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The Hindu
10-08-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Retd. forest official's emphasis on organic farming to maintain ecological balance
Retired Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests A.M. Annaiah has emphasised the importance of organic farming to maintain ecological balance. Speaking at a special camp of National Service Scheme (NSS) for students of BSc (Agriculture) organised by University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) and College of Agriculture's VC farm at Chikkaballi-Anesosalu village in Mandya on Sunday, Mr. Annaiah also pointed out that plants grown organically often possess medicinal properties. While making it clear that organic plant varities contributed to an increase in biodiversity, he said the elders in the villages used to build water tanks for their plantations that helped maintain a healthy rural environment. Pointing out that use of biofuels in vehicles can also help maintain ecological balance and curb air pollution, Mr. Annaiah and other participants planted large number of biofuel plants on the premises of government schools and temples in the village. Chairperson of Parisara Rural Development Society Mangala M. Yogeesh, who also spoke on the occasion, recalled that families in rural areas used to cultivate kitchen gardens and water tank through co-operative labour, growing vegetables without chemicals, ensuring a good health. However, modern dietary habits had led to reduced immunity among the youth, she lamented.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Elephant kills labourer in Devarapura during Bedu festival
Madikeri: A wild elephant attacked and killed a labourer in Devarapura. Annaiah, 41, from Paisari in Devarakadu, died on the spot. The incident left the village community in shock and grief as the annual Bedu festival was going on in the village, shocking people. Annaiah was walking along a secluded forest path towards a coffee plantation early in the morning. Upon encountering the elephant, he attempted to flee but was fatally attacked. Villagers near the temple, alerted by the elephant's sounds, discovered Annaiah's body lying on the ground, thrown by the wild elephant. Forest officials from Thithimathi zone, including ACF Gopal and RFO Gangadhar, arrived at the location. Their efforts to transport the body got complicated when another elephant threatened the people there, prompting them to take additional security measures. The traditional Ayappa Devara Bedu festival, scheduled from morning until May 22, had drawn thousands of visitors. The forest department had increased staff presence as a precautionary measure, and the large festival crowds have complicated efforts to control the elephant problem in the region. Forest officials transported the dead body to Gonikoppal Government Hospital, where DFO Jagannath and station officer Dilip Kumar conducted an inspection. Dr Suresh performed an expedited postmortem examination, considering the ongoing festival, before releasing the body to Annaiah's family, including his surviving wife. The dense forests of Devarakadu near Devarapura house numerous wild elephants that frequently venture into nearby coffee plantations and residential areas at night. Early morning encounters between residents and elephants have resulted in casualties. A similar incident recently claimed a woman's life. Despite wide roads, workers often use narrow paths, increasing risk. The community is seeking permanent solutions from the forest department. Following the successful capture and rehabilitation of a problematic elephant named Veda recently in this area, authorities planned to address the current situation. After consultation with MLA Ponnanna, steps will be taken to capture the troublesome elephant. Meanwhile, forest officials are working to protect residential areas have been instructed to support the affected families, and develop further strategies through emergency meetings, said Sanketh Poovaiah, member, Karnataka State Wildlife Board.
New Indian Express
21-05-2025
- New Indian Express
One person dead in wild elephant attack ahead of Bedu Namme festival in Karnataka's Devarapura
MADIKERI: The village of Devarapura in South Kodagu, which was preparing to celebrate the unique festival of 'Bedu Namme', turned into a place of mourning after a villager was killed in a wild elephant attack. The incident occurred near the Aiyappa Temple, where locals had gathered to begin the festivities. Annaiah (41), an estate labourer, was the victim of the tragic attack. As usual, he had left his home to work at a private estate. On his way, he was attacked by a wild elephant. While he attempted to escape, he was unable to find a way out along the narrow path near the forest fringe and was killed on the spot. The incident came to light after villagers who were offering pooja at the Aiyappa Temple heard screams.
