Flawed trenches, shrinking habitat fuel wildlife conflict in Channagiri | Mysuru News

Elephant proof trench in Ubrani forest Shivamogga: A growing human-wildlife conflict is unfolding around the unique circular landscape of the Channagiri Range in the Bhadravathi Forest Division. Comprising the interconnected forest patches of Kukwada, Bandigudda, Ubrani and Hanumagiri, this isolated hub of deciduous forest and dense shrub vegetation is facing a multi-pronged crisis.Environmentalists contend that…

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Engg student drowns while trying to rescue colleague

Davanagere: Two engineering students from BIET Engineering College, Davanagere drowned while swimming in the Bhadra Right Bank Canal near Marabanahalli in Channagiri taluk, police said. A group of 10 students had gone to the spot from the college, and among them, Vivek and Mansi drowned in the canal.Fire and emergency services personnel recovered Vivek’s body,…

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