Nagarhole Tiger Reserve in Karnataka, located between Mysuru and Kodagu, is a prime destination for elephant sightings on World Elephant Day. Famous for its large population of Asian elephants, the park offers jeep and boat safaris in the Kabini region. It is situated about 80-90 km from Mysuru and 240 km from Bengaluru. The best time to visit is from October to May, when the weather is pleasant and natural beauty is at its peak after the monsoon. https://www.tv9hindi.com/photo-gallery/lifestyle-photos/world-elephant-day-nagarahole-tiger-reserve-best-to-place-for-elephant-wildlife-3877634.html

Kottayam district is facing a severe threat from wild animals like elephants, gaurs, and wild boars. In the Erumely and Azhutha regions, four wild elephants have been roaming for days, causing panic among commuters, especially motorcyclists. Recently, a bike rider named Bijumon was injured in a gaur attack at Inchakkuzhi. Leopards have also been spotted capturing pet dogs in the area. Farmers in Nedumkunnam and Kangazha are distressed by wild boars destroying crops. The Forest Department has assured 24-hour monitoring and promised to repair dysfunctional solar fencing to curb the animal menace. https://mangalam.com/news/detail/862106-news-details.html

On World Elephant Day, residents of Jangalmahal pray for the well-being of elephants despite facing significant property and crop damage. Around 150-160 elephants are roaming across Jhargram and Midnapore divisions, leading to 7 deaths since March. Locals consider elephants as deities ('Thakur') and urge the forest department to manage them better. The forest department is planting fruit trees, digging ponds, and planning solar fencing to mitigate human-wildlife conflict. https://eisamay.com/west-bengal-news/bankura-purulia-jhargram-news/jhargram-villagers-saying-it-should-be-forest-department-has-to-control-elephants/200531635.cms

The article explores the beautiful depiction of the month of Shravan through the famous poem by Balkavi. It describes the play of sunlight and rain, the rainbows in the sky, and the overall greenery that brings joy. The imagery includes rows of cranes looking like celestial flowers, the fragrance of flowers like Sonchafa and Parijat, and the festive spirit among women and children during this auspicious month of nature's bounty. https://www.esakal.com/ampstories/web-story/how-is-shravan-in-balkavis-poem-monsoon-joy-in-balkavis-shravan-poem-sam01

Deputy Commissioner Hemant Sati chaired a meeting of the Vishnugarh Bronze Cluster Advisory Committee. The inauguration date was set for September 17, 2026. Currently, 832 artisans are registered, with 63 already trained. The DC approved the construction of a store room for women artisans and a boundary wall using United Funds. Additionally, instructions were given to expedite the release of a pending state share of ₹16.50 lakh to support local metal crafts and employment generation. https://samridhjharkhand.com/state/jharkhand/hazaribagh/bishnugarh-bronze-cluster-inauguration-hazaribagh-2026/article-25811

A rare total solar eclipse is set to occur on August 12, visible across parts of Europe, North America, and North Africa. The path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, and Spain, lasting up to 2 minutes and 18 seconds. Major cities like Madrid will witness a deep partial eclipse of 99.9%. Experts warn against looking at the sun without certified solar filters except during the brief moment of totality. The event will also be live-streamed by NASA and the ESA for global viewers. https://www.binodon69.com/article/1000546/index.html

A miraculous event occurred in Mela Urudaiyarpuram village, Tirunelveli, where the deities of Sri Mariamman and Kaliamman temples reportedly opened their eyes. The temple, which houses 100-year-old swayambhu idols, has not seen a major festival for over 16 years. As news of this divine occurrence spread, large crowds from neighboring areas like Thatchanallur and Anandapuram gathered to witness the sight, creating a buzz in the locality. https://www.dinamani.com/religion/religion-news/2026/Aug/11/mariyamman-and-kaliyamman-appeared-with-eyes-open-in-nellai

Tragic snakebite incident at a residential ashram school in Gadchiroli's Dhanora taluka led to the death of three tribal girls and critical injuries to three others. The girls were sleeping on the floor when a venomous snake bit them. Following the incident, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis ordered the permanent cancellation of the school's license and suspended negligent officials. The state government has also decided to conduct a third-party audit of 511 aided tribal residential schools across Maharashtra to ensure student safety and better facilities. https://marathi.asianetnews.com/maharashtra/gadchiroli-hostel-tragedy-three-girls-die-from-snakebite-school-licence-cancelled/articleshow-ty16vw9

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a status report in the Supreme Court alleging that the Kerala government has been obstructing the strengthening and maintenance of the Mullaperiyar Dam for 12 years. Despite court orders to cut trees for machinery transport and TN paying Rs 87.64 lakh for Vallakadavu road repairs, Kerala has not acted. TN also claimed Kerala is not sharing rainfall and flood data, and requested the court's intervention to complete dam maintenance and strengthen the Baby Dam. https://www.dinakaran.com/news/mullaperiyar-dam-kerala-govts-obstruction-supreme-court-tamilnadu-govt/

A heated debate broke out in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly between members of TVK, DMK, and Congress over the NEET exemption resolution. The discussion focused on the history of NEET's introduction in India. DMK and Congress members clarified that while the bill was introduced during the UPA regime, former CM Karunanidhi's strong opposition ensured Tamil Nadu was exempted during his and Jayalalithaa's tenures. TVK members urged parties to avoid politics and focus on student welfare, citing recent student suicides. https://www.tv9tamilnews.com/tamil-nadu/tamilnadu-assembly-neet-resolution-debate-tvk-congress-and-dmk-clash-over-neet-history-97534.html