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13-08-2026
TN Allocates Rs.20 Cr to Curb Human-elephant Conflict https://www.deccanchronicle.com/southern-states/tamil-nadu/tn-allocates-rs-20-crore-to-curb-human-elephant-conflict-1978794
The Tamil Nadu government has allocated Rs 20 crore this year for integrated measures to mitigate human-wildlife conflict, with a special focus on preventing elephant incursions into human habitations and agricultural areas, forest minister R.V. Ranjithkumar said on Wednesday.
26.07.2026
Six held with elephant tusk in Pudukottai
Forest officials seized two elephant tusks, seven mobile phones and a two-wheeler from the accused. Officials are investigating the origin of the tusks, origin of the tusks, the intended buyers, the proposed sale.
09.07.2026
வேலூரில் பதுக்கி வைத்திருந்த 2 யானை தந்தங்கள் பறிமுதல் - ஆந்திராவைச் சேர்ந்தவர் உட்பட 3 பேர் கைது
காட்பாடி வனச் சரகத்திற்கு உட்பட்ட பகுதியில் மாந்தோப்பில் பதுக்கி வைத்திருந்த 2 யானை தந்தங்களை வனத்துறையினர் பறிமுதல் செய்தனர். மேலும் ஆந்திராவைச் சேர்ந்தவர் உட்பட 3 பேரை கைது செய்தனர்.
01.07.2026
Forest Staff Provided with Modern weapons and Vehicles
To strengthen anti-poaching operations and wildlife enforcement across the state, after nearly 25 years, Tamil Nadu forest department has procured 250 modern weapons and 54 field vehi .. Read more at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/132119919.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
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Jul 2024
6-member gang arrested for bid to sell elephant tusks in Coimbatore
The Forest Department has arrested a six-member gang including a woman for searching buyers for elephant tusks.
Aug 11, 2025
5 arrested in Theni for attempting to sell elephant tusks worth ₹2 lakh
Forest officials arrested five individuals in Theni for attempting to sell elephant tusks worth about ₹2 lakh.
January 2025
Tamil Nadu launches marine elite force to protect Chennai coast
Tamil Nadu Forest Department launched the Marine Elite Force (MEF) in Chennai to strengthen marine conservation.
Aug 2024
Rhino Horns Seized in Cauvery Delta, Six Arrested
Authorities apprehended six individuals involved in an illegal trade of rhino horns in the Cauvery delta region.
Aug 26, 2025
Six persons sentenced to three years imprisonment in TN tiger poaching case
A Tamil Nadu court awarded three years' imprisonment to six persons, including three women, in a tiger poaching case.
Apr 2023
Hatchery for Olive Ridley nesting set up at Besant Nagar beach
A hatchery for Olive Ridley turtle nesting has been set up at Besant Nagar beach by the forest department.
Aug 14, 2025
Tamil Nadu Forest Department launches HAWK platform for real-time wildlife crime management
Tamil Nadu launched the HAWK platform, a real-time crime management system leveraging AI and data analytics to centralize wildlife crime reports.
Dec 2024
TN Forest Department registers 474 cases in 2024 for illegal wildlife trade
The TNFWCCB has successfully registered and tracked 474 cases involving illegal trading of endangered species since its inception.