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During the search, a tiger-claw-like material was found from the actor's Bengaluru home. The material will be sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for inspection.

Forest officials arrested Varthur Santhosh, a Bigg Boss contestant for wearing a tiger claw pendant on the reality show. | Bengaluru News

Mangaluru: With the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) having renewed the recognition of Pilikula Biological Park here till December 1, 2025, minister of sci.

Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (wildlife) Kumar Pushkar instructed the field officers of the forest department to provide insurance cover to visitors at eco-tourism sites in protected areas across Karnataka.

“Karnataka should get Rs 500 crore under Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) but the Centre is not releasing it despite making a specific request,” said Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre.

The incidents of human deaths and permanent disabilities in the event of such conflicts have registered a surge too. Merely three cases of human casualties and permanent disability were recorded in 2018-18. However, in 2022-23, this number has gone up to 190. ​

Mysuru: Forest minister Eshwar Khandre on Sunday said the forest department will strengthen elephant and leopard task forces.

Mysuru: Forest minister Eshwar Khandre will be naming three lion cubs born in Mysuru Zoo.

The forest department can issue a non-bailable arrest warrant against persons responsible for the death of elephants

Karnataka: Those visiting eco-tourism sites will now get insurance cover, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) Kumar Pushkar stated that the insurance cost will be adjusted with the gate fee, which is collected at these sites.