#elephants
Ancient Indian Elephant Science Could Mitigate Modern Wildlife Conflict
A new study reveals how centuries-old elephant texts from Assam offer behavioral insights to help manage human-elephant conflicts in the region.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Aug 2026
Elephants wreck homes in South West Garo Hills
Wild elephants destroyed two residential structures in Dakupara early Wednesday morning. No injuries were reported as authorities assess the damage.
Walrik Marak • 21 Aug 2026
Vantara Assam Rescue Proposal Sparks Outcry as Elephant Found Dead
Conservationists blast Vantara’s proposal for new Assam rescue centres while officials investigate a wild elephant’s death in Samaguri.
Bibar Daimary • 19 Aug 2026
Assam Farmers Swap Crops to Deter Elephant Raids
Conservationists in Assam are helping farmers switch to elephant-deterrent crops to prevent harvest losses and boost income in conflict zones.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Aug 2026
Assam and Meghalaya Forest Departments Host Elephant Cup Football Tournament
Assam and Meghalaya held the fourth Elephant Cup on World Elephant Day to promote cross-border conservation and community ties through football matches.
Walrik Marak • 12 Aug 2026
Old Changsu Farmers Demand Aid After Elephant Raids Destroy Crops
Old Changsu villagers seek government aid after wild elephants destroyed their paddy fields, leaving farming families struggling to survive.
Kiyeto Swu • 11 Aug 2026
Aaranyak Deploys 15,000 Seed Balls to Restore Assam Elephant Habitats
Conservationists in Assam are using seed balls and invasive plant removal to restore degraded forest patches for elephants in the Khalingduar Reserve.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Wild Elephant Herd Disrupts Life in West Karbi Anglong Villages
A wild elephant herd is roaming Kheroni villages in Assam, destroying crops and fueling fears among residents who want forest officials to intervene.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Aug 2026
Forest Officials Hold Elephant Safety Awareness Drive in Naguapara
Forest departments and Aaranyak held an awareness program in Naguapara to address human-elephant conflict along the Assam-Meghalaya border.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
Tinsukia Villagers Protest Forest Department Over Elephant Raids
Hundreds of villagers in Assam’s Tinsukia district protested against the Forest Department, demanding action against frequent wild elephant attacks.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Aug 2026
Assam and Meghalaya Officials Push for Elephant Coexistence Strategy
Officials and villagers from Assam and Meghalaya met in Naguapara to coordinate efforts against human-elephant conflict along the shared state border.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Manipur International University Honors Assam Conservationist Binood Dulu Bora
Assam wildlife expert Binood Dulu Bora receives a Professor of Practice title from Manipur International University for his elephant conservation work.
Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026
Elephant Kills Woman in Assam Following Severe Floods
A 56-year-old woman died after an elephant from Assam's flooded Dibru-Saikhowa National Park trampled her during a morning routine in Tinsukia district.
Bibar Daimary • 22 Jul 2026
Herd of 13 Wild Elephants Leaves Trail of Destruction in Ranikor
A herd of 13 elephants flattened a home and ruined crops in Kolomboit village, leaving local farmers terrified and demanding state government intervention.
Walrik Marak • 18 Jul 2026
Assam Moves to Tackle Human-Wildlife Conflict with New SOP
Assam is drafting an SOP to curb fatal elephant attacks and monkey crop damage, targeting a July 22 completion date for the new wildlife strategy.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026
Assam Minister Pushes Forest Restoration to Stop Human-Elephant Conflict
Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah plans an MLA meeting July 15 to address rising human-elephant conflict through habitat restoration and fences.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Jul 2026
Wild Elephants Ravage Rubber Plantation in Wokha District
A herd of wild elephants damaged farms in Lakhuti village, marking the latest in a surge of 60 conflict cases reported in the Wokha district recently.
Naro Jamir • 13 Jul 2026
