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In a groundbreaking shift for wildlife tourism, Karnataka is replacing open jeep safaris in its tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries with secure buses featuring safety barriers. This decision comes in light of a recent safety incident, demonstrating the state government's commitment to safeguarding both tourists and wildlife.

Minister says Congress focused on completing term, development; dismisses leadership speculation in Mangaluru

Govt will provide a Rs 1 crore grant for grafted cashew saplings, with a focus on coastal and Kalyana Karnataka regions, says the minister

The minister distributed Rs 2.3 crore in rehabilitation cheques to five families from the Kudremukh forest region

A violent clash between two elephants at Dubare camp tragically led to the death of Marthanda, a 53-year-old makhna elephant, within 24 hours. Suffering multiple deep stab wounds and severe internal trauma, the 4,500kg jumbo lost a significant amount of blood. Once a notorious "paddy raider," Marthanda's painful end has deeply affected camp personnel.

Tourists to watch jumbos from a safe point at a distance of 100 feet

Karnataka has welcomed four cheetahs from South Africa as part of an ex-situ conservation program at Bannerghatta Biological Park. These cheetahs, two males and two females, arrived on Saturday and will be housed in special enclosures after a 30-day quarantine. This initiative aims to revive the species' presence in India and enhance public awareness and scientific research.