Karnataka faces 2019-like situation with full dams and more rains in store
Mismanagement over the release of water from various dams had worsened the flood situation in Karnataka and Maharashtra last year
Rains could intensify further in flood-hit Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
15 of 32 Tamil Nadu’s districts received more than 10 times the normal rainfall on December 1
Database launched on flora in peninsular India
The work started with digitising the flora of Karnataka, but was later expanded to cover other states
To resolve Cauvery dispute, outdated institutions with little scholarship need to be outlawed
SC's direction to the Centre to frame a scheme to resolve the dispute is poised to fail as the 'expert' organisation has no authority in the …
Goa won't approach SC on Mahadayi Tribunal order
The State Water Resources Minister Vinod Palyekar reportedly said that fearing an adverse order, Goa government will not move the apex court on …
How monkey fever in Goa is linked to deforestation, climate change
From Karnataka’s Shimoga district, this virus-borne disease has spread to the entire Western Ghats
Stimulus that can spoil the milk sector
Karnataka government's financial stimulus to its dairy cooperative is benefitting 2.5 million farmers, but can destabilise the national market
Supreme Court reduces Tamil Nadu's allocation of Cauvery water
Noting that Karnataka is "entitled to marginal relief," the Supreme Court reduced the allocation for Tamil Nadu by 14.75 TMC
Hubballi-Ankola railway line will augur desertification, water crisis, warn experts
The proposed 164-kilometre railway project cutting through Western Ghats will prompt deforestation and accelerate climate change …
2024 peak year for Kyasanur Forest Disease, Karnataka health officials confirm as cases rise
Cases higher this year due to low rainfall, expert says
Anandatheertha, the sage who lived for Kaveri, dies
Anandatheertha lived a life of intense commitment to the Kaveri. He died in landslide in Talakaveri on August 6
COVID-19: Bereft of clarity, why relief measures for Indian poor are not enough
Implementation of relief measures remains a concern. Those not registered under PDS scheme can be affected, say experts
Modi flags off 107th Indian Science Congress
The theme of the Bengaluru congregation is 'Science and Technology: Rural Development'
Cyclone Vayu to strike Gujarat coast in 48 hours
The cyclonic storm will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm and cause heavy rainfall when it strikes Saurashtra and Kutch
Fall Armyworm attack: Maharashtra grappling with the chaos
While the deadly pest has infested close to 15 districts of Maharashtra, many farmers lack any knowledge about it
Cities across India have started water rationing
The 2019 summer is going to be intensely water scarce as cities find themselves without adequate water sources
Bengaluru only needs urgent institutional makeover of its water utilities
The Silicon Valley of India is facing a groundwater crisis
Cauvery turmoil: Karnataka farmers seek alternatives to water-intensive crops
Paddy farmers in Mandya district shifting to horticultural and plantation crops
75 years of people’s power: How Yerlapady in Karnataka sourced funds to manage grey water
The village made efficient use of MGNREGS funds to construct soak pits
COVID-19: Surge in illegal wildlife trading amid nationwide lockdown
Poaching incidents reported in Karnataka and Maharashtra
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (February 26, 2024)
Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme Court, the high courts and the National Green Tribunal
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (January 24, 2024)
Climate crisis in forests: Trees missing fruits, first forest landslide — Karnataka’s Anshi stands altered
Change in rainfall patterns has also reduced number & diversity of butterflies, appearance of migratory birds
Kharif season 2023: Rajasthan plants two times more bajra as India’s paddy acreage drops by 26%
Impact of Cyclone Biparjoy and uneven distribution of monsoon clearly visible on kharif crops
Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (November 22, 2022)