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Leopard Carcass Hanging From Tree; Two Arrested By Forest Officials
Bhubaneswar: Khalikote forest officials have arrested two people in connection with the death of a leopard whose carcass was found hanging from a tree near Jarada village under Kabisuryanagar block on Tuesday. The arrested persons are residents of the same locality. They were produced in court on Wednesday, forest officials said. The male leopard was spotted dead atop a tree two days ago with a snare entangled around its body.
Farmers oppose trenches around fields by forest officials in Asifabad
Published Date - 9 May 2026, 07:53 PM Kumram Bheem Asifabad: Podu or shifting cultivation farmers opposed the digging of trenches around agricultural fields located near forests at Karjelli village in Chintalamanepalli mandal on Saturday. Farmers regretted that forest officials were digging trenches in their agricultural fields, affecting their livelihood. They stated that they had been cultivating crops in the fields for several decades.
Tribals stage sit-in alleging illegal detention by forest officials in Mancherial
Published Date - 5 February 2026, 04:32 PM Mancherial: Tribals alleged that forest officials detained a youngster without concrete evidence and harassed him. They staged a sit-in in front of a forest range officer’s office, demanding the release of the youngster who was detained in connection with alleged forest encroachment at Dandepalli mandal headquarters on Thursday.
Karnataka: Man Arrested In Dandeli For Transporting Wild Animal Meat
Karnataka: Man Arrested In Dandeli For Transporting Wild Animal Meat 2026-01-23 02:00:38 (MENAFN- AsiaNet News) An incident of illegal wildlife activity has come to light in Dandeli, Karnataka, a well-known wildlife hub in Uttara Kannada district, where a man was caught transporting meat from a hunted wild animal on a two-wheeler. Acting on suspicion, forest department officials swiftly intercepted the accused, seized the meat, and placed him under arrest.
Kothagudem: Podu farmer falls at MLA’s feet after cotton crop uprooted by forest officials
Published Date - 27 September 2025, 01:13 AM Kothagudem: A podu farmer and his family were forced to fall at the feet of a Congress MLA seeking justice after forest officials uprooted their cotton crop. The farmer, Uke Nageswara Rao of Rayapadu in Allapalli mandal, had cultivated cotton on one acre of land under Morlipadu beat in the Tekulapalli forest range. The forest officials uprooted the crop, which was bearing fruit, on Wednesday night.
Elusive leopard trapped by forest officials in Hyderabad’s Gandipet after weeks-long search
Published Date - 31 July 2025, 10:24 AM Hyderabad: The elusive leopard created a panic at Gandipet and surroundings was trapped by the forest officials on Wednesday night at Forest Trek Park. The feline is being shifted to Nehru Zoological Park where it will be kept under observation and later released in forest. The Forest Department officials had set up trap cages at different places around Gandipet after the leopard was sighted early this month.
Malayalam Rapper Vedan Detained By Forest Officials For Possessing Leopard Tooth
Malayalam rapper and lyricist Hirandas Murali has been taken into custody once again. According to Forests Minister A K Saseendran, a leopard tooth was allegedly found in his possession which prompted a fresh investigation under wildlife protection laws. Police reportedly discovered the leopard tooth during a search at the rapper’s rented residence in Kozhikode on Monday.
Assam: Diesel-Laden Vehicle Seized By Forest Officials In Lekhapani
MARGHERITA: In a significant operation on Saturday evening, a four-wheeler carrying diesel, bearing registration number AS-23DC-1662, was seized from Bomgara under the Lekhapani forest range office of the Digboi Forest Division, following a tip-off. Parasmita Neog, the Forest Range Officer of Lekhapani, led a patrol team that successfully confiscated the vehicle along with two drivers, 200 litres of diesel and the vehicle owner.
Wayanad's Man-Eater Tiger Found Dead With Injuries
The death of the woman triggered widespread protest in the area. Wayanad (Kerala): A 'man-eater' tiger that killed a woman when she had gone to collect coffee beans in a forest-fringed estate two days ago was found dead in Kerala's high-range district of Wayanad in the early hours of Monday, forest officials said. The death of the woman triggered widespread protest in the area, forcing the state government to declare the tiger as a man-eater on Sunday and schedule it for culling.
