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Tamil Nadu govt prepares for southwest monsoon, Stalin instructs officials
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
"We are to face the Southwest Monsoon. IMD have predicted normal rainfall during this monsoon. However, the Southwest monsoon helps with underground water. (But) Heavy rainfall, flash floods in the Western Ghats, Nilgiris, affect the region, and we need to face this. Coastal Districts also s
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Indian Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil receives UNEP's Lifetime Achievement
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has awarded prominent Indian Environmentalist Madhav Gadgil with the Lifetime Achievement Award. This is the United Nations' highest environmental honour. Gadgil now joins the hall of fame with other esteemed laureates such as David Attenbor
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Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green ce
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
This comes after reports claimed that in order to save the eco-sensitive Western Ghats, Karnataka's Forest Department will be proposing a green cess of "Rs 2 or 3" to raise a corpus fund meant for the conservation of Western Ghats.
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Sindhudurg - A Vivid Confluence of Nature, Luxury and Unrivalled Investmen
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Goa [India], November 6: As a newly developed property and tourist destination, Sindhudurg is in the Western Ghats, the rising star of the Indian tourism industry. With a host of pristine beaches, crystal clear water, and a green environmental backdrop, Sindhudurg is a place for adventure an
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Discover the Essence of Nature at Panchatattva Homestay - Your Ultimate Ec
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Udupi (Karnataka) [India] September 12: A new chapter in eco-conscious travel begins with the launch of Panchatattva Homestay, founded by Vanita Anil Kumar. Situated near the verdant Western Ghats, Panchatattva invites nature lovers and those searching for a homely escape to experience a ble
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Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project pre-commissioning tests succ
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Yettinahole Integrated Drinking Water Project has envisaged lifting of 24.01TMC of water available during monsoon from Yettinahole, Kadumane Hole, Keri Hole and Hongada halla coming under western ghats in Sakaleshapura taluk of Hassan district to mitigate the problem of acute drinking wa
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After Wayanad landslides, Centre proposes to designate over 56,000 sq km o
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
After severe landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district, the Centre has released a draft notification proposing to designate 56,825 square kilometres of the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area (ESA).
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Man swept away at waterfall in Pune's Tamhini Ghat, video goes viral
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Dhawade, a retired army personnel from Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad, was trekking with a group of over 30 youths on Saturday when the tragic incident occurred.
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Heavy rains predicted for Western Ghats; forest department issues advisory
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
With severe rains in the Mancholai area, the roads have been flooded, leading to difficulties in movement of tourist vehicles
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Wildlife attacks: Chief Minister directs to hold a high-level meeting in K
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Chief Minister of Kerela, Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday directed to hold a high-level meeting to discuss the issues related to wildlife attacks in Wayanad, a hill station in the Western Ghats of Kerala.
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Nine-year-old-girl dies in wall collapse in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvarur; one i
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
A 9-year-old girl allegedly died while his brother was left injured after a wall of a house fell on them in Tamil Nadu's Thiruvarur district, police said, adding that the house collapse was triggered by heavy rains.
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Tamil Nadu: Heavy rainfall in Western Ghats causes flash flood at Old Cour
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Due to this flooding, tourists are prohibited from bathing near the waterbodies adjacent to the Old Courtallam Falls, which is a major tourist attraction in the district, an official said.
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