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Time of India
7 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Jenu Kuruba leaders refuse to call Nagarahole a tiger reserve
Mysuru: Jenu Kuruba tribal leaders from Karadikallu Atturu Kolli Haadi inside the Nagarahole Tiger Reserve in Ponnampet taluk of Kodagu district said on Monday that they will never call Nagarahole a tiger reserve. This is not a tiger reserve. It is just Nagarahole. We were forcibly moved out of our soil in the name of forest-tiger protection, Shivu JA, JK Timma, and Shivamma said. Speaking at a press meet organised by the Nagarahole Indigenous Land Assertion Committee, People's Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL), and Communities Network Against Protected Areas (CNAPA), they alleged that those who don't know anything about the forest are encroaching on the forests in the name of conservation. Shivu stated that all the 52 Jenu Kuruba families now staying in their ancestral land are happy with what is available inside the forest now. "For decades, we were made to struggle in the lane houses," he said. He alleged that forest department officials misused the provisions of the law to displace them. Timma recollected his experience with a tiger conservation project where he demonstrated his understanding of the forest. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Homens acima dos 40 anos estão comprando esse óculos militar Óculos Max Saiba Mais Undo "Unfortunately, those who don't know anything about the forest and wild animals are allowed to encroach on the forests while those who know the forest are sent out of the forests," he charged. He alleged that the tiger conservation projects resulted in the death of tigers. Shivamma urged govt agencies not to displace them as they are leading a real life in their own hamlets. Nitin Rai, an independent scholar who has looked at the socio-ecological impacts of wildlife conservation, and Pranab Doley, a community leader from the Mising community, Kaziranga, Assam, and convener of the Greater Kaziranga Land and Human Rights Committee, who is also the founding member of CNAPA, spoke during the press meet. Rai alleged that govt agencies are misusing the increase in the number of tigers to dilute the forest laws for the benefit of mining and other activities.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Centenarian travels 150km to comfort family of Pahalgam victim
Shivamogga: Centenarian Shivamma from Thimmalapura, Tiptur taluk, Tumakuru district, travelled approximately 150 kilometres to visit the family of Pahalgam massacre victim Manjunath Rao , in Shivamogga on Tuesday. She was accompanied by her son Basavaraj, and offered her condolences to Rao's widow Pallavi. Upon learning about the incident through the media, she said she felt compelled to comfort Rao's mother, wife, and son. Despite her advanced age of 103, she travelled by bus with her son, to reach Shivamogga. During her hourlong visit, Shivamma expressed her anger towards the Pakistani terrorists and urged PM Narendra Modi to bolster support for Indian soldiers before returning home. Speaking to reporters, Shivamma stated, "I am from Thimlapura of Tiptur taluk. My son informed me about the incident. I was upset after hearing the story, and also watched it on the television. I asked my son to take me to Shivamogga." She added, "Never let the Pakistanis attack Hindus. We have to strengthen our soldiers. Please convey my message to the Prime Minister and the CM of Uttar Pradesh." Neither Shivamma nor her son disclosed their family background. Pallavi shared with the media that while she was over a call in the front yard, the elderly woman arrived. Pallavi said, "She told me that she came to console me. I have no words to express my feelings. I feel not alone." Pallavi also mentioned that Shivamma was not a relative.
