National Tiger Conservation Authority

Capturing is top priority, say officials as hunting order issued for a wild Tiger in Mudumalai

According to the Tamil Nadu Forest Department, the said tiger has been preying on livestock in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and adjoining areas since July this year.

Oct 02, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

Supreme Court allows introduction of African Cheetah in India

The court was hearing a plea by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) which stated that the animal has become extinct.

Jan 28, 2020, 13:53 PM IST

Tiger turnaround: How over 75,000 frames captured by camera traps helped

The tiger census was carried out on 3,81,400 sq km in 20 tiger-occupied states, in which camera traps were used at 26,838 locations in a span of 1.5 years.

Jul 31, 2019, 15:24 PM IST

Hunter becomes the hunted: Tigers' battle for survival

The tiger is known as ST-16 allegedly died on Saturday due to the overdose of tranquillizer. This tiger had recently been shifted from Ranthambore to Sariska and its death has left animal lovers sad and aggrieved over the callousness of Sariska forest officials.

Jun 12, 2019, 13:10 PM IST

Tigress Avni was not aggressive, firing in self-defence doubtful: NTCA committee

"Drugs used for tranquilizing tiger were handled by non-professionals and unauthorised personnel who are not supposed to handle or use the same."

Dec 07, 2018, 07:23 AM IST

Core areas of tiger reserves may soon become human habitation-free

The core areas of tiger reserves may soon become human habitation-free as forest dwellers and tribals living there have to move out after they lost their right to live there.

Apr 16, 2017, 15:28 PM IST

BBC to be banned from filming in protected areas for five years?

However, a BBC spokesperson said the British public broadcaster had not yet received any notification of a ban.

Mar 01, 2017, 23:40 PM IST

India to soon manufacture tiger protection equipment: Dave

Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave Friday said manufacturing of these equipment is expected to start within two years in the country.

Sep 24, 2016, 00:28 AM IST

One tiger killed by poachers this year till November: Govt

The minister said that the government through the National Tiger Conservation Authority/Project Tiger has taken a number of steps for the protection of the big cat and other wildlife species which includes efforts to prevent poaching and other illegal acts.

Dec 18, 2015, 17:38 PM IST