A female elephant was found dead in a reserve forest close to the water storage area of Bhavanisagar Dam near Sirumugai. The cause of death is being investigated.
Villagers in Jakeikala village detain three forest officials for six hours and block a road to protest against elephant depredation. They demand compensation for loss of properties and crops.
The one-month-old elephant calf that was dumped by its herd and lodged at Balaram Prasad forest beat house was shifted to Nandankanan on Sunday night and is in good health.
Summer season has started, still intense hot weather conditions across the state is yet to be witnessed in the season.
Bhopal witnessed moderate weather conditions on Friday after rainfall and cloudy weather conditions on Thursday.
Among major cities light drizzle in Gwalior, temperature dropped