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Prashanth Carries Mysuru Dasara’s 750-Kg Golden Howdah In Debut
The 54-year-old tusker Prashanth made his debut carrying the 750-kg golden howdah at Mysuru Dasara, succeeding veteran Abhimanyu.
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First Jamboo Savari Rehearsal Held at Mysuru Palace Ahead of Dasara Finale
Mysuru held the first Jamboo Savari rehearsal, covering the Chamundeshwari ritual, elephant procession and security plans for the Dasara finale.
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Conservationists warn Munnar viewpoint project could disrupt elephant habitat
A proposed viewpoint in Mattupetty grasslands has raised concerns that construction, traffic and tourist activity could disrupt elephant herds.
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17 Captive Elephants Screened in Kerala Amid Concerns Over Sudden Deaths
Seventeen captive elephants in Thrissur underwent tests for blood sugar, cholesterol, kidney and liver health as part of a preventive-care programme.
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Three Elephants Reach Shivamogga for October 21 Jamboo Savari
Sagar, Bahaddur and Somanna arrive in Shivamogga for the October 21 Dasara Jamboo Savari and begin preparations with caretakers.
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Tusker Mahendra Likely Dropped From Mysuru Dasara Golden Howdah Race
Tusker Mahendra may be dropped from carrying the golden howdah at Mysuru Dasara after failing to complete weight-training trials.
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Abhimanyu Returns to Mysuru Dasara for Final Appearance
Veteran tusker Abhimanyu returns to Mysuru Dasara for a ceremonial farewell, joining the jumbo squad as Nishane Ane in his final appearance.
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Rescue team frees young elephant trapped by discarded truck tyre in Assam
Rescue teams in Assam freed elephants trapped by discarded tyres, wire snares, and trenches dug around tea estates, highlighting growing human-wildlife con
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Tusker Srikanta weighs 5,790 kg, heaviest of nine Dasara elephants in Mysuru
Tusker Srikanta weighs 5,790 kg, topping nine elephants preparing for Mysuru's Dasara procession. Weight monitoring ensures fitness for the ceremonial para
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Nine Dasara elephants begin journey to Mysuru for 2026 festival preparations
Nine Dasara elephants depart for Mysuru in ceremonial Gajapayana. Tusker Abhimanyu, who carried the golden howdah for six years, honored in farewell.
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Kumki elephants Jayanth and Abhimanyu deployed to curb human-elephant conflict
Kumki elephants Jayanth and Abhimanyu are deployed in Manyam to reduce human-elephant conflict and protect local villages from wild elephant incursions.