Quick getaway: The best weekend destinations from Delhi, Mumbai and BengaluruThe tour of Nilgiris is a great, off-beat option if you're based out of Bengaluru or Chennai.
02 Nov, 2017, 08.48 AM IST
NHAI to set aside Rs 58 crore for plan to reduce damage to Karnala Bird SanctuaryThe government is widening a section of the Mumbai-Goa highway, 1.5 km of which passes through the sanctuary.
21 Jun, 2016, 02.45 PM IST
Quick Getaways: Visit the Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Maharashtra for an exotic experienceTrekkers are in for a treat at Karnala, as they climb up the 11th century Karnala Fort, which offers panoramic views of green Sahyadri moun...
16 Jun, 2016, 07.03 AM IST
Trans-Harbour Link: Maharashtra government to contest NGT's decision to suspend clearanceMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis was left disappointed since the verdict can further push back the much-delayed MTHL project.
22 Oct, 2015, 05.22 AM IST
Mumbai-Goa highway to have underpasses, ladders for animalsThe plan is to keep the animals' natural habitat intact, which otherwise gets divided when a road splits a jungle, leaving even plants with...
02 Sep, 2015, 10.52 AM IST
When Nature calls: Plan a quick getaway to Karnala in Maharashtra or Sar Pass in HPET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
16 Jul, 2015, 07.41 AM IST
Forest Ministry okays Navi Mumbai airport on condition it will make adjoining area unattractive for birdsThe NBWL standing committee has noted that the BNHS study has also stated that “adjoining NMIA site should be made unattractive to birds in...
29 Jun, 2015, 03.50 AM IST
All new national highways to be made of concrete: Nitin GadkariGadkari also advocated the use of technologies such as the one where a by-product of oil is used for road laying and added that the Centre ...
01 Jan, 2015, 07.18 PM IST
Traveller's dairy: Events to experience around the worldAn enjoyable walk through the moist deciduous base forest of the sanctuary. It is a perfect time to see both resident and migrant birds.
27 Nov, 2014, 06.39 AM IST
- 'Karnala sanctuary faces threat from fibre plant'
The Karnala bird sanctuary, which is home to 147 species of resident birds and 37 species of migratory birds during winter, is under threat...
08 Jul, 2013, 02.05 AM IST
A marathon meeting between MoEF and Prithviraj Chavan results in just one clearanceChavan refused to disclose the cost of the project saying, “It is too early to talk of the cost or other aspects.”
21 Jun, 2013, 06.29 AM IST
- MoEF clears only one project in Maharashtra after lengthy meeting with CM
During the three-hour meeting between CM Chavan and Jayanti Natrajan the issues of getting clearances on many projects was discussed but no...
20 Jun, 2013, 08.29 PM IST
- Karnala bird sanctuary also a butterfly haven
Researchers also observed differences in butterfly diversity over the plateaus with and without wind-farms.
09 Jun, 2013, 06.23 AM IST
Traveller's Diary: Events in Food, Sport, Music and Dance around the worldBeat the heat by heading north to the mountains in Shimla, to experience the five-day summer festival.
23 May, 2013, 07.12 AM IST
Seven eco-friendly destinations you will love to exploreTravellers can now stay with the locals in their homes, pick up traditional recipes and also assist in day-to-day activities. Adventure see...
18 May, 2013, 06.58 PM IST
- Mumbai bird race: Ashy Minivet spotted after 47 years
It was last reliably spotted in 1965. But on Sunday, the Ashy Minivet was spotted once again in Karnala Bird Sanctuary by the team that won...
27 Feb, 2012, 06.29 AM IST
- Fresh lease of life for Karnala Bird Sanctuary
Bird watchers and conservationists can heave a sigh of relief as the Centre has shot down a road-widening proposal that would have caused d...
03 Jan, 2010, 12.49 PM IST