#elephants
Wokha Forest Division Uses Thermal Drones to Track Elephant Herds
Nagaland's Wokha Forest Division successfully used thermal drones to track a herd of wild elephants near Seluku village to prevent human-animal conflict.
Kiyeto Swu • 7 Oct 2026
Centre Tightens Rules on Elephant Transfers Following Assam-to-Tamil Nadu Controversy
The MoEFCC issued new elephant transfer rules after 53 groups demanded a probe into the movement of five young elephants from Assam to Tamil Nadu.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
GPS Study Reveals Assam Elephants Frequent Tea Estates and Farms
A five-year GPS study shows Assam elephants regularly roam tea gardens, farms, and cross borders, creating new challenges for human-elephant conflict.
Bibar Daimary • 6 Oct 2026
Northeast Frontier Railway Prevents 255 Elephant Train Strikes
The NFR saved 255 elephants from train collisions between January and September by using advanced tracking technology and better track monitoring.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Oct 2026
Assam Officials Push Strategy to Curb Elephant-Human Conflict
Assam officials are drafting new plans to stop human-elephant conflicts in Doomdooma after a string of recent fatalities and habitat loss concerns.
Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026
Congress MP Challenges Assam Over Secret Elephant Transfers
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi demands answers from the Assam government regarding the controversial transfer of five elephants to Tamil Nadu.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Sep 2026
Questions Mount Over Five Elephants Transferred From Assam to Tamil Nadu
Five young elephants were moved from Assam to Tamil Nadu, sparking controversy over whether they were donated or purchased and raising welfare concerns.
Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026
Assam Proposes Transfer of Five Captive Elephants to Tamil Nadu Temples
Assam officials have proposed moving five captive elephants to Tamil Nadu temples, sparking calls for scrutiny and verification of facilities.
Timungpi Terang • 17 Sep 2026
Wildlife Groups Question Assam Elephant Transfer to Madurai Temple
Conservationists demand answers after an elephant named Durga was moved from Assam to a Tamil Nadu temple amid allegations of improper documentation.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Sep 2026
Wild Elephants Ravage Homes and Food Stores in Assam
A herd of wild elephants destroyed homes and food storage in Assam's Samaguri, leaving residents fearful and demanding Forest Department intervention.
Bibar Daimary • 14 Sep 2026
Elephant Herds Ravage Crops in Wokha
Wild elephant herds are destroying paddy fields and plantations in Wokha, Nagaland, as farmers demand urgent protection and better compensation.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Sep 2026
Conservationist Demands Supreme Court Panel Stop Assam Elephant Transfers
Rohit Choudhury is challenging the transfer of five Assam elephants to Tamil Nadu, demanding the Supreme Court review the legality and welfare implications.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026
Wild Elephants Invade Tata Semiconductor Site in Assam
A herd of wild elephants entered a Tata semiconductor construction site in Jagiroad, forcing evacuations and raising alarms over habitat disruption.
Bibar Daimary • 12 Sep 2026
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
