Scientists discover two new species of pipeworts from Western Ghats of Maharashtra, Karnataka
The scientists found the new species while exploring the biodiversity of the Western Ghats.
Oct 04, 2020, 22:14 PM IST
Rains continue to batter Kerala, people shifted to relief camps
Rains continued to wreak havoc in many parts of Kerala with northern hill district of Wayanad experiencing widespread landslides and flooding overnight, forcing thousands of people to take shelter at relief camps, officials said today.
Aug 14, 2018, 10:35 AM IST
Summer rains cool drought-hit Karnataka
"The city received 319 mm rainfall from May 1 to 28, surpassing the previous record of 287.1 mm set in May 1957 and 178 mm in May 2015.
May 29, 2017, 16:54 PM IST
Four new species of small night frogs discovered in Western Ghats
According to a report published on Tuesday, the newly discovered species that are small enough to sit on a fingernail were there in abundance but had likely been overlooked because of their size.
Feb 22, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
Scientists discover new wasp species in Western Ghats
The new species of wasp is harmless and makes mud nests.
Jan 11, 2017, 13:25 PM IST
Kerala govt orders magisterial probe into Maoists' encounter
The CPI(M)-led LDF government in Kerala today ordered a magisterial probe into the recent encounter of two Maoists at Nilambur forests in Malappuram district.
Nov 27, 2016, 13:57 PM IST
Sindhudurg: India's cleanest 'mini-paradise'
Earlier this week, Sindhudurg suddenly shot into the national limelight after it was declared as "cleanest" district in the plains in the country.
Sep 12, 2016, 08:13 AM IST
Visit Kaas Pathar - the paradise of flowers in Maharashtra this Aug-Sep
Kaas Pathar is spread over a thousand hectares and is situated at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level.
Aug 08, 2016, 11:28 AM IST
Karnataka sounds flood alert as excess water is released in Krishna
A flood alert has been issued in many villages of two border districts of Karnataka.
Jul 13, 2016, 16:14 PM IST
Froggy style: New sex position observed in Bombay night frogs - Watch!
The rare reproductive behavior of frogs was discovered by professor SD Biju and his team from Delhi University.
Jun 15, 2016, 13:26 PM IST
Western Ghats are facing dark days – Know why
But sadly the internationally recognized Western Ghats are now facing serious threats from harmful human activities like aggressive logging and mining.
Jun 12, 2016, 11:01 AM IST
Western Ghats are facing dark days – Know why
But sadly the internationally recognized Western Ghats are now facing serious threats from harmful human activities like aggressive logging and mining.
Jun 12, 2016, 11:01 AM IST
Green body raises concern over forest fires in Western Ghats
The forest fires that started from January this year have raised suspicions of illegal activities in certain areas, Holla said.
Apr 01, 2016, 20:52 PM IST
Western Ghats home to rare sand-eating tadpoles
These tadpoles, which they claim have ribs, live in absolute darkness, maybe till the time they develop into young frogs.
Mar 31, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
Lawyer fighting for women devotees at Sabarimala temple in Kerala gets 500 threat calls
Naushad Ahmed Khan, the lawyer who is seeking entry for all women and girls in the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, has received 500 threatening phone calls.
Jan 15, 2016, 13:32 PM IST
'Karnataka has signifcant role in realising INDCs'
As a progressive state, Karnataka has a significant role to play in achieving the targets envisaged under India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs), a group of leading scientists and researchers said Wednesday.
Dec 16, 2015, 19:57 PM IST
Tamil Nadu: Toll increases to 120; more rains forecast for Saturday
Heavy vehicles factory in Avadi (Tiruvallore) received 12 cm while Poondi and Ponnamanalle in the same district registered 10 cm each.
Nov 20, 2015, 23:37 PM IST
Consumption practice of tribes pose threat to endangered frog
Indian Purple Frog, an endemic and endangered amphibian found exclusively in the biodiversity hotspot of Western Ghats, is facing extinction threats due to the consumption of tadpoles by local tribes.
Sep 24, 2015, 13:24 PM IST
