Fifth eluding leopard captured on Tirumala footpath
The Hindu
Trap cameras capture fifth leopard on Alipiri-Tirumala footpath in Andhra Pradesh. Trap set-up successful, leopard believed to be male. Forensic experts to carry out medical tests at S.V. Zoological park. Successful trapping of fifth leopard on footpath marks end of search.
The forest officials have successfully trapped the fifth eluding leopard on the Alipiri-Tirumala footpath in Andhra Pradesh on September 7.
The leopard walked into the cage set-up in between the Narasimha swamy temple and 7th mile on the footpath in the early morning hours of Thursday.
The movement of the leopard was captured in the trap cameras last week and since then efforts to trap it were on. On September 6, TTD Executive Officer A.V. Dharma Reddy had revealed that the movement of two leopards - one on the Footpath and other at Silathoranam - were recorded in the cameras.
The trapped leopard is well built and is believed to be a male. Forensic experts at S.V. Zoological park in Tirupati will carry out the medical tests for the leopard.
Ajit Pawar announces NCP-NCP (SP) alliance for Pimpri-Chinchwad Civic polls, signaling a reunion for development ahead of elections.
Chennai Corporation will start daily bulk waste collection on February 1, 2026, enhancing waste management efficiency across the city.
Explore the rise of life insurance fraud, its impact on policyholders, and essential tips for safeguarding your insurance.
Udhayanidhi Stalin inaugurates a library and substation, advancing Chennai's development under the Vada Chennai Valarchi Thittam initiative.
PM Modi emphasizes youth empowerment and quality governance for a developed India at Chief Secretaries' conference on human capital reforms.
Why Pushkar continues to draw crowds each year
Dakshina Kannada groundwater levels in ‘safe’ category, only 45% utilised: Union Jal Shakti Ministry
Dakshina Kannada's groundwater levels remain safe, with only 45% of extractable resources currently utilized for various needs.
Commuters and activists demand signals, speed breakers and other safety measures at Kolapakkam junction on Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road. During peak hour, this intersection becomes a major traffic bottleneck and cannot do without police presence
An increasing number of colleges in Chennai run study circles on their premises to help students prepare for UPSC and TNPSC exams
Inspired by deeply personal memories, says maker of Telugu short selected for Sundance Film Festival
Telugu short film "O’sey Balamma," inspired by childhood memories, selected for Sundance Film Festival 2026, says creator Nimmala Raman.
Bengaluru deploys 20,000 police for New Year celebrations, with heat maps for crowd monitoring and enhanced safety measures.
India’s election rulebook governs a campaign ecosystem that no longer runs only on parties and candidates, as political persuasion shifts to platforms and intermediaries operating outside formal regulatory structures.
S. Krishnaswamy, acclaimed filmmaker and Padma Shri recipient, passes away, leaving a legacy of over 900 impactful documentaries.