Another wild elephant dies from mouth injuries in Kerala

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September 9, 2020

Palakkad, Sept 9: A wild elephant, found with injuries in its mouth, died at Attapadi in Palakkad on Wednesday morning, forest officials said.

The tuskless male elephant (Makna), believed to be between 25-30 years, had been treated by forest officials last month after tranquilizing it on finding it weak, unable to eat or drink due to the injuries. Efforts had been made to put a tracking collar on the jumbo, but it left the area before that, the officials said.

The elephant had injuries in its mouth, its tongue was split.But there were no injuries on its jaw, they said.

Forest officials said it was not clear how the animal, nicknamed 'bulldozer' by local people as it had destroyed 17 houses in the state and eight in the Coimbatore division of Tamil Nadu, suffered the wounds.

"It used to destroy houses and break windows to get rice and other food articles. We got information that the animal was getting weak and had crossed to Kerala two days ago," they said.

The animal was found dead in the Attapadi forests this morning.

It was in May this year that a pregnant wild elephant had died after she consumed a cracker-filled fruit in Silent valley forests.

The incident had sparked widespread outrage.

In Agali forests, a five-year-old elephant had died in July following injuries due to fractured jaw.

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Screen silence: Karnataka’s bold ‘switch-off’ strategy to boost SSLC scores

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February 5,2026

In an era where digital distractions are the primary rival to academic excellence, the Karnataka Education Department is taking the fight directly to the living room. As the SSLC (Class 10) annual examinations loom, officials have launched a localized "digital strike" to ensure students aren't losing their competitive edge to scrolling or soap operas.

The 7-to-9 Lockdown

The department has issued a formal directive urging—and in some cases, enforcing via home visits—a total blackout of mobile phones and television sets between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM. This two-hour window is being designated as "sacred study time" across the state until the examinations conclude on April 2.

Key Pillars of the Initiative:

• Doorstep Advocacy: Teachers are transitioning from classrooms to living rooms, meeting parents to explain the psychological benefits of a distraction-free environment.

• Parental Accountability: The campaign shifts the burden of discipline from the student to the household, asking parents to lead by example and switch off their own devices.

• The Timeline: The focus remains sharp on the upcoming exam block, scheduled from March 18 to April 2.

"The objective is simple: uninterrupted focus. We are reclaiming the evening hours for the students, ensuring their environment is as prepared as their minds," stated a senior department official.

Student vs. Reality

While the student community has largely welcomed the "forced focus"—with many admitting they lack the willpower to ignore notifications—the move has sparked a debate on enforceability. Without a "TV Police," the success of this initiative rests entirely on the shoulders of parents and the persuasive power of visiting educators.

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