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Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka is home to approximately 700 endangered lion-tailed macaques.
Environment

In-principle nod to Sharavathi Valley hydel project in endangered lion-tailed macaque sanctuary

Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Proposal includes diversion of 142 hectares of forest in Karnataka’s UNESCO-tagged sanctuary for pumped storage project
Why Europe is in a hurry to dismantle river-blocking dams and weirs
Rivers

Why Europe is in a hurry to dismantle river-blocking dams and weirs

DTE Staff
3 min read
In the coming five years, close to 90% of global river volume will be impeded by barriers like dams, warns UNEP
India marks 4,000% growth in solar capacity over past decade: Union industry minister
Energy

India marks 4,000% growth in solar capacity over past decade: Union industry minister

DTE Staff
3 min read
Power minister Khattar announces country on track to hit 50% renewable energy target of 472 GW by year-end
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Sharavathi Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka is home to approximately 700 endangered lion-tailed macaques.
Environment
In-principle nod to Sharavathi Valley hydel project in endangered lion-tailed macaque sanctuary
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Why Europe is in a hurry to dismantle river-blocking dams and weirs
Rivers
Why Europe is in a hurry to dismantle river-blocking dams and weirs
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
India marks 4,000% growth in solar capacity over past decade: Union industry minister
Energy
India marks 4,000% growth in solar capacity over past decade: Union industry minister
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
Experts warn UN over blanket trans fat ban that could undermine nutrition in developing countries
Food
Experts warn UN over blanket trans fat ban that could undermine nutrition in developing countries
By
Shagun
3 min read
Despite Supreme Court order, government nod to clear over 8,500 hectares of forest in six months
Forests
Despite Supreme Court order, government nod to clear over 8,500 hectares of forest in six months
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Daily Heat Tracker: Chennai records highest night-time temperature
Climate Change
Daily Heat Tracker: Puducherry, Chennai record highest day-time temperatures
By
Shagun
BRICS rallies Global South cooperation as it sees western influence wane
Economy
BRICS rallies Global South cooperation as it sees western influence wane
By
Trishant Dev
3 min read
Once-in-a-billion event: Intense marine heatwave in Mediterranean shocks with 8°C warming
Climate Change
Once-in-a-billion event: Intense marine heatwave in Mediterranean shocks with 8°C warming
By
Akshit Sangomla
4 min read
Warming planet opening Pandora’s Box of microbial dangers long frozen: UN Frontier report
Climate Change
Warming planet opening Pandora’s Box of microbial dangers long frozen: UN Frontier report
By
Himanshu Nitnaware
4 min read
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 9, 2025)
Environment
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (July 9, 2025)
By
DTE Staff
3 min read
UN Frontier report: Floods can release legacy chemicals from sediments, expose people to its harmful effects
Climate Change
UN Frontier report: Floods can release legacy chemicals from sediments, expose people to its harmful effects
By
Rohini Krishnamurthy
3 min read
The hardy tree can withstand soaring temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius and thrive with minimal water, making it a vital ally for desert communities.
Food
Rajasthan’s pride ‘sangri of khejri’ awaits GI tag
By
Gargi Gaur
3 min read
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