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Dear subscriber, today's elephant news highlights the ongoing struggle for coexistence. In Damdim, India, an elephant was seriously injured after being harassed and chased by locals, a stark reminder of the human-elephant conflict. On a more positive note, a new project has been launched at the Weerawila Open Prison in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, aiming to create a safe space for elephants and farmers. More below. Best regards, The Elephant News Service team.
Harassed by locals, jumbo chases earthmover, damages watchtower in Damdim
MSN, February 2, 2025
Jalpaiguri: A solitary wild elephant that came out of Apalchand forest in north Bengal on Saturday morning, chased an earthmover machine and damaged a watchtower in Damdim after being harassed and chased by locals and the driver of the earthmover. The tusker suffered injuries on its head and trunk. It was later driven back to the forest. No person was injured in the incident.
Daily News, February 3, 2025
The newly invented Electric Fence testing and installation ceremony was held under the patronage of Minister of Science and Technology, Dr. Krishantha Abesekara and Minister of Wildlife and Environment, Dr Dammika Patabendi, at the Weerawila Open Prison premises, Hambantota.
News Desk, February 3, 2025
In a deeply distressing and heart-wrenching incident, a helpless elephant fell victim to human cruelty when a JCB machine struck the gentle giant with its metallic bucket. The heartbreaking event took place on Saturday in Damdim, a locality in the Dooars region of West Bengal. A viral video of the shocking moment surfaced online, sparking outrage among wildlife lovers and concerned citizens alike.
Meghalaya Monitor, February 2, 2025
Shillong, Feb 2: Chief Minister Conrad Sangma had on January 24 admonished Nongstoin Range Officer during the CM-Connect event in Ranikor for sending drunk staff to address the man-elephant conflict following a complaint from a woman. However, a few days later, the woman conveyed that it was a hearsay that forest staff attend to duty after getting drunk.
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