The Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary authorities are getting ready to launch new eco tourism projects to conserve the sanctuary effectively.

Water level in River Pampa, on the foothills of Sabarimala, witnessed a sudden spurt around 8.15 p.m. following heavy downpour in the forests, on Wednesday.

Some of the valuable freshwater flowering plants, endemic to the Western Ghats, may soon wilt away if conservation measures are not introduced, say experts.

The risk faced by the freshwater plants of high biodiversity and economic value was highlighted in a recent conservation status assessment carried out by the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Zoo Outreach Organisation (ZOO), Coimbatore.

Campaign launched to bridge gap in coverage of immunisation programme

Rs.40 lakh for renewal of pipelines

The expert committee on the feasibility of an alternative route for the Piravom Water Supply scheme is understood to have reached the conclusion that the original route would be the ideal one for t

A conference of the Paristhiti Samrakshana Ekopana Samithi (environment protection coordination committee) here on Monday called upon the Union government to take steps to address the fears of peop

The Persistent Organic Pollutants Review Committee of the Stockholm Convention has decided to invite the Food and Agriculture Organisation to undertake studies on integrated pest management alterna

Meet on waste management calls for total ban on plastic

Implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) that makes manufacturers responsible for disposal of non-biodegradable waste generated by their products is among the recommendations made to the government by heads of urban local bodies at a workshop on ‘Decentralised waste management,' organised by the Suchitwa Mission, here on Monday.

Hostel facilities for tribal children to be strengthened

Thrust has been given to education in the Integrated Tribal Development Programme (ITDP) in the district.
According to Aruna Giri, project officer, ITDP, this year's programme throughout the State lays stress on the education of tribal children. As part of this, hostel facilities will be strengthened to accommodate more tribal students.