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Forest Fires Rage in Western Ghats, Raise Ecological Alarm

Forest Fires Rage in Western Ghats, Raise Ecological Alarm

The fire, visible from Killur, Kolli, and Kadirudyavara villages in Belthangady taluk, has raised fresh concerns among...

12 March 2025 4:54 PM

Wayanad toll 350, no sign of 200 yet

Wayanad toll 350, no sign of 200 yet

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Search operations in the landslide-affected areas of Mundakkai and Chooralmala in Kerala's Wayanad...

3 Aug 2024 8:11 PM

The notification also stated that the hill ranges should be marked as a No Development Zone.

Environmentalists ask for stricter regulations on stone quarrying

Excessive stone quarrying in the Parsik Range of the Western Ghats at Navi Mumbai and has shattered the biodiversity of...

17 Nov 2017 8:35 PM

Nirupa Rao

Fascinated by beauty of flora

Nirupa Rao has collaborated with two eminent botanists for a book, where 75 of her illustrations have been used.

7 Oct 2018 6:49 PM

Kurinji flowers

Munnar's blue glow

Head to Munnar between July and October to catch a glimpse of the Neela Kurinji flowers.

11 Jan 2018 6:59 PM

A ride through zigzag roads adorned with the sky touching pine trees, tea plants in perfect rows and columns and the breathtaking valleys.

A solo traveller's dream destination

The aromatic gum from the pine has romanticised the whole setting, bringing back memories of various Kollywood and...

14 May 2019 6:25 PM

By Viju B., Publisher: Penguin, Pp. 296, Rs 399.

River Runs Red

This book investigates the damage human beings have done to the Western Ghats.

13 Aug 2019 7:43 PM

The fire broke out in Tamil Nadus Theni district while a Chennai-based trekking club, which had 25 women and 3 children, had organised the expedition from Kurangani to Bodi in the Western Ghats. (Photo: ANI)

A needless tragedy

The government too must formalise trekking, and make it mandatory for groups to use seasoned foresters as guides before...

12 March 2018 6:46 PM

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation brings the coolest places for this summer vacation to enjoy the scenic beauty.

Quick getaway places in Maharashtra to beat the heat this summer

These hill stations are quick getaway destinations from hustle and bustle of city.

21 May 2018 3:39 PM

The Godavari river is likely to rise in upstream reaches in Nashik, Ahmednagar and Aurangabad districts. (Photo: AP | Representational)

Maharashtra among 5 states warned of 'flash floods' by Centre

IMD indicates that 'heavy to very heavy rainfall' is likely at a few places and at isolated places over Konkan, Goa from...

7 Jun 2018 6:37 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

5 things to know about the Neelakurinji in Kodai

The first settlers of Kodaikanal are believed to have used the Neelakurinji blooming cycle to calculate their age

1 Aug 2018 6:35 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Planning a road trip down South India? Here's what to explore

Pack your bags and hit the road.

19 Aug 2018 4:34 AM