Makna elephant dies of electrocution
The Hindu
The elephant was electrocuted after it came into contact with an electric fence
A 30-year-old makna (tuskless male elephant) was electrocuted to death after it came into contact with an electric fence erected by a farmer at Jerahalli Forest Range in Hasanur Division in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR), Erode, on August 23. The land, owned by James (60), is located near the forest boundary and he had erected a fence to protect his potato crops from wild animals. On the morning of August 23, the carcass of the elephant was found in the land and villagers alerted forest officials. Devendra Kumar Meena, District Forest Officer, Hasanur Division and Deputy Field Director, STR, and officials inspected the spot and held enquiries. Sources said that the elephant attempted to enter the field and came into contact with the live wire and got electrocuted. The farmer had drawn power for the fence from domestic supply and officials from Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution and Corporation Limited (TANGEDCO) inspected the spot to check whether power connection to the fence was illegally drawn. A search is on to locate the farmer.
Families of Red Fort blast victims await government compensation, facing financial struggles and lack of communication from officials.
Uttar Pradesh deletes 2.89 crore names from draft voter list; voters can contest deletions starting January 1, 2026.
The Union and State governments provided support in several ways to the needy people, but private institutions should also extend help, especially to those requiring medical assistance, said C.P. Rajkumar, Managing Director, Nalam Multispeciality Hospital, here on Saturday. Speaking at a function to honour Inspector General of Police V. Balakrishnan and neurologist S. Meenakshisundaram with C. Palaniappan Memorial Award for their contribution to society and Nalam Kappom medical adoption of Type-1 diabetic children, he said the governments implemented numerous welfare programmes, but the timely help by a private hospital or a doctor in the neighbourhood to the people in need would go a long way in safeguarding their lives.
Mannargudi residents demand urgent road repairs due to prolonged sewage work causing dangerous potholes and safety risks.
Vizianagaram's real estate booms in 2025, driven by infrastructure growth and affordable housing near Visakhapatnam.
Depleted workforce hinders GRH’s ability to maintain standards of premier tertiary institution
DMK firmly rejects Congress's demand for power-sharing in Tamil Nadu ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.
Indian officials refute Bangladeshi claims of Hadi’s killers fleeing to Meghalaya, asserting the suspects have not crossed the border.
DGCA warns airline operators to enhance preparedness and compliance with safety regulations to ensure aviation safety and passenger convenience.
Fort Kochi will celebrate New Year's with Pappanji effigies set ablaze at two venues for enhanced crowd management.
Congress announces application details for GBA elections, with reduced fees for women and deadlines set for January 15.
Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat urges Sonia Gandhi to return Nehru's letters to the Prime Ministers' Museum for national heritage.
Gautam Adani praises Sharad Pawar as a mentor, inaugurating an AI center and signing an MoU for development initiatives.