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MP’s Big Cat Toll Rises To 34 This Yr

The state has lost 32 tigers in the first five months of 2026. Poaching is under control, but electrified fencing outside core areas has emerged as a major threat to the big cat. Adding to worries is the canine distemper virus that killed a tigress and 4 cubs in kanha

A tigress and her last cub have died at kanha Tiger Reserve, bringing the state's tiger death toll to 30 this year. Officials suspect canine distemper virus (CDV) as the cause, potentially spread from domestic dogs. A large-scale sanitization and vaccination operation is underway to prevent further transmission.

Madhya Pradesh has recorded 23 tiger deaths this year, with a cub found dead in kanha Tiger Reserve and an adult tiger in Balaghat. Officials suspect starvation for the cub, whose sibling also died recently. The state, home to the country's largest tiger population, faces concerns over these fatalities and calls for improved monitoring.

A viral video captured a woman taking a Lord Krishna idol to a salon for a hair wash, sparking a heated online debate. While some found the act amusing, many netizens condemned it as a mockery of Hindu traditions, questioning the nature of such devotion and its public display.

Bhubaneswar police's Special Crime Unit busted an illegal arms racket, seizing two semi-automatic guns, 10 bullets, and two magazines. Amaresh Rout, 28, was arrested near Hatatola pond in Sundarapada. The operation also recovered a mobile phone, a two-wheeler, and cash. Investigations are ongoing to trace the source and buyers of the firearms.

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Pandit Jeevraj Shrimali from Jodhpur is transforming the disposal of religious waste. He educates devotees, segregates pooja items, and repurposes materials to fund his environmental initiatives. His efforts have revived a local pond and promote a deeper respect for nature as part of dharma.