The Indian government has issued its seventh draft notification, designating over 56,000 square kilometers of the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area. This move aims to protect the biodiversity of the region by regulating development activities.
The Western Ghats, a mountain range in India, are set to be declared Eco-Sensitive Areas in three states, with an initial proposal to include six states. Kerala and Karnataka are reportedly not on board with the plan, bringing the region back into environmental discussions.
A tiger carcass was discovered in Goa's Dharbandora region, with its teeth and nails missing, raising fears of poaching. There are growing calls to declare an NTCA-recommended tiger reserve in the Western Ghats.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms in parts of southern Tamil Nadu and the Western Ghats, offering relief from rising temperatures.
Protests against the Sharavathi Hydroelectric Project in India's Western Ghats have gained new momentum, highlighting the environmental cost of energy transition.
Researchers warn that climate change could significantly reduce habitat availability for birds in India's Western Ghats, including species like The Nilgiri Wood Pigeon.
The latest draft notification to designate the Western Ghats as an ecologically sensitive area has expired, with ongoing talks involving multiple Indian states and an expert committee.
The Western Ghats region in Maharashtra, India, has received historically high rainfall this July, prompting analysis into the reasons behind the unusual weather patterns.
An Indian Express article presents a practice question for the UPSC Mains exam, focusing on Ecologically Sensitive Areas in the Western Ghats and the role of agriculture in India's energy security.
Research highlights an alarming decline in India's dragonfly population, particularly in the Western Ghats, pointing to significant habitat degradation and broader ecological stress.
A recent survey in India's Western Ghats has indicated a 35% decline in the recorded populations of dragonflies and damselflies, raising concerns about the region's ecosystem.
Election observers are conducting inspections of polling booths and reviewing preparedness in various Indian districts, including Mayiladuthurai and the Western Ghats, ahead of the upcoming elections.
The Western Ghats, a mountain range in India, are once again a prominent topic in news headlines. This resurgence of attention likely stems from ongoing environmental discussions or developments concerning the region.
A new study has revealed a significant decline in dragonfly and damselfly species within India's Western Ghats, prompting scientists to raise an alarm about the ecological hotspot.
A faunal survey conducted in Kerala's Vazhachal by the Kerala Forest Department and Travancore Nature History Society has added 26 new species to the checklist of the wildlife division in the Western Ghats, highlighting the region's rich biodiversity.