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Junnar may have breached its leopard carrying capacity: Scientist
A search was initiated and after two hours, the search team found Raksha’s body in a nearby sugarcane field with the head severed from the rest of the body
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 06:52 AM IST
“Worrisome” shift in leopard attack pattern disrupts lifestyle of locals
Mahadev Mohite, deputy conservator, Pune forest department, said, “In Junnar, attacks typically occur at night or early morning
Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:46 AM IST
Fear of leopards keeps farmhands away from fields, affects sugar ops in Junnar
Threat of leopard attacks coupled with advisories from forest department has forced farm labourers in Junnar and neighbouring areas to stay away from sugarcane fields and sugar factories
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 09:12 AM IST
9-year-old boy killed in leopard attack in Junnar
A nine-year-old boy was killed by a leopard in Junnar, marking the sixth fatality in the area this year. Authorities are launching a search and capture operation.
Updated on Sep 26, 2024 05:16 AM IST
NCP MLA Atul Benke meets Pawar, sparks speculation
The meeting on Saturday morning has set tongues wagging, as it took place amid speculation that a few NCP MLAs would return to Pawar ahead of the assembly elections scheduled somewhere between September and October
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 07:22 AM IST
Minor injured in leopard attack in Junnar
17-year-old boy injured in leopard attack at Bhorwadi village in Junnar. Suffered minor leg injuries, admitted to Narayangaon hospital. Leopard escaped.
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 05:02 AM IST
Maha to extend Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre after lifting of MCC
State govt approves extension of Manikdoh Leopard Rescue Centre in Pune due to increased leopard attacks. Tenders to be floated post MCC lift.
Updated on May 30, 2024 07:18 AM IST
Junnar forest dept captured six leopards in five days during special drive
At least 20 camera traps and 40 cage traps have been set up covering at least 10 villages in the close vicinity of Yedgaon dam
Updated on May 16, 2024 07:48 AM IST
Fatal leopard attacks in Junnar prompt villagers to rethink safety of children
As a precaution, villagers are adopting various measures as per the instructions from the forest department officials as well as the members of Wildlife SOS who are working to create awareness among the citizens
Updated on May 16, 2024 07:42 AM IST
Scientists develop single bio-nano system against multiple health problems
Scientists of Shri Shiv Chhatrapati College have developed a single bio-nano system acting as an ‘antimicrobial, antioxidant and anti-cancer drug’ to address health problems
Updated on Dec 20, 2023 07:54 AM IST
Close shave for Pune ZP CEO after truck hits car in Ambegaon
Pune zilla parishad CEO Ayush Prasad had a close call when a speeding truck hit his car on the Pune-Nashik highway. No injuries reported. Complaint filed.
Updated on Jul 06, 2023 11:20 PM IST
Nadeem Inamdar
Wild trails: Junnar a hotspot for leopard-human conflict
A 12-year-old boy was killed in a leopard attack in Pune district, bringing the total number of deaths in the region to three this year. The forest department has placed cages in areas of high leopard population, and has urged citizens to maintain a safe distance and notify them if they spot an animal. The attacks are believed to be due to the encroachment of forest areas by urbanisation, causing damage to the jungle corridor and leading animals to invade human space.
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 10:39 PM IST
Shiva Joshi