Tusker Arikompan caught, to be released in Periyar sanctuary

Tusker Arikompan caught, to be released in Periyar sanctuary

Wild elephant Arikompan is blindfolded before being loaded into a truck at Chinnakkanal in Idukki on April 29, 2023.. | Photo Credit: Jomon Pampavalley A day after they set out to capture and translocate wild tusker Arikompan, the members of the special task force of the Forest department succeeded in the mission after a gruelling … Read more

Coimbatore police arrest members of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam for protesting against Governor Ravi

Coimbatore police arrest members of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam for protesting against Governor Ravi

Members of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam being arrested by police near Coimbatore Collectorate on March 16, 2023 when they attempted to raise slogans against Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi for returning the Bill banning online gambling. | Photo Credit: Siva Saravanan S Members of Thanthai Periyar Dravidar Kazhagam were arrested here on Thursday, March 16, … Read more

Kerala weather update: Water level in dams at critical stage as heavy rain batters state

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The IMD has also warned of thunderstorm and lightning strikes at one or two places till Tuesday. (PTI) Water levels in several dams in Kerala reached critical level as heavy rain lashed the state overnight, PTI reported. Southern Kerala was the hardest hit as several roads were under water today, disrupting road and train services. … Read more