 2013, 19:31

The herd of wild elephants that had strayed into Rourkela and headed to an under-construction stadium at Bisra Maidan were on Sunday pushed a little distance away from steelcity hub, official sources said.