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Anand Mahindra is captivated by this less-crowded, magical destination. 8 hours from Bangalore, this place has forests, rivers, and sea. Where is Honnavar locatedAnand Mahindra has highlighted Honnavar, a Karnataka coastal town, as a hidden gem. This serene locale, where the Sharavathi River meets th...
Karnataka Forest Minister orders recovery of 599 acres in northwest Bengaluru, sending jitters among occupantsForest Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed the reclamation of 599 acres of forest land in Bengaluru, originally given to HMT Limited 60 ye...
Karnataka forms task force to clear encroachments, illegal resorts in forests and western ghatsKarnataka Forest Minister Khandre had on Friday directed the forest department's additional chief secretary to issue orders for the removal...
40% land claims by tribals rejected by state govtsApproximately 40% of land claims filed by tribals under the Forest Rights Act have been rejected by states in India. Uttarakhand has the hi...
Karnataka govt committed to implementing Kasturirangan panel reportKarnataka Environment and Forests Minister Eshwar Khandre on Saturday said the state government is committed to the implementation of the K...
ACT coalition vaccinates entire Kabini tourism ecosystem in Karnataka as businesses set to resumeAs Covid cases steadily decline, restoring some form of normalcy, businesses including the tourism sector that have been ravaged by the pan...
NGT sets up panel on Mekedatu dam construction violationThe committee comprises of senior members from the Integrated Regional Office, MoEF, Bangalore, Cauvery Water Management Authority, Cauvery...
CM BS Yediyurappa may change forest ministerKarnataka CM BS Yediyurappa is expected to make another round of portfolio changes in his cabinet, after his decision to allocate the fores...
BS Yediyurappa may change forest ministerSources in the government said that in response to criticism from various quarters including the opposition Congress and civil society, Sin...
Karnataka proposes to amend Trees act; citizen groups slam the moveOn February 9, a proposal to amend the Karnataka Preservation of Trees Act, 1976, was introduced in the State Assembly.
National Green Tribunal clears decks for Hubli-Ankola railway line in KarnatakaThe order assumes significance as Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) last year had disapproved the 168-km rail link ...
- Close to 6,000 green crimes reported in 2014
India had reported over 5,800 environment related crimes last year with maximum over 83% of it being recorded for violation of the Forest A...
55 mining companies served notice for not paying Forest TaxFifty-five mining companies here were slapped notices for not paying Forest Development Tax (FDT), an official said today.
Iron ore export scam: CBI carries out searches in 10 citiesCBI today carried out searches at 19 locations in 10 cities across the country in connection with alleged illegal export of 21 lakh tonnes ...
21 lakh tonnes of iron ore illegally exported; CBI registers 22 casesCBI has rsgietered 22 cases against companies involved in alleged exports of 21 lakh tonnes of iron ore without valid permits from Belekari...
- Supreme Court asks panel to probe Karnataka mining
The Supreme Court has asked the committee it had appointed to probe the alleged illegal mining in Bellary and other forest areas of Karnata...
- Posco now looks to set up shop in Karnataka
If things work to plan, the Posco story may get a twist, and the Korean steel giant may come home to Karnataka.
- Alleged flouting of forest laws by Vedanta, Posco being probed
Union Ministry of Environment and Forests is investigating alleged violation of forest laws by Vedanta Co and Korean steel maker Posco in O...
- Centre's boss on forests, Ramesh tells Yeddyurappa
Centre reminded K'taka govt in reserved forests, it has the last word.
- Reddy brothers block survey, flout eco norms for mining
The Supreme Court is set to spell out on Thursday its stand on the mining sharks’ plea for a stay on survey of the controversial mining sit...