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Deccan Herald
24-05-2025
- Health
- Deccan Herald
74-yr-old woman dies of monkey fever in Karnataka's Honnavar taluk
KFD was first identified in the Kyasanur Forest in 1957, and is primarily transmitted through tick bites, especially from the hard tick Haemaphysalis spinigera.
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Time of India
Sign on the dotted line awaited
wildlife forensic science Karnataka Forest Department Wildlife Institute of India Karnataka's firstlaboratory in Bengaluru will take a few more months to become operational, the(KFD) has to KFD officials, an MoU with the(WII) to obtain representative samples for the laboratory in Madiwala is still in progress.'The laboratory has all the equipment needed to run forensic analysis, except representative samples. The MoU with WII in this regard is yet to take shape. We have written to the institute, and the process is expected to be completed over the next two to three KFD has collected some samples, they are not sufficient,' said Subhash K Malkhede, Chief Wildlife Warden of of six field staff in wildlife forensic cases has already been completed. Out of the six officials, two were sent to the Wildlife Institute of India, Dehradun, and four took training in the Wildlife Forensic Science Centre in Tamil the Rs 2.7-crore project was last expected to be ready by April. The project was approved a couple of years ago and is being set up to improve the conviction rate in wildlife crime cases. Once operational, the facility, equipped with modern techniques and equipment, will provide analysis and reports to aid investigations, including DNA analysis and morphological Department is currently dependent on the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad, the Wildlife Institute of India in Dehradun, and the Tamil Nadu Forest Department for analysis of samples. Those analyses that require quick results are being sent to the Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals (IAH&VB) in Hebbal and the local forensic activists and experts say the forest department must ensure that the wildlife forensic sciences laboratory in Bengaluru is functional sooner rather than later.'For any sample analysis to be done locally, the department is dependent on labs associated with institutes and organisations that conduct these analyses pro bono. Thus, a report that can arrive in 48 hours takes department is also struggling with thousands of wildlife offense cases, many of which could have received their logical end given an in-house wildlife forensic laboratory. The lab in Madiwala should be fully equipped and functional as soon as possible,' said a wildlife of December 2024, more than 4,000 wildlife offence cases are pending in Karnataka.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Twenty-two occupants affected by fire at Knoxville apartment complex
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Twenty-two occupants were affected by a fire at Spring Meadow Apartment Complex, a Knoxville Fire Department spokesperson said. The Knox County Emergency Communications District received multiple 911 calls around 5:15 p.m. Saturday reporting a fire on the second floor of building 900 in the Spring Meadow Apartment Complex. Someone also pulled a fire alarm. When a KFD engine arrived, they found heavy fire coming from the roof and rear of the building. Car crashes into Domino's on Broadway in Knoxville 'KFD crews immediately began firefight efforts,' a KFD spokesperson said. 'However, crews were pushed back by heavy fire.' The incident commander called for two ladder trucks, and they had to get an additional water supply across Washinton Pike which required them to briefly close the road. They were able to gain control of the fire within 40 minutes after the initial alarm. There were no injuries reported, but one firefighter was treated and released on the scene because of a minor medical issue, KFD said. Woman shares her experience with the 4.1 magnitude earthquake in East Tennessee Apartment management and the American Red Cross are assisting the twenty-two occupants affected by the fire, KFD wrote. Of the building's eight units, four suffered heavy fire, water and smoke damage, while the other four had smoke damage. KFD investigators are working to determine the cause, the department said Saturday evening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Don't wait: How Hawaiʻi residents can prepare for summer season
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The days are getting longer and the weather is warmer! As we head into the dry summer months, fire officials urge residents to remain vigilant for wildfires. Fire departments statewide are working with different agencies to raise awareness during May — also known as Wildfire Awareness Month. 'Our risk is high,' fire experts warn as summer approaches Kauaʻi Fire Department Chief Michael Gibson explained that wildfires can cause 'significant destruction to homes, communities and public spaces.' The department said it is working with KEMA, Kauaʻi Police Department and the mayor's office to improve public alert messaging and incident management team training. As for residents and businesses, Kauaʻi fire officials offered various tips to help protect themselves from possible dead vegetation and other flammable materials, especially if it's within the first five feet of the home Refrain from using invasive grasses as they can overgrow when unmanaged. Instead, consider replanting low-lying, drought-tolerant, native ground cover Flammable materials should be removed from decks, porches, lanai and underneath the house Keep your lawn hydrated and shorter than four inches tall around the home. Do not mow in the day's heat or when the wind blows; never mow in dry vegetation. Have an escape route to a clear area safe from rapid-fire spread. Report possible fires — including signs of smoke or flames — to KPD dispatch and 911 if it's an emergency Large landowners and land stewards who want more guidance are encouraged to attend KFD's wildfire preparedness collaboration meeting in May. Interested attendees should contact KFD Fire Prevention Capt. Kaeo Kinoshita at jkinoshita@ Check out more news from around Hawaii More wildfire prevention tips can also be found on the 'Wildland Fire Action Guide & Safety Tips' tab of KFD's website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigating after carts stolen at Kansas City golf course
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri police are investigating after the city said thieves stole two golf carts from a city golf course. Employees at Minor Park Golf Course said it happened on Sunday during a youth golf tournament, and two outsiders sneaked through. Suspect in KFD firefighter's murder makes first court appearance Minor Park Golf Course shared video of the moment the golf carts were stolen near Holmes and Red Bridge Road. The general manager at Minor Park Golf Course said they installed GPS trackers on golf carts within the last two weeks. He said the last place the stolen carts were pinged was at Minor Park, just east of the golf course. In the video, you can see two men take off with golf carts. The general manager said the people never came back with the city property. Surveillance video shows the pair first walked through the doors of the Pro Shop, where they spent about 20 minutes inside. Then, just after 5 p.m. Sunday the two men took off east. The City of Kansas City, Missouri said thieves stole two golf carts, 'equipped with GPS trackers, but employees later discovered the devices had been forcibly removed.' The GM told FOX4 he got an alert, saying two golf carts had left the premises – he said the carts' last known location was here at Minor Park. 'They just jumped in the carts and took them and drove them off like they were part of the tournament,' Director Of U.S. Kids Golf in Kansas City Todd Misemer said. Misemer said the theft happened during their event, but did not involve any of their golfers or crew. 'It's just kind of sad at a kids tournament, the golf course gives up prime tee times for our kids,' Misemer said, 'and then we have adults come in and steal carts, unrelated to the Kids Golf, but outside adults, it is really sad.' Misemer said there were 300 people at the course when it happened, and 130 kids. Employees said the thieves stole the carts right outside the clubhouse and each cart costs about $9,000 each. The Kansas City Police Department said a detective is 'actively working to identify a subject of interest,' and will continue to follow leads. 'We have kids out here as young as 5 years old out here playing golf, and for an adult to come on a property and just blend in, it's going to step up more security and awareness on our end as well,' Misemer said, 'So it kind of opens my eyes, as well.' The City said in a statement to FOX4, 'Kansas City is committed to keeping minor park a welcoming and safe place for everyone and are already working to replace the stolen carts as quickly as possible.' Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android U.S Kids Golf is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction. If you know anything, call the Kansas City police property crimes unit. 'You would think that a golf course is a safe zone like a park, but you have people that just don't care,' Misemer said, 'So, we just need to do a better job of being aware of who's around us.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
