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Watch: Elephant Herd Gently Directed Away From Indian Village By Forest Officers
Indian forest officials intervened to guide an elephant herd from a tea garden near a village back to the forest, preventing human-elephant conflict.
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Andhra Deploys 'Kumki' Elephants To Combat Rising Human-Elephant Conflict
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has deployed specially trained "Kumki" elephants to the regions most affected by the long-standing issue of human-elephant conflict.
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Assam Approves 'Gajah Mitra' Scheme To Tackle Human-Elephant Conflict
The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'Gajah Mitra' scheme to combat the human-elephant conflict in the state.
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Karnataka Gives 6 Trained Kumki Elephants To Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stressed the need for cooperation and coordination between states in mitigating human-elephant conflicts that are increasing, as Karnataka handed over six Kumki (trained) elephants to neighbouring Andhra.
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Tamil Nadu To Use AI Alerts To Protect Elephants From Being Hit By Trains
To address the rising human-elephant conflicts during the migratory season, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has installed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)--triggered early warning system to alert the public about elephant movement.
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Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged violation of its orders asking the state authorities to desist from using fireballs to drive elephants that come near human habitation.
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Madhya Pradesh Farmers To Raise Honey Bee Armies To Ward Off Wild Elephants
In an attempt to prevent incidents of human-elephant conflict, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to pit tiny honey bees against wild elephants that stray into farms and destroy crops in the border districts of the state.
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"Bee Boxes" To Ward Off Elephants In Madhya Pradesh
In a bid to prevent incidents of human-elephant conflict, forest authorities in Madhya Pradesh have embarked upon an innovative plan, promoting bee-keeping and using advanced technology in the jungles of eastern districts of the state.
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Four Elephants Killed Instantly After Speeding Train Hits Them In Odisha
Four elephants were killed after a speeding train hit them near a level crossing in Bagadihi Forest Range area in Odisha's Jharsuguda district on Monday. The elephants were crossing the railway track, which is a designated elephant corridor, on the Howrah-Mumbai line, said Assistant Conservator of Forests PK Dhal.
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Watch: Elephant Herd Gently Directed Away From Indian Village By Forest Officers
Indian forest officials intervened to guide an elephant herd from a tea garden near a village back to the forest, preventing human-elephant conflict.
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Andhra Deploys 'Kumki' Elephants To Combat Rising Human-Elephant Conflict
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has deployed specially trained "Kumki" elephants to the regions most affected by the long-standing issue of human-elephant conflict.
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Assam Approves 'Gajah Mitra' Scheme To Tackle Human-Elephant Conflict
The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the 'Gajah Mitra' scheme to combat the human-elephant conflict in the state.
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Karnataka Gives 6 Trained Kumki Elephants To Andhra Pradesh
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday stressed the need for cooperation and coordination between states in mitigating human-elephant conflicts that are increasing, as Karnataka handed over six Kumki (trained) elephants to neighbouring Andhra.
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Tamil Nadu To Use AI Alerts To Protect Elephants From Being Hit By Trains
To address the rising human-elephant conflicts during the migratory season, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department has installed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)--triggered early warning system to alert the public about elephant movement.
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Top Court To Hear Plea Over Fireball Use Against Elephants In West Bengal
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a plea seeking initiation of contempt proceedings for alleged violation of its orders asking the state authorities to desist from using fireballs to drive elephants that come near human habitation.
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Madhya Pradesh Farmers To Raise Honey Bee Armies To Ward Off Wild Elephants
In an attempt to prevent incidents of human-elephant conflict, the Madhya Pradesh government has decided to pit tiny honey bees against wild elephants that stray into farms and destroy crops in the border districts of the state.
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"Bee Boxes" To Ward Off Elephants In Madhya Pradesh
In a bid to prevent incidents of human-elephant conflict, forest authorities in Madhya Pradesh have embarked upon an innovative plan, promoting bee-keeping and using advanced technology in the jungles of eastern districts of the state.
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Four Elephants Killed Instantly After Speeding Train Hits Them In Odisha
Four elephants were killed after a speeding train hit them near a level crossing in Bagadihi Forest Range area in Odisha's Jharsuguda district on Monday. The elephants were crossing the railway track, which is a designated elephant corridor, on the Howrah-Mumbai line, said Assistant Conservator of Forests PK Dhal.
