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WESTERN GHATS CONSERVATION
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...- JSW–The Times of India Earth Care Awards Recognises Champions of Climate Action and Sustainability
- 600 sq ft rainforest, 100 plant varieties, 17 bird species: Retired Bengaluru techie turns terrace into mini forest with homegrown cherries, dragon fruit, coffee and more, keeping temperatures cooler and the air cleanerIn Bengaluru, a retired engineer has cultivated a vibrant 600 sq ft rooftop rainforest, a testament to urban green restoration. This mini-f...
- Meet one of nature’s rarest ‘joyful’ creatures spotted in the Western Ghats. Internet calls it a 'beauty'A rare Nilgiri Marten, described as one of nature's happiest creatures, was recently spotted in the Western Ghats. This endemic species, kn...
- Why do tigers rest for 16–20 hours a day? IITian-IFS officer shares fascinating explanation.Tigers need long rest periods for survival. IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi explains this is due to energy conservation. Tigers understand calor...
- Madhav Gadgil, legendary ecologist who transformed Western Ghats conservation, passes away at 83Madhav Gadgil passes away: Renowned Indian ecologist Madhav Gadgil, celebrated for his pivotal work on the Western Ghats, has passed away a...
- When greed gets better of greenDespite the severe impact of landslides in Wayanad due to ecosystem damage and climate change, six Western Ghat states refuse to propose ec...
- 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...
- Conservation outlook of Western Ghats grim, says report
- Conservation outlook of Western Ghats grim, says IUCN reportAccording to the 2020 report, the conservation outlook of the mountain chain of the Western Ghats, one of the worlds eight hottest hot spot...
- Western Ghats' biodiversity 'faces threat', says report
- Centre to hold a crucial meeting on Western Ghats tomorrowEnvironment Minister Prakash Javadekar will hold a meeting tomorrow to review the progress of physical demarcation of Ecologically Sensitiv...
- 18 reptile species in Western Ghats face threatReptile species in the Western and Eastern Ghats and South India in general are under threat of extinction, a report says.
- Western Ghats manifesto seeks public hearings on Gadgil, Kasturirangan reports to avoid politicizationNadu.The activists of Save Western Ghats will campaign in these.
- Western Ghats conservation: Kasturirangan committee report rocks Kerala assemblyCPI-M led LDF Opposition members in Kerala today disrupted proceedings in the House, seeking a debate on the Kasturirangan committee report.
- Western Ghats home to endangered speciesThe mountains of the Western Ghats are the second most important shelter in the world for threatened species, says a research paper edition...
- Indian Biodiversity Congress to begin from SundayTo sensitize the public, government and other stake holders about the conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity of Western Gh...
- Calicut University's botanical garden to house endangered treesIn a unique conservation initiative, the Calicut University Botanical Garden (CUBG) will provide a safe haven to hundreds of rare, endanger...
- Conservation body wants international monitoring of Western GhatsAmid debate over conservation of Western Ghats, recently added to Unesco’s list of iconic places, a world heritage advisory body has recomm...
- IUCN calls for international monitoring of Western GhatsThe demand came amid debates over conservation of the mountains, which have been added to UNESCO's list of iconic places.
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