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Govt sets up leopard task force for Bengaluru; minister seeks report on man-elephant conflict

Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre, who held a meeting with senior officials of the department, said the leopard task force will begin functioning in two days.

23 November 2023, 15:10 IST

Govt sets up leopard task force for Bengaluru; minister seeks report on man-elephant conflict

Govt sets up leopard task force for Bengaluru; minister seeks report on man-elephant conflict

Govt sets up leopard task force for Bengaluru; minister seeks report on man-elephant conflict

23 November 2023, 15:10 IST

Bandipur ESZ study hints at human demands exceeding supply

The study looked into economic activities, including farming, grazing, fishing, built-up and others, to assess the demand of human population on the resources.

22 November 2023, 20:55 IST

Bandipur ESZ study hints at human demands exceeding supply

Bandipur ESZ study hints at human demands exceeding supply

Bandipur ESZ study hints at human demands exceeding supply

22 November 2023, 20:55 IST

Immersion of idols during Ganesha festival degrades water quality in 30 lakes' kalyanis

The immersion of idols in the aftermath of Ganesha Chaturthi dealt a significant blow to the kalyanis of lakes, as indicated by worsening levels of acidity, turbidity, total dissolved solids (TDS), suspended solids, and chemical oxygen demand (COD) between September 18 and 30, according to data from the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB).

21 November 2023, 20:15 IST

Immersion of idols during Ganesha festival degrades water quality in 30 lakes' kalyanis

Immersion of idols during Ganesha festival degrades water quality in 30 lakes' kalyanis

Immersion of idols during Ganesha festival degrades water quality in 30 lakes' kalyanis

21 November 2023, 20:15 IST

NGT takes up suo motu case on presence of heavy metals in vegetables

With the NGT’s southern zone set to hold a hearing in the matter on Tuesday, EMPRI has submitted that a larger sample size covering all seasons would be required.

20 November 2023, 21:25 IST

NGT takes up suo motu case on presence of heavy metals in vegetables

NGT takes up suo motu case on presence of heavy metals in vegetables

NGT takes up suo motu case on presence of heavy metals in vegetables

20 November 2023, 21:25 IST

15 cities in India scorched due to climate change, says report

The study analysed temperatures and heat waves of 920 major cities in 175 countries and found an average warming of more than 1.3 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial era.

19 November 2023, 21:39 IST

15 cities in India scorched due to climate change, says report

15 cities in India scorched due to climate change, says report

15 cities in India scorched due to climate change, says report

19 November 2023, 21:39 IST

Danger looms as pesticides reign supreme on India’s farms

Deadly pesticides continue to be indiscriminately sold and used in the absence of legislation, regulatory processes and food testing mechanisms

18 November 2023, 21:10 IST

Danger looms as pesticides reign supreme on India’s farms

Danger looms as pesticides reign supreme on India’s farms

Danger looms as pesticides reign supreme on India’s farms

18 November 2023, 21:10 IST

Firecrackers cloud air and ears in Bengaluru

Sarjapur topped the list of polluted areas, with noise levels decreasing slightly from last year’s 86.2 to 84.6 decibels.

15 November 2023, 21:34 IST

Firecrackers cloud air and ears in Bengaluru

Firecrackers cloud air and ears in Bengaluru

Firecrackers cloud air and ears in Bengaluru

15 November 2023, 21:34 IST

Diwali: First 12 hours of Monday see pollution spike in 11 cities, Bengaluru sees 55% increase in PM 2.5 levels

Compared to Deepavali days in 2022 (October 23, 24 and 25), Bengaluru fared better while the remaining cities saw a spike. Average PM 2.5 for two days in Bengaluru was about 81.5 micrograms per cubic last year. This year it was down at 65.8. However, some cities saw the figures nearly double.

13 November 2023, 16:35 IST

Diwali: First 12 hours of Monday see pollution spike in 11 cities, Bengaluru sees 55% increase in PM 2.5 levels

Diwali: First 12 hours of Monday see pollution spike in 11 cities, Bengaluru sees 55% increase in PM 2.5 levels

Diwali: First 12 hours of Monday see pollution spike in 11 cities, Bengaluru sees 55% increase in PM 2.5 levels

13 November 2023, 16:35 IST

Supply power during daytime to save farmers from wildlife conflict: K'taka forest minister asks CM

In a letter to the chief minister, Khandre noted that three-phase power, which is required to run the water pumpsets, was being supplied to villagers during the night time, which often exposes farmers to wildlife, including leopards, tigers and elephants.

12 November 2023, 11:14 IST

Supply power during daytime to save farmers from wildlife conflict: K'taka forest minister asks CM

Supply power during daytime to save farmers from wildlife conflict: K'taka forest minister asks CM

Supply power during daytime to save farmers from wildlife conflict: K'taka forest minister asks CM

12 November 2023, 11:14 IST

Bio-resource based firms told to register by Jan

Under the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) rules, the traders extracting herbs, plants and other biological resources have to pay 1% to 3% of the purchase price while companies manufacturing products have to pay 3% to 5& of the purchase price.

11 November 2023, 00:10 IST

Bio-resource based firms told to register by Jan

Bio-resource based firms told to register by Jan

Bio-resource based firms told to register by Jan

11 November 2023, 00:10 IST