News for 'wild elephant'

Wild Elephant Kills Forest Watcher in Palakkad, Kerala

Wild Elephant Kills Forest Watcher in Palakkad, Kerala

Rediff.com2 days ago

A forest watcher was killed in a wild elephant attack in Kerala's Palakkad district while attempting to drive the animal away from a populated area.

Man Attacked by Wild Elephant in Kulathupuzha, Kerala

Man Attacked by Wild Elephant in Kulathupuzha, Kerala

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man in Kulathupuzha, Kerala, sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant while returning from work. He is currently in critical condition in hospital.

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Ranchi

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Ranchi

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

A man was killed by a wild elephant in Ranchi district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred in Chitrakota village. Forest officials provided immediate relief to the family of the deceased and are working to drive the elephant back into the forest.

Tragedy in Gumla: Wild Elephant Kills Baby, Injures Mother

Tragedy in Gumla: Wild Elephant Kills Baby, Injures Mother

Rediff.com2 days ago

A five-month-old tribal girl was killed and her mother injured after a wild elephant attacked their home in Gumla district, Jharkhand, highlighting the ongoing human-wildlife conflict in the region.

Wild Elephant Attack Claims Woman's Life in Karnataka Village

Wild Elephant Attack Claims Woman's Life in Karnataka Village

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 55-year-old woman was killed in Kodagu district, Karnataka, after being attacked by a wild elephant while walking to work. Forest officials are working to capture the elephant amid rising concerns over human-wildlife conflict in the region.

Four of family among 6 killed in wild elephants' attack in Jharkhand

Four of family among 6 killed in wild elephants' attack in Jharkhand

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Six people, including four members of a family, were trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Hazaribag district, Jharkhand. The elephants had been roaming the area for days, and villagers were warned, but attempts to flee proved fatal. Compensation has been initiated for the victims' families.

Elderly Man Trampled to Death by Elephant in Latehar

Elderly Man Trampled to Death by Elephant in Latehar

Rediff.com6 days ago

An elderly man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Jharkhand's Latehar district, prompting immediate relief efforts from the forest department.

Elephant chases, pins tourist to ground in Bandipur forest

Elephant chases, pins tourist to ground in Bandipur forest

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The tourist reportedly tried to photograph a wild elephant that was eating tomatoes. The provoked elephant charged at him and rushed to trample him under its mighty feet.

Railways, forest dept join forces to save wild elephants

Railways, forest dept join forces to save wild elephants

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Meet to devise strategy to minimise elephant deaths due to train-hits. K Anurag reports

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

The Many Benefits Of Yumlicious Yams

The Many Benefits Of Yumlicious Yams

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Yams are wholesome root vegetables packed with essential nutrients, offering a mix of vitamins, minerals and energy-giving components.

Woman drowns, 8 missing after boat capsizes in UP river

Woman drowns, 8 missing after boat capsizes in UP river

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

A 60-year-old woman drowned and eight people, including five children, went missing after a boat capsized in the Kaudiyala river near Bharathapur village in Uttar Pradesh. Rescue operations are underway.

Why Is Karnataka Sending Elephants To AP?

Why Is Karnataka Sending Elephants To AP?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Kumki elephants, specially trained to manage wild herds, will be deployed in regions where rogue elephants invade farmlands and threaten human safety.

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

100 Indian Elephants March To New York

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Why is the Big Apple welcoming our pachyderms? And how is India teaching the world about living with wildlife?

11 Unique Stays For 2026

11 Unique Stays For 2026

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Stay somewhere that's as memorable as your destination, and India's got plenty of surprises!

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

BJP attacks Siddaramaiah for promoting Wayanad as tourist destination

BJP attacks Siddaramaiah for promoting Wayanad as tourist destination

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

The KSTDC's post on 'X' on October 28, promoting its two-night and three-day tour package to the hill station said, " Seeking thrill or tranquillity? Find both in Wayanad! Trek scenic trails, chase waterfalls & meet the wild with KSTDC. Your perfect nature escape awaits."

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

A Heart Surgeon's Stunning Wildlife Photographs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

'Conservation is is fundamental to the resilience of our communities and the health of our planet,' says Dr Ramakant Panda, who is considered to be one the world's top heart surgeons.

SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara

SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court of India has formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations of non-compliance with laws and irregularities at Vantara, a Green Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Gujarat. The SIT will examine the acquisition of animals, compliance with wildlife protection laws, and other related issues.

The curious case of the smoking elephant

The curious case of the smoking elephant

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

The mystery of the viral video has been solved.

SC probe into Vantara: Reliance Foundation responds

SC probe into Vantara: Reliance Foundation responds

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Reliance Foundation's Vantara has pledged full cooperation with the Supreme Court-appointed SIT investigating allegations of legal non-compliance and animal acquisition irregularities.

1 arrested in killing of pregnant elephant case

1 arrested in killing of pregnant elephant case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

The 15-year-old elephant is suspected to have consumed a pineapple filled with powerful fire crackers, which exploded in its mouth in the Silent Valley forest.

Caring for Kadiki

Caring for Kadiki

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

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Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

Allow certain good things to happen too: SC on Vantara

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court acknowledged a clean chit from a special investigation team (SIT) regarding the Vantara zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre in Gujarat's Jamnagar, following allegations of irregularities.

Krystle, Esha, Deepika Unleash Their Wild Side

Krystle, Esha, Deepika Unleash Their Wild Side

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

Celebrities have embraced these daring designs; here's how you can do it too.

Not Indian culture: Govt on elephant's killing in Kerala

Not Indian culture: Govt on elephant's killing in Kerala

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The elephant had died on May 27 after she ate the pineapple stuffed with crackers and forest officials said that it died standing in river Velliyar after it suffered an injury in its lower jaw.

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Dr Ramakanta Panda's Heart Beats For Wildlife Too

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Dr Ramakanta Panda's unique exhibition, titled Heartbeats -- Wildlife, Our Shared Future, features a compelling collection of over 200 photographs centred around the theme of wildlife conservation.

Modi takes elephant, jeep safari in Kaziranga

Modi takes elephant, jeep safari in Kaziranga

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Modi, on his maiden visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, first took the elephant safari in Mihimukh area of the Central Kohora Range of the park followed by the jeep safari inside the same range.

Man-elephant conflict claims two lives in Assam

Man-elephant conflict claims two lives in Assam

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Two persons including a woman were killed and several houses damaged when a wild elephant went on a rampage at Junglebasti village in Amlakhi Tea Estate near Kaliabor in Nagaon district of Central Assam on Sunday night.

What's Priyanka Inspecting In Wayanad?

What's Priyanka Inspecting In Wayanad?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

On February 10, 2025, Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi inspected the trenches built to prevent wild animals from entering residential areas in her constituency.

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

SNAPPED! When an elephant almost got hit by a train

SNAPPED! When an elephant almost got hit by a train

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The series of images highlight the danger elephants in the Indian forest face after a train line was built that cuts straight through the forest. Dozens of elephants are killed every year after being hit by trains -- which resulted in a speed limit being introduced for trains in a bid to save lives of elephants.

Tendulkar's 'Wild' Outing At Masai Mara

Tendulkar's 'Wild' Outing At Masai Mara

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Sachin clicked some stunning pictures of the animals during the wildlife safari.

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

The Harsh Reality For Wayanad Survivors

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

In Kerala's society, known for its high material standard of living, plunging into a state of having nothing overnight can be terrible for one's social standing and sense of self-esteem. Rehabilitation entails piecing a community back together after a disturbance and while its aim is noble, the act of reassembling will bring alive disparities and inequalities, explains Shyam G Menon.

Elephant didn't eat for 2 weeks before drowning: Post-mortem report

Elephant didn't eat for 2 weeks before drowning: Post-mortem report

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Drowning, followed by inhalation of water leading to lung failure was the immediate cause of death of the elephant, said the preliminary report prepared on May 28, a day after the elephant, estimated to be 15-year old, died in Velliyar River.

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

The Cutest Singham You've Ever Met

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

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Have You Ever Been To Bodoland?

Have You Ever Been To Bodoland?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The Bodoland Territorial Region in Assam is slowly picking up the pieces and finally finding peace after being subjected to decades of insurgencies and violence.

Bulldozer Rescues Elephant!

Bulldozer Rescues Elephant!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

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PHOTOS: Wildlife at Kaziranga struggles to stay afloat

PHOTOS: Wildlife at Kaziranga struggles to stay afloat

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The recent monsoon rains have left almost 85 per cent of the park under water.

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

Father said it's a male-dominated job but ...: Padma awardee female mahout

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Trawling back into the past, she said her family had an elephant mahal, where the jumbos were kept in large numbers after being tamed and domesticated.