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Aug 26, 2025
Six persons sentenced to three years imprisonment in TN tiger poaching case
A Tamil Nadu court awarded three years' imprisonment to six persons, including three women, in a tiger poaching case.
Jun 25, 2025
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K Rajakannappan calls leopard attack usual, draws heavy criticism
Tamil Nadu Forest Minister K Rajakannappan’s remark calling a fatal leopard attack “usual” has triggered outrage.
Dec 19, 2025
Tamil Nadu launches marine elite force to protect Chennai coast
Tamil Nadu Forest Department launched the Marine Elite Force (MEF) in Chennai to strengthen marine conservation.
Aug 11, 2025
5 arrested in Theni for attempting to sell elephant tusks worth ₹2 lakh
Forest officials arrested five individuals in Theni for attempting to sell elephant tusks worth about ₹2 lakh.
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Jul 2024
6-member gang arrested for bid to sell elephant tusks in Coimbatore
The Forest Department has arrested a six-member gang including a woman for searching buyers for elephant tusks.
Aug 2024
Rhino Horns Seized in Cauvery Delta, Six Arrested
Authorities apprehended six individuals involved in an illegal trade of rhino horns in the Cauvery delta region.
Aug 8, 2023
CM Stalin launches TN Forest, Wildlife Crime Control Bureau
Chief Minister M K Stalin launched the state's Forest and Wildlife Crime Control Bureau to combat poaching.
Apr 2023
Tamil Nadu’s first wildlife rescue, treatment and rehabilitation centre inaugurated near Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu inaugurated its first wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centre near Coimbatore to care for wildlife.
Apr 2023
Hatchery for Olive Ridley nesting set up at Besant Nagar beach
A hatchery for Olive Ridley turtle nesting has been set up at Besant Nagar beach by the forest department.
Jun 2024
CM Stalin launches green initiatives on World Environment Day
Chief Minister M K Stalin launched several green initiatives to mark World Environment Day in Tamil Nadu.
Aug 14, 2025
Tamil Nadu Forest Department launches HAWK platform for real-time wildlife crime management
Tamil Nadu launched the HAWK platform, a real-time crime management system leveraging AI and data analytics to centralize wildlife crime reports.
Oct 2025
Madras High Court directs training for forest officers in investigating wildlife offenses
The Madras High Court emphasized the need for digital evidence collection training for forest department officers following the 2025 Criminal Rules of Practice.
Dec 2024
TN Forest Department registers 474 cases in 2024 for illegal wildlife trade
The TNFWCCB has successfully registered and tracked 474 cases involving illegal trading of endangered species since its inception.
Jun 2024
Two individuals arrested in Gudalur for hunting Indian gaur
Forest officials in Gudalur apprehended two persons for illegal hunting and possession of antlers in a specialized operation.
May 2025
Tamil Nadu allocates ₹50 crore corpus for Endangered Species Conservation Fund
The state government has moved the management of the Endangered Species Conservation Fund to the Advanced Institute of Wildlife Conservation to ensure effective utility.