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Western Ghats
Kasturirangan report could force Uttara Kannada residents to migrate to Goa
Karnataka Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker warns that implementing the Kasturirangan report could lead to mass displacement of families in Uttara Kannada.
Karnataka Legislature Urges Centre to Limit ESA to Notified Forests
The Karnataka legislature passed a resolution urging the central government to restrict the Western Ghats Ecological Sensitive Area to notified forests only.
Special legislative session begins today in Karnataka
Karnataka state legislature begins a three-day special session to discuss drought conditions and the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation.
Tarikere municipal council resolves to reject Kasturirangan report
The Tarikere municipal council passed a resolution opposing the implementation of the Kasturirangan report in the Malenadu region.
Kasturirangan report is not final, state government must discuss it
Member of Parliament Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar stated that the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation is not final and requires state government consultation.
Karnataka government promises to protect rights of Western Ghats residents
Karnataka Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy affirmed the state government's commitment to protecting the rights and livelihoods of local residents in the Western Ghats while addressing the Kasturirangan report.
Karnataka Council discusses Kasturirangan report impact on Western Ghats
Karnataka Legislative Council members discussed the implementation of the Kasturirangan report and its impact on Western Ghats residents and farmers.
Pejawar seer urges Shah to listen to public grievances
Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami of Pejawar Math urged Amit Shah to listen to public grievances before implementing the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation.
Chief Minister Shivakumar Seeks Public Opinion on Kasturirangan Report
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar holds public meetings in Udupi to gather opinions on the implementation of the Kasturirangan report.
Kimmane Rathnakar announces protest march in Tirthahalli opposing ESA notification
Kimmane Rathnakar announced a protest march in Tirthahalli against the Western Ghats ESA notification.
80% of draft ESA in State already conserved says Khandre
Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre stated that most land identified as Ecologically Sensitive Area in the state is already under forest protection, calling for the exclusion of inhabited villages.
Karnataka government schedules three day special session on drought and committee report
The Karnataka government has scheduled a three-day special legislative session to address the state's drought crisis and the Kasturirangan Committee report.
Exclude 1449 villages in 34 taluks from Kasturirangan report: Eshwar Khandre
Minister Eshwar Khandre demands the exclusion of 1,449 villages across 34 taluks from the Kasturirangan report on ecologically sensitive areas in the Western Ghats.
Karnataka legislative assembly begins three-day special session
Karnataka state legislature begins a three-day special session to discuss the Kasturirangan committee report and drought conditions.
New checklist records 3,261 flowering plant species in Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve
Researchers have documented over 3,000 flowering plant species in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve to support conservation efforts.
IIT Lecturer L. K. Sripati says Kasturirangan report is pro-people
IIT Dharwad lecturer Dr. L. K. Sripati states that the Kasturirangan report on Western Ghats conservation is pro-people and does not impede daily civilian activities.
Chief Minister to Visit Sakleshpur for Western Ghats Meeting
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar plans to visit Sakleshpur to discuss the K. Kasturirangan committee report and inspect the Yettinahole project.
Karnataka BJP demands White Paper on drought relief
The BJP has demanded that the Karnataka government publish a White Paper detailing its drought relief efforts and financial status.
Foundation seeks implementation of Kasturirangan report
The Akka Foundation Trust is organizing a protest in Bengaluru to demand the implementation of the K. Kasturirangan report and action on environmental issues.
Minister Promises Exclusion of Inhabited and Agricultural Areas From ESA
The Kerala government is working to exclude inhabited and agricultural regions from the proposed Ecologically Sensitive Area designation in the Western Ghats.
Protests grow against Kasturirangan report leading to Sringeri strike call
Organizations have called for a strike in Sringeri to protest against the implementation of the Kasturirangan report regarding the Western Ghats.
Himalayas vs Western Ghats: Experts warn of disaster risks
Geologists discuss the differences in disaster risks between the Himalayas and the Western Ghats while highlighting the impact of climate change on mountain stability.
Snake falls on man holding child at Amboli waterfall
A large snake fell from rocks onto a man holding a child at the Amboli Waterfall in Maharashtra, causing a viral scene of panic.
Unscientific elements in Kasturirangan report listed by State Forest Land Rights Forum
The State Forest Land Rights Forum released a list of objections to the Kasturirangan Committee report, urging the state government to resist its implementation.
Monkeys, wild boars emerge as major sources of human-wildlife conflict in Wayanad
A scientific study in Wayanad identifies monkeys and wild boars as the primary sources of recurring human-wildlife conflict.
Opposition to Bedthi-Aghanashini River Diversion and Linking Project
Residents of Uttara Kannada are protesting against the proposed Bedthi-Aghanashini river diversion and linking project due to environmental and livelihood concerns.
Kerala panchayat body seeks review of Western Ghats notification
The Kerala Grama Panchayat Association has requested a comprehensive review of the Union government's draft notification regarding ecologically sensitive areas in the Western Ghats.
Peringamala panchayat hosts Niravu farm festival starting September 10
The Peringamala grama panchayat is hosting the 'Niravu' farm festival, featuring sunflower fields, cultural events, and agricultural seminars starting September 10, 2026.
Congress party demands withdrawal of Western Ghats ecologically sensitive area draft
Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokespersons call for the central government to withdraw a draft notification designating 137 villages in Chikkamagaluru district as Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas and urge all villagers to file objections.
Railway services resume between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road after mudslide clearance
Railway services between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road stations in the Western Ghats have resumed after clearing mudslides caused by heavy rain.