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Offshore deposits enough to meet Kerala’s sand requirements for 25 years, finds GSI

GSI's Marine and Coastal Surveys Division found substantial deposits of construction grade sand off Kerala, estimated at 750 million tonnes, which can last 25 years. GSI is exploring potential of sea resources and will make an impact assessment before mining. Sand is of good quality and grade, with silica mixed…

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Yettinahole project: Test run of water flow conducted

Residents of Shivamogga worry as test run of Yettinahole project leads to water leakage, damaging roads and public places. Project aims to lift 24.01 TMC of water from Western Ghats to drought-prone districts. Leakage due to unplugged holes in pipeline; contractors doing test run to check for leakages. Senior official…

The Hindu · Dec 1, 2023

New study unravels ecological mysteries of Western Ghats rock outcrops

Rock outcrops in Western Ghats are specialised habitats with unique species adapted to extreme climatic conditions. ARI research reveals elevation & proximity to sea shape plant diversity & underscores need for conservation of these habitats.

The Hindu · Nov 6, 2023

Tiger deaths in the Nilgiris ‘not alarming’, says NTCA report

Increase in tiger population in Western Ghats exposing them to higher chances of mortality. NTCA investigation into 10 tiger deaths found two cubs abandoned, two adults killed in in-fighting and two poisoned. NTCA suggests increased monitoring, informant networks and investigating tiger sightings in human-dominated areas.

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

‘Neelakurinji’ biodiversity centre opened at Adimaly

IDUKKI: Kerala has taken the lead in conserving biodiversity, said Water Resources Minister Roshy Augustine. Inaugurating the Neelakurinji biodiversity knowledge centre at Adimaly Govt. High School, he said Western Ghats is home to 300 critically endangered species. The centre, set up by State Haritha Keralam Mission, UNDP & Idukki district…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

With inclusion of Hoysala monuments, Karnataka is now home to four UNESCO sites

Karnataka has four UNESCO World Heritage Sites, three of which are cultural properties: Belur, Halebid and Somanathapur temples of the Hoysala period, and Western Ghats as a natural site. Other two cultural properties are the group of monuments at Hampi and temples at Pattadakal. Karnataka also has a few more…

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2023

All resorts in notified Sigur plateau elephant corridor directed to be dismantled

Conservationists welcome orders to dismantle 12 resorts in Segur Plateau Elephant Corridor, ensuring protection of crucial corridor connecting Eastern and Western Ghats. District administration to initiate action against resort owners, with owners given reprieve to dismantle buildings and transport materials out of their properties. A total of 176 orders have…

The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023

450 saplings belonging to Western Ghats species planted in Lalbagh

In an effort to ex situ conserve the various plant species of the Western Ghats (Sahyadris), the Horticulture Department on Tuesday planted 450 saplings belonging to 132 Western Ghats species at the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. The department aims to create a miniature replica of the ghats at Lalbagh with this…

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Will Goa’s proposed tiger sanctuary affect Karnataka’s Mahadayi plans?

A decision by the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court to direct the Goa government to set up a tiger sanctuary in the Western Ghats region has evoked mixed reactions and set off a debate on its implications for Karnataka’s Mahadayi project. Some environmentalists believe that the judgement, if…

The Hindu · Jul 30, 2023

IIT Palakkad set to shift to Sahyadri campus

IIT officials said that the new campus was named Sahyadri as a tribute to the Western Ghats that surround the campus in 504 acres.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023