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2 days, 17 hours ago

First-ever multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment identifies Western Ghats as a hotspot of threatened species

The first-ever multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has identified Western Ghats as a key location with greatest abundance of threatened freshwater species. While concentrations of threatened species are relatively smaller and spatially dispersed, the study pinpoints Lake Victoria, Lake Titicaca, Sri Lanka’s Wet Zone, and the Western Ghats as hotspots of threatened …

Water Fish Freshwater Invasive Species Species Study Threatened Species

1 week ago

CR to introduce speed governors in Ghat sections to enhance efficiency

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: The Bhor and Thal ghats, which connect Mumbai with Pune and Nashik respectively, are challenging terrains for motormen navigating trains along the Central Railway. In order to address this, CR authorities are planning to introduce Speed Sensing Devices, a type of speed governor, on the Kasara-Igatpuri and Karjat-Lonavala ghat sections. The Bhor and Thal ghats, which connect Mumbai with …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Happy New Year 2025: Grand Ganga Aarti Lights Up Varanasi Ghats to Welcome the New Year

ABP News

The celebration of New Year has brought immense joy and excitement across India, with people from Kashmir to Kanyakumari welcoming 2025 with enthusiasm. Jharkhand has also embraced the New Year with unique cultural programs, where tribal dances and folk songs have taken center stage. The diversity in New Year celebrations across India beautifully reflects the country's cultural richness. From snowy …

New Year

1 week, 5 days ago

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets, 1,250-km pipeline: Take a look at massive preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025

India TV News

With only just a few days left for the grand Maha Kumbh to begin, the entire state machinery in Uttar Pradesh has converged upon Sangam, the sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati river in Prayagraj, racing against time to finalise the preparations for the Maha Kumbh beginning January 13. The event draws millions of pilgrims to the …

Kumbh Maha Kumbh River Ganga Maha

2 weeks, 6 days ago

Flight from Visakhapatnam to Malkangiri in Odisha over Eastern Ghats is on the cards

The Hindu

A flight service between Visakhapatnam International Airport and Malkangiri in Odisha over the Eastern Ghats is on the cards. Confirming the proposal for a flight between Visakhapatnam and Malkangiri, Visakhapatnam Airport Director S. Raja Reddy said, “Yes, we have received a flight proposal from operator IndiaOne. Speaking to The Hindu, Malkangiri Collector Ashish Iswar Patil said that the Malkangiri airport, …

Odisha Airport Service Flight Visakhapatnam Malkangiri Scheduled Flights

3 weeks, 4 days ago

HC asks state to allocate funds for Chandrabhaga ghats project

Hindustan Times

MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Saturday directed the state government to consider allocating necessary funds for the development of ghats on the banks of Chandrabhaga river in Pandharpur, to provide adequate facilities for pilgrims. HC asks state to allocate funds for Chandrabhaga ghats project The court, while hearing a petition filed by Ajinkya Dattatray Sangitrao, who had challenged a …

Chandrabhaga Pilgrims Visiting

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Intense rainfall may shift to south Tamil Nadu and western ghats districts on December 13

The Hindu

Intense rainfall activity may shift to south Tamil Nadu and western ghats districts on Friday as the well-marked low pressure area is expected to move towards that region and weaken gradually. The RMC had upgraded weather alert to red indicating isolated extremely heavy rainfall in Tenkasi, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts during the 24 hours ending 8.30 a.m. on Friday. However, …

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1 month ago

Madhav Gadgil wins UN’s highest green award

Hindustan Times

Veteran ecologist, Madhav Gadgil has been named one of the six ‘Champions of the Earth’ for 2024 by the United Nations Environment Programme. Madhav Gadgil chaired the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel in 2011O) The annual award, the UN’s highest environmental honour, recognizes trailblazers at the forefront of efforts to protect people and planet. The other awardees are Sonia Guajajara, …

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1 month ago

Singer Bryan Adams turns tourist in Kolkata, visits Victoria Memorial, Ganga ghats. Watch

Hindustan Times

Singer Bryan Adams is currently touring India as part of his So Happy It Hurts Tour 2024 and from his social media posts, it appears the Canadian songwriter is enjoying spending time in India. The singer turned tourist for the day and clicked pictures in front of Kolkata's iconic Victoria Memorial and even visited the Ganga ghats. "Spent the day …

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1 month ago

Watch: Singer Bryan Adams visits Victoria Memorial, Ganga ghats in Kolkata

India Today

Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams, currently touring India as part of his So Happy It Hurts Tour 2024, performed in Kolkata on Sunday. Alongside the montage, Bryan Adams captioned, "Spent the day visiting sites in Kolkata, just off to Shillong for the second day of our fabulous “so happy it hurts” tour of India #sohappyithurts." Watch the video here: Known for …

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1 month ago

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj gears up for grand religious gathering of 400 million devotees

India TV News

The world’s largest religious festival, Mahakumbh 2025, will commence in a month in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. With an estimated 400 million devotees from across the globe expected to participate, preparations for this grand event have been underway for over a year and are now in their final stages. The Airports Authority of India has completed two phases of development, increasing …

Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mahakumbh 2025 Religious Gathering

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Andhra Pradesh: Scientists Discover Three New Fish Species

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India have discovered three new hill stream loach fish species in Eastern and Western Ghats. The newly-identified species, all belonging to the genus Indoreonectes, were found in protected wildlife areas across two states – Telangana and Maharashtra. The discoveries include Indoreonectes amrabad from Amrabad Tiger Reserve in the Eastern Ghats and two species …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘I wanted every Kannadiga to feel proud of the king cobra’

The Hindu

It all started with a snake bite back in 2005. “Though we had a slight idea that Thai king cobra antivenom did not work on Indian king cobras, it was proved by this incident,” he says. Four species Shankar’s near-death experience got him wondering why the antivenom did not work since the species of king cobra from India was thought …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vizag’s biodiversity centre unable to pay employees

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The Eastern Ghats Biodiversity Centre, spanning 30 acres within the Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary, has evolved from a small nursery to an educational hub for biodiversity conservation. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan recently sanctioned ₹1.4 crore from the central funds for urban forests to develop the biodiversity centre site. The remaining grant of ₹60 lakh will be used for further …

Biodiversity Centre Pay Employees

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Naxal leader Vikram Gowda's encounter planned through local informants

New Indian Express

UDUPI: Through the network of local informants, the most-wanted naxal of Karnataka, Vikram Gowda, was eliminated by ANF team in an encounter in Pithubail, Nadpalu village of Hebri taluk of Udupi district on Monday night. A local resident who has a business in Mudradi, a downhill village of Western Ghats told TNIE that Vikram Gowda did not have any support …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kasturirangan Report Stirs Maoist Resurgence Fears in Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle

Mangaluru: Are Maoists attempting to reestablish their foothold in Karnataka’s Western Ghats? The recent sightings of Maoists have fueled speculation that Maoists may be using renewed fears over the Kasturirangan report to regain their influence in the Western Ghats. Many people living in the villages near the Western Ghats fear the report’s recommendations could halt developmental activities, restrict livelihoods, and …

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Dev Diwali 2024 Varanasi: Grand fireworks show on river Ganga ghats will leave you spellbound

Live Mint

Grand fireworks illuminate the sky on the ghats of River Ganga in Varanasi on the occasion of Dev Deepawali. Dev Deepawali, often called "the Diwali of the Gods," has lit up the ghats of the river Ganga, from Ravidas Ghat to Rajghat, with more than a million glowing diyas and fireworks. The celebrations in the ghats of River Ganga included …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Lights, diyas and laser show illuminate Kashi on Dev Deepawali | In Pictures

India TV News

Image Source : @uptourismgov/x 1/7 The nation on Friday celebrated the auspicious festival of Dev Deepawali. Image Source : @uptourismgov/x 2/7 On this occasion of Dev Deepawali, the Ghats of Varanasi have been entirely decorated with diyas, creating a mesmerising scene along the River Ganga. Image Source : @uptourismgov/x 4/7 A laser show was also organised near the ghats in …

Varanasi Source Image Source Kashi Dev Deepawali Laser Show

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills

Deccan Chronicle

Bengaluru: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refuted the reports claiming that the state government is considering imposing a green cess on water bills in towns and cities, and termed it "bogus news" spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party. This comes after reports claimed that in order to save the eco-sensitive Western Ghats, Karnataka's Forest Department will be proposing …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DK Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills in Karnataka

Hindustan Times

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has refuted the reports claiming that the state government is considering imposing a green cess on water bills in towns and cities, and termed it "bogus news" spread by the Bharatiya Janata Party. Karnataka Congress president and deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar. This comes after reports claimed that in order to save the eco-sensitive …

Karnataka Western Ghats Dk Shivakumar Water Bills Green Cess

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Congress divided: is green cess in Karnataka a proposal or bogus claim by BJP?

India Today

The Karnataka government’s proposal to levy a monthly "green cess" of Rs 2 to Rs 3 on water bills in municipalities and corporations drawing water from rivers originating in the Western Ghats has generated mixed reactions from political leaders. In contrast, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, dismissed the proposal, calling it "bogus" and accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of …

Karnataka Bjp Cess

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lucknow Diary | Varanasi to be decked up with 17L diyas on Nov 15

New Indian Express

Varanasi will celebrate ‘Dev Deepawali’ on November 15 when over 17 lakh diyas will illuminate the ghats, ponds and Kashi Vishwanath Dham. The celebrations will also feature a laser light-and-sound show at Chet Singh Ghat, a green firecracker show in front of KV Dham and a cultural programme at Namo Ghat. Deoband lifts ban on entry of women Asia’s biggest …

Women Ban Dham Lucknow Diary Mahamandaleshwar

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Researchers from MIT WPU & Christ College discover new damselfly species in western ghats of Kerala

Hindustan Times

In a remarkable scientific breakthrough, a team of scientists including researchers from MIT World Peace University, Pune and Christ College, Kerala, has discovered a new species of damselfly in the western ghats of Kerala. Named ‘Agasthyamalai Bambootail’, this newly discovered species was found in Manjadininnavila in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala near the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary. Lead researcher Vivek Chandran …

Kerala Species Bambootail Western Ghats Chandran Discover Agasthyamalai

New Damselfly species that looks like a bamboo stalk discovered in Western Ghats

India Today

In a significant scientific breakthrough, researchers have discovered a new species of damselfly in the Western Ghats of Kerala. The species, named "Agasthyamalai Bambootail", was discovered in Manjadininnavila, Thiruvananthapuram district, near the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary. Vivek Chandran emphasised the need for urgent conservation efforts in the Western Ghats, a recognised biodiversity hotspot, given the species' restricted range. Dr. Pankaj Koparde …

Bamboo Species Western Ghats Melanoneura Agasthyamalai

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First-ever multi-taxon global freshwater fauna assessment identifies Western Ghats as a hotspot of threatened species

CR to introduce speed governors in Ghat sections to enhance efficiency

Happy New Year 2025: Grand Ganga Aarti Lights Up Varanasi Ghats to Welcome the New Year

160,000 tents, 150,000 toilets, 1,250-km pipeline: Take a look at massive preparations for Maha Kumbh 2025

Flight from Visakhapatnam to Malkangiri in Odisha over Eastern Ghats is on the cards

HC asks state to allocate funds for Chandrabhaga ghats project

Intense rainfall may shift to south Tamil Nadu and western ghats districts on December 13

Madhav Gadgil wins UN’s highest green award

Singer Bryan Adams turns tourist in Kolkata, visits Victoria Memorial, Ganga ghats. Watch

Watch: Singer Bryan Adams visits Victoria Memorial, Ganga ghats in Kolkata

Mahakumbh 2025: Prayagraj gears up for grand religious gathering of 400 million devotees

Andhra Pradesh: Scientists Discover Three New Fish Species

‘I wanted every Kannadiga to feel proud of the king cobra’

Vizag’s biodiversity centre unable to pay employees

Naxal leader Vikram Gowda's encounter planned through local informants

Kasturirangan Report Stirs Maoist Resurgence Fears in Karnataka

Dev Diwali 2024 Varanasi: Grand fireworks show on river Ganga ghats will leave you spellbound

Lights, diyas and laser show illuminate Kashi on Dev Deepawali | In Pictures

Karnataka: Deputy CM Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills

DK Shivakumar refutes reports of govt imposing 'green cess' on water bills in Karnataka

Congress divided: is green cess in Karnataka a proposal or bogus claim by BJP?

Lucknow Diary | Varanasi to be decked up with 17L diyas on Nov 15

Researchers from MIT WPU & Christ College discover new damselfly species in western ghats of Kerala

New Damselfly species that looks like a bamboo stalk discovered in Western Ghats