A male tiger, named Explorer, heads towards the Pampa reservoir of Annavaram temple area in Kakinada district on Monday. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT The Wildlife authorities of Andhra Pradesh State forest department and expert committee constituted by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) have launched a fresh drive to tranquillise the transient tiger which is roaming near Pampa reservoir near Annavaram temple area in Kakinada district. On Monday, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P. V. Chalapathi Rao, Chief Conservator of Forests (Rajahmundry) Mr. Srikantanadha Reddy and Kakinada District Forest Officer N. Ramachandra Rao rushed to the spot to monitor and assess the possibilities to tranquillise the tiger. Published – March 16, 2026 10:09 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Political parties, candidates instructed not to stick posters, indulge in wall writings in urban areas in Theni district Cabinet berth only for those who ensure victory in maximum number of constituencies, says Stalin