Kerala temple elephant Pallatt Brahmadathan dies after being struck by lightning

Pallatt Brahmadathan, a 65-year-old elephant and popular Kerala temple festival tusker, died after being struck by lightning in Kottayam.
globalissues

Kerala’s Human-Elephant ‘Conflict’: Time To Understand a Complex Relationship

NEW DELHI, September 5 (IPS) - In the early part of this year, two deaths in Kerala garnered major media attention. A farmer in Wayanad and a female plantation worker in Idukki were killed in two ...
Yahoo

Elephants Are Worshipped as Gods—But Their Sacred Status Doesn’t Always Protect Them

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Modern Indian festivals (poorams) feature live elephants in elaborate processions. Animal advocacy groups are fighting for better ...
India

Kerala temple witnesses elephant attack on priest during festival; animal grabs and tosses him in air | Viral video inside

Viral News: A shocking video has come to light from Kerala’s Thrissur district in which an elephant is seen getting aggressive. The video is from the state’s Annamanada Temple, and it features a ...
NDTV

Captive Elephants Arrive In Trucks For Health Check-Up In Kerala's Thrissur

Thrissur, known for its grand temple festivals and majestic elephants, witnessed an unusual sight on Friday as several captive elephants arrived in trucks at Thekkinkadu Maidan for a large health camp ...
thehindu

Captive elephants to get regular health check-ups in Keralam

Captive elephants in Keralam will soon undergo a comprehensive health screening, including tests for diabetes, cholesterol, kidney and liver function, amid growing concerns over the increasing number ...