Deep Concerns

Environmental groups wage legal war to contain mining operations in Karnataka's Kudremukh National Park

High court directs Bengaluru civic body to segregate waste at source

Court to monitor transition to full segregation and processing

Revival plan for whom?

Karnataka's ambitious plan to restore the ecology of illegal mining-hit Ballari has no representation from affected communities and environmentalists

Karnataka receives lowest solar energy tariff bid till date

Sun Pharma bags solar project by quoting Rs 5.51 per unit; previous lowest bid was for Rs 7 in Odisha

In Short

Centre in a fix over court ruling on minimum wage to NREGS workers

Workers in other states could take cue from Karnataka

Board trouble

A new report severely castigates the functioning of India's pollution control boards

Injunction on policy

In dire straits

Caught napping, again

Retreating monsoon leaves trail of death and destruction across much of India

Thread less in 2005

Why weavers in Belgaum, Karnataka, can not go to market

Skating away

Himachal Pradesh clears ski village project

Off course

Cat coffee

It takes guts to make the most expensive coffee

2024 peak year for Kyasanur Forest Disease, Karnataka health officials confirm as cases rise

Cases higher this year due to low rainfall, expert says

Modi flags off 107th Indian Science Congress

The theme of the Bengaluru congregation is 'Science and Technology: Rural Development'

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

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    

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

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 

Tamil Nadu farmers want Centre to take unbiased view of Cauvery dispute

They launched a 48-hour state-wide rail blockade demanding the constitution of Cauvery Management Board

Citizens submit action plan to save Bengaluru's Bellandur Lake

If local authorities give considerable attention to the proposed action plan, the situation of Bellandur Lake could change for the better

Tiger population doubles after tribals allowed to coexist in tiger reserve

The Soliga tribe in Karnataka is the first to have been allowed to continue living alongside tigers in reserved area

Pollution board under fire for negligence

Karnataka environmentalists have alleged that the state's pollution control board has not dealt firmly with highly polluting industries.