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Video | Giant Crocodile Rescued from Village In Gorakhpur, UP
Villagers in the Chiluatal police station area of Gorakhpur discovered a giant crocodile in their midst, sparking excitement and concern. Alerted by the locals, police and forest department rescue teams quickly arrived on the scene to safely capture the reptile. The incident highlights the importance of wildlife awareness and the swift response of authorities in protecting both the community and the animals.
Video | Video: Leopard Spotted Crossing Road In Bengaluru's Electronic City
A leopard was spotted in Bengaluru early this morning crossing a flyover near a toll plaza. It was spotted at 3.00 am in Bengaluru's Electronic City, a hub of many tech companies. The area is on high alert after the spotting.
Relief For Uttar Pradesh's Rampur Residents As Leopard Trapped By Forest Officials
Published 18:17 IST, September 1st 2024 Relief For Uttar Pradesh's Rampur Residents As Leopard Trapped By Forest Officials A leopard that was roaming free for the past four days in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur was caught by forest officials on Sunday.
Budget 2024 Memes Hit Social Media After FM Nirmala Sitharaman Begins Address At Parliament
Budget 2024 memes have hit social media soon after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman started presenting the budget at the Parliament earlier on July 23. As she commenced her Budget speech, X users reacted to it with memes. They shared a wide range of memes to let others know about the Budget day.
Urinals 'Only For Class-1 Officers' Sparks Outrage On X After Photo Of Reserved Toilet Goes Viral
A photo said to have surfaced from a prestigious government office in India exposed the work class divide between employees, where some toilet spaces were reserved only for top class officers. The image which has been now shared online and is going viral across social media platforms, shows two of the total urinals reserved for class-1 officers. This made people call it an "example of classism" and spark an outrage over the case.
Video: Thai Girl Goes Viral For Making Rotis With Eggs
Who adds eggs to rotis, like what? That could exactly be your reaction after knowing about someone preparing rotis by adding egg into it. While it isn't an individual's self-curated recipe, let us tell you a street vendor is selling these rotis as part of her food stall's Thai menu. The girl, who is popular on social media for her food preparation reels from the eatery, is identified as Puy.
'Chose More Hygienically Maintained Muslim-Owned Veg Hotel In Kerala Over Hindu-Owned Hotel': Justice Bhatti Avers While Hearing Kanwar Yatra Nameplate Pleas
One of the Supreme Court Justices, SVN Bhatti, during the hearing, on Monday, on a bunch of pleas against the Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand governments’ orders giving directives to eatery owners along the Kanwar routes to put up nameplates, shared an anecdote on the importance of person choice which became controversial. Justice Bhatti said that when he was the acting judge in Kerala there was one hotel run by a Hindu and another by a Muslim.
Kerala Lottery Result: July 22, 2024 - Win Win W-779 Results Live! Monday's Draw Reveals Winners Of ₹75,00,000 Jackpot!
The results of Kerala Lottery for Kerala Win Win W-779 on Monday, July 22, will be announced at 3 PM today and the official results will be published on the website at 4 PM. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping ₹75,00,000. We at FPJ are keeping track of these results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here. Kerala Lottery: Results for Win Win W-779 for Monday, 22-07-2024.
Nagaland State Lottery Result: July 22, 2024, 4 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear 100 Fawn Monday Weekly Draw
The Nagaland State Lottery results for the Dear 100 Fawn Weekly Monday Lottery at 4 PM will be announced today, July 22, 2024. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping Rs 10,00,000. We at FPJ are keeping track of the results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here.
Video | Chandipura Virus: 6 Children Die In Gujarat's Sabarkantha; Death Toll Rises To 14
Six children have died due to the suspected Chandipura virus at the Himmatnagar Civil Hospital of Sabarkantha, Gujarat. The blood samples of the patients were sent to Pune-based National Institute of Virology (NIV) for confirmation. One child's blood has tested positive for the virus, while the results for the rest are awaited.
Video | Gujarat: 6 Killed As Speeding Truck Rams Bus On Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway
Six persons were killed and more than six others injured after a speeding truck rammed into a stationary bus on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway near Anand town in Gujarat early Monday morning, police said. The accident took place near Chikhodra village in Anand district at around 4.30 am when the private luxury bus, which was on way towards Ahmedabad, had pulled over on the roadside after one of its tyres burst, an official from Anand Rural police station said.
Video | Watch: Baby Leopard Enters Gujarat University Lab, Rescued By Forest Officials
A leopard cub entered the bio-energy laboratory of the engineering department at the Junagadh Agricultural University in Gujarat today spreading panic on the campus.
Pune News: 5 Nigerians, 2 Others Arrested; Drugs Worth ₹35 Lakh Seized
Five Nigerians and two others were arrested in Pune on Wednesday and drugs with an estimated cost of ₹35 lakh were seized from them, police said. The crime branch raided multiple locations around Pune and arrested Idofo Yenedu, Olamide Kayode, Kohinde Idris, Jahiti Severin, and Emmanuel Navatu. The total MD consignment seizure amounted to 170 grams. Police also arrested Irshad Khan and Iqbal Khan, who holds Nigerian citizenship, in a separate case being investigated in Kothrud.
Maharashtra: Two Earthquakes of Magnitude 4.5 & 3.6 Hit Hingoli Within 10 Minutes
In concerning news, two earthquakes struck Maharashtra's Hingoli city early on Thursday, within a span of 10 minutes. According to information shared by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the first tremor, measuring 4.5 on the Richter Scale, occurred at nearly 6:08am. It struck at a depth of 10km within the city.
Breakthrough Knee Surgery Conducted In New Delhi, Revolutionising Treatment Options For Joint Pain In India
The changing lifestyle of today is contributing to an increase in various diseases, with knee pain affecting approximately 35 to 40 percent of people in India. This pain can stem from factors like excessive friction in the knee joint, incorrect sitting and standing postures, lifestyle changes, and obesity. Traditionally, knee replacement was the primary solution for severe knee pain. However, advancements in Swedish technology now offer an alternative to preserve the knee.
VIDEO: Leopard Cubs Reunited With Mother By Forest Officials In Karad
Two leopard cubs who were discovered in a sugarcane field during cutting activities in a village in Karad, located in Satara district were reunited with their mother, a forest official said on Wednesday. Upon the discovery, farmer Vidya Niwasrao Mane promptly informed forester Sagar Kumbhar. The cubs were found around 1pm on Monday while sugarcane cutting was underway in the farm. After examination by a veterinary officer, it was determined that one cub was a newborn, with its eyes yet to open.
Nagaland State Lottery Result: February 26, 2024, 6 PM Live - Watch Streaming Of Winners List Of Dear Desert Sambad Evening Monday Lucky Draw
The Nagaland State Lottery results for the Dear Desert Monday Evening Lottery at 6 PM will be announced today, February 26, 2024. The top prize for the lottery is a whopping Rs 1 crore. We at FPJ are keeping track of the results. If you have bought a lottery ticket and want to know the winners, you can find the list here.
VIDEO: Tiger, Who Attacked Over 10 People, Shot Dead By Forest Officials In Uttarakhand’s Tehri District
Tehri, Uttarakhand: A video has surfaced on social media in which it can be seen that a tiger was shot dead in an operation by the Forest Department officials in Uttarakhand's Tehri District. The forest department officials took the extreme step of killing the animal after it reportedly attacked around ten people in the region. The people were terrified after the news of people suffering serious injuries in the attack by the wild animal spread in the area.
Hyundai Alcazar 1.5 L Turbo Petrol Review: Check Out The Pros And Cons Of This 7-Seater
The Alcazar is a three-row Hyundai and the only one to offer this combo. Right now, 7-seater SUVs are a rage as families are increasingly travelling together, but this space also has a lot of competition. Hence, last year Hyundai launched the Alcazar with a slight update to the looks but more importantly a new 1.5 L turbo petrol engine. This is an important powertrain since it made its debut in the new Verna and the Alcazar is the first Hyundai to get this.
Tata Punch EV Vs Nexon EV: Key Feature Differences Between Top Models
The new Punch EV will slot in below the Nexon EV but some key differences need to be explained in terms of features along with the obvious difference in range plus battery pack. Here, we tell you what the top-end Punch EV gets along with the top-end Nexon EV. Let us start with the fact that the Punch EV is based on their new gen Ev architecture called acti.ev and that will underpin future Tata models.
Ram Mandir Inauguration: Ex-Litigant Iqbal Ansari Gifts Ram Temple Miniature To Gunner
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: In an instance of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb in Ayodhya, an ex-litigant in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid landsuit, was seen gifting a miniature model of the Ram Temple to his gunner. The former litigant had bought the replica to gift it to one of his aides ahead of the Ram Mandir Inauguration on January 22, as reported by news agency ANI. While talking to ANI about this gift, he said," This is a replica of the Ram Temple. People have different faiths.
Kia Sonet Facelift 2024 Launched Features Review Should I Buy
Kia has finally revealed the prices for its Sonet facelift. Let us take a look at the changes to see whether it is worth the money or not. The new 2024 Sonet is about visual tweaks and more features, which has always been the main USP for this sub-compact SUV. The price of the Kia Sonet facelift starts at Rs 7.99 lakh and it continues to be available across three engine options. The diesel range starts at Rs 9.7 lakh.
BMW Group Records Highest-Ever Sales In 2023, Set To Have 19 Launches This Year
Continuing the trend for our increasing appetite for luxury cars, BMW Group India has posted its highest ever sales in India at 14,172 units with an increase of 18 percent across BMW/Mini sales. In total, 13,303 units were sold by BMW last year and this was an increase of 18 percent also vs the year before. Mini on the other hand sold 869 units. 8,768 motorcycles also were sold by BMW Motorrad, the two-wheeler brand.
Shiv Sena Verdict Sanjay Raut Speaker Rahul Narwekar Lawyer Of Dishonest Faction
Shiv Sena leader (UBT) Sanjay Raut lambasted Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Thursday after the Speaker ruled that Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led faction of the party is the "real Shiv Sena". Launching a sharp attack on Narwekar, Raut called him out as a "lawyer" of the "dishonest faction." "The Supreme Court gave the Assembly Speaker a responsibility to work as a tribunal so that justice is served.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration Security Arrangements UP Police Intensifies Vigilance In 7 Districts Along Nepal Border
The Uttar Pradesh police has sounded security alert in all the seven districts of the state along the border of Nepal and intensified its vigilance ahead of the the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ or the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22, senior police officials, according to IANS. The officials said movement at the border was under stern vigilance to check suspicious people crossing it and to restrict smuggling.
Lucknow University Student Dies By Suicide In Hostel Records Suicide On Camera
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BJP MLA Says Will Contest In 2024 Lok Sabha Elections As Independent If Party Fields Outsider In Darjeeling Seat
Kurseong's BJP MLA Bishnu Prasad Sharma said he would be forced to contest the Lok Sabha polls as an Independent if his party nominates an "outsider" as its candidate in the Darjeeling seat. Sharma, a vocal advocate for a separate state of Gorkhaland, emphasised the historical success of the BJP in the seat since 2009. However, he criticised the party for consistently selecting candidates with no ties to the Darjeeling hills.
Pannun Murder Plot US Objects To Providing Materials To Nikhil Gupta Lawyers Till Appearance In NY Court
The US government has objected to providing defence materials to Indian national Nikhil Gupta, detained in a Czech prison on murder-for-hire charges in a foiled assassination attempt on a Khalistani extremist, saying it will provide the information only upon his appearance in a New York court and arraignment in the case.
'Lost Their Minds As Ravana....': BJP Reacts As Congress Rejects Ram Temple Event Invite
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday slammed Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for declining the invitation to the consecration ceremony at the Ram temple in Ayodhya, saying they have "lost their mind" as Ravana did in the "Treta Yug". BJP national spokesperson Nalin Kohli told PTI that the Congress has officially said its senior leaders will not be there in Ayodhya for the January 22 ceremony.
TN BJP Chief Annamalai Booked For Promoting 'Religious Enmity'
Home Tamil nadu TN BJP Chief Annamalai Booked For Promoting 'Religious Enmity' Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has been booked for allegedly Promoting 'religious enmity' between two groups. ( Image Source : X/@annamalai_k ) Join WhatsApp Channel Join us on Telegram Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai has been booked by the Dharmapuri police under relevant sections for allegedly promoting religious enmity between two groups.
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Home News / World Israel Prepares To Face Gaza Genocide Charges At World Court The ICJ will hear on Thursday and Friday, case brought by South Africa against Israel for its offensive in Gaza ( Image Source : Getty Images ) Join WhatsApp Channel Join us on Telegram Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, for the first time, rebuffed calls by some right-wing ministers to permanently occupy Gaza as Israel prepared to defend itself at the International Court of Justice against...
Trial EV Run Kills 2 In U'khand, Driver Says Was Asked To Overspeed, Overload By Forest Officia Original
Two forest rangers were killed while a woman warden went missing after a trial electric vehicle they were in met with an accident in Uttarakhand's Rajaji Tiger Reserve, reported news agency PTI. Five others in the vehicle were injured and were admitted to a hospital with injuries. The driver of the vehicle has claimed that the forest officials forced him to overload and speed up during the trial of the all-terrain electric SUV.
It’s A Finishing Of One And Beginning Of Many
Home Entertainment / Movies Suriya Wraps Filming Magnum Opus Drama 'Kanguva': 'It’s A Finishing Of One And Beginning Of Many' Suriya finishes shooting for 'Kanguva.' ( Image Source : Suriya/Instagram. ) Join WhatsApp Channel Join us on Telegram New Delhi: Superstar Suriya starrer 'Kanguva' is all set to take the masses on a cinematic spectacle journey. The film also starring Disha Patani and Bobby Deol is presented by Studio Green K.E. Gnanavelraja in association with UV Creations Vamsi-Pramod.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Jharkhand Woman On 'Maun Vrat' For 30 Years To Break Silence On Jan 22
A woman from Jharkhand, who pledged a vow of silence 30 years ago will finally speak again on January 22. Saraswati Devi from Jharkhand's Dhanbad had taken the vow of silence when the Babri Masjid was demolished. She pledged that she would not break her silence until the Ram temple was built in the holy city of Ayodhya on the banks of the Saryu. Her long silence has earned her the name of 'Mauni Mata' (silent mother).
Ayodhya Airport CISF Security Cover Centre Sanction More Than 150 Personnel Ahead Of Ayodhya Ram Mandir Event
The Centre has sanctioned a security cover of over 150 armed personnel of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) for the Ayodhya airport, days ahead of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in the city scheduled to be held on January 22, reported PTI quoting official sources as saying on Tuesday. The CISF will provide an anti-terrorist and anti-sabotage cover to Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham that was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in December 2023.
Kerala Orders To Kill Tiger That Killed Man If Not Captured, Transquilised
Wayanad (Kerala): A day after the death of a 36-year-old man near Kalpetta here due to a tiger attack, the Kerala government on Sunday issued orders to kill the animal if it cannot be captured or tranquilised. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (WL) and Chief Wildlife Warden, D Jayaprasad, issued an order directing the Chief Conservator of Forests (Northern Circle), Kannur, to establish "undoubtedly" that the animal which killed the man was the same before the operation.
Man Shot Dead By Forest Officials For Quail Hunting
Gundlupet: In the Maddur range of Gundlupet taluk, a forest officer fatally shot a hunter, Manoj (23), who resided in Bheemanabeedu village. A group of ten hunters arrived to hunt late at night, where they killed and took away more than four quails. Forest department officials promptly arrived at the scene and made efforts to apprehend the poachers. However, the poachers attempted to assault the forest officials during this confrontation.
Some People Make Statements As They Don’t Have A Job, MLA Laxman Savadi Attacks Ramesh Jarkiholi
BelagaviAthani MLA Lakshman Savadi has lashed out at former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi for predicting that DK Shivakumar would soon become a former Minister.Speaking to the media on Tuesday, he said, some people make such statements when they don’t have work to do. If you have a lot of work, you won’t remember anything. Such thoughts come to mind when there is no work.
Tiger Claw, A Topic For Humour In Yakshagana
Mangaluru Even as the Forest Department and Police have been conducting raids at the residences of celebrities and politicians after the arrest of Big Boss Kannada contestant Varthur Santhosh, Yakshagana artistes have taken a leaf out of the topic to enthral audience. Yakshagana artistes Dinesh Kodapadavu and Ganesh Shetty Kannadikatte presented a humorous sequence relating to the tiger claw issue in a Yakshaganaepisode and the video of the same has gone viral.
Rare Leopard Cat Falls ill, Rescued By Forest Officials
Shivamogga A leopard cat, which fell ill and fell into a roadside drain, was rescued by forest officials near Purappemane village in Hosanagara. Locals informed the forest officials of Hosanagar that the leopard cat was lying sick in a roadside drain between Purappemane and Gadikatte village. Hosanagara Forest officials immediately rushed to the spot and the locals initially claimed that it was a leopard.
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