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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...06 Dec, 2020, 05.41 PM IST- Western Ghats' biodiversity 'faces threat', says report20 Nov, 2017, 11.06 PM IST
- Indian scientists discover four new species of smallest known frogs from the Western GhatsUnlike other frogs in the genus that are predominantly stream dwelling, the new miniature frogs were found under damp forest leaf litter or...22 Feb, 2017, 01.13 AM IST
- Three of India's natural world heritage sites face threat from harmful activity: WWFIndia's three major natural World Heritage Sites - the Western Ghats, Sundarbans National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary - are facing th...12 Apr, 2016, 05.09 PM IST
- Land snails in bright hues need study for protectionThe brightly coloured land snail Indrella ampulla is found exclusively in the Western Ghats, but what it looks like would depend largely on...31 Aug, 2015, 06.00 AM IST
- Bats in India like to live among coffee plantsIt turns out that when coffee plantations encroach on natural forest habitat, bats are happy to live in the coffee.24 Aug, 2015, 09.10 AM IST
- Congress leader P T Thomas asks Modi government to implement Gadgil committee reportCongress leader P T Thomas today asked the BJP government to implement the Gadgil committee report to protect the scenic hills.10 Jul, 2015, 02.48 PM IST
- Decision on Kasturirangan panel report by August: Prakash JavadekarJavadekar said that barring commercial mining and polluting industries there will no restriction on doing business in Western Ghats and the...07 Jul, 2015, 10.02 PM IST
- 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.27 Apr, 2015, 02.07 AM IST
- 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...15 Nov, 2013, 06.40 AM IST
- Environment Ministry asks 6 states to stop development activities in Western Ghats"In case of any violation, appropriate legal action under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 shall be taken," it said.14 Nov, 2013, 07.15 PM IST
- No protection to 63% of Western Ghats is perilousThe central government's in principle acceptance of the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats, which will exclude 63% of the area from cons...27 Oct, 2013, 06.57 AM IST
- British conservationists say the Malabar Civet may have become extinctWestern Ghats' rarest and most threatened mammal – the Malabar Civet may have become extinct.17 May, 2013, 01.53 PM IST
- Kerala mulls setting up new action force to deal with MaoistsThe maoists, banned in the country, has been trying to expand its activities in the Western Ghat forest areas of Karnataka, Kerala and Tami...18 Feb, 2013, 12.48 PM IST
- 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.11 Jul, 2012, 04.41 PM IST
- KTK seeks Centre's help to study climate change in W GhatsWorried over the potential negative impact of global warming on Western Ghats, Karnataka is seeking the Centre's help to set up a research ...24 Aug, 2009, 05.04 PM IST
- K'nataka seeks help from center to monitor W GhatsOfficials from Karnataka have now sought the union government's help in being able to study effects of climate changes on the Western Ghats...24 Aug, 2009, 11.14 AM IST
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