KHATIMA NEWS
Haridwar
A roughly 55-year-old elephant identified for radio collaring in Haridwar died during treatment after being darted by a joint expert team on 6 November. The animal frequently moved through populated areas and farmland, raising concerns about human-elephant conflict ahead of Kumbh Mela-2027.
Dehradun
Dehradun Zoo is preparing to place Tejas, a blue-eyed white tiger brought from Gwalior Zoological Park, on public display by the end of October. The 2-year-3-month-old tiger remains under veterinary observation while staff monitor his health, eating habits, waste and behaviour after the transfer.
Dehradun
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said in Dehradun that compensation for people affected by human-wildlife conflict has risen to ₹10 lakh. He also announced that the state government will pay medical expenses for citizens injured in wildlife attacks, linking the measures to wider efforts to balance conservation, livelihoods and development.
Others
The National Tiger Conservation Authority has approved Corbett National Park’s proposal to relocate 5 more tigers to Rajaji National Park. Wildlife veterinarians will identify and tranquilise the animals before their transfer in specialised vehicles. The move comes as Corbett holds more than 260 tigers and Rajaji works to strengthen tiger numbers in selected areas.